Corporate Governance
“… regularly advises on complex matters related to governance, IP, employment, data privacy, corporate and regulatory affairs.”
The Legal 500 Asia Pacific
Your Trusted Partner in Corporate Governance
Strong governance protects your business, ensures compliance, and drives sustainable growth.
At Rajah & Tann Singapore, we believe that sound corporate governance is the foundation of business resilience and sustainable growth. From the boardroom to the front line, we help organisations design and operate governance frameworks that withstand regulatory, investor and public scrutiny. Our lawyers combine deep knowledge of Singapore law with practical, forward-looking advice tailored to your needs. We help you meet your obligations under the Companies Act 1967 and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Our Corporate Governance Practice partners with boards, senior management, and stakeholders to help organisations navigate complex governance landscapes with confidence and integrity.
Our Approach: Client-Centric, Practical, and Strategic
Our philosophy is simple: governance must work for you. At every stage of your corporate journey, sound governance is key to building trust, managing risk, and achieving long-term success. We take time to understand your organisation’s structure, culture, and goals, then provide tailored legal and advisory support that strengthens accountability, transparency, and trust.
We combine technical legal excellence with commercial acumen, ensuring our advice is not just compliant, but actionable. From shaping governance frameworks to advising on board composition, ESG obligations, and regulatory requirements, we help you stay ahead of evolving standards in Singapore and across Asia.
Helping You Strengthen Your Governance Framework
We offer end-to-end support to help you build and maintain a strong governance foundation. Our team works closely with you to ensure your board and leadership structures are aligned with your business goals and regulatory obligations.
Our Comprehensive Solutions
Board & Director Advisory
- Directors’ duties and liabilities
- Board composition, structure and policies
- Membership qualifications and nominating procedures
- Committee structures, agenda setting and investor relations
Corporate Governance Audits & Frameworks
- Gap assessments against SGX Listing Rules and the Code of Corporate Governance
- Board and committee charters; annual effectiveness reviews
- Governance policies and codes of ethics for corporations and financial institutions.
Strategic Corporate Actions
When the stakes are high, during mergers, divestitures, restructurings, or takeovers, we help you make informed, confident decisions.
With deep knowledge of corporate governance and transactional law, we help you:
- Structure transactions to minimise legal and regulatory risk
- Navigate complex approval processes and compliance obligations
- Align governance with your strategic and financial objectives
- Maintain board and shareholder alignment throughout the deal
- Navigate shareholder activism, boardroom conflicts and leadership issues
Ongoing Governance & Disclosure Advice
- Technical disclosure requirements for changes in control, executive succession and financial reporting concerns
- Preparation of essential documentation:
- Board and committee terms of reference
- Corporate governance policies
- Codes of conduct and ethics
Crisis Management & Integrated Legal Solutions
In moments of crisis — whether triggered by regulatory scrutiny, cybersecurity breaches, or corporate misconduct — we move quickly to help you manage the legal, regulatory, and reputational fallout.
Our team coordinates cross-disciplinary support to help you:
- Manage public relations and regulatory disclosures
- Respond to regulators and law enforcement
- Navigate disclosure and communication obligations
- Mitigate legal risks and protect the business
- Review and implement new governance controls to prevent recurrence
Customised Board & Director Training
We offer tailored board and director training designed to give your leadership the tools to govern effectively and meet today’s expectations.
Our training helps you:
- Understand and meet your legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Stay aligned with evolving governance best practices
- Build board confidence in handling complex decisions and challenges
Cross-Border Corporate Governance Expertise
With offices across Southeast Asia, we deliver governance solutions that are regionally consistent yet locally grounded. Whether navigating local regulatory landscapes, expanding into new markets or managing cross-border transactions, our team can provide tailored advice to our clients, leveraging the collective strength of our Rajah & Tann Asia network for lawyers that know Asia.
Our partners are consistently recognised as thought leaders and recommended practitioners in this area and cited as providing clients with reliable and highly commercial advice.
Ready to strengthen your governance framework?
Speak to our Corporate Governance team today for tailored advice that aligns with your business goals.
What does comprehensive corporate governance cover?
Everything from board composition and directors’ duties to disclosure obligations, risk management and crisis response.
Do you advise on hostile takeovers and shareholder activism?
Yes. We provide strategic advice on governance and compliance for complex corporate actions.
Can you help with board training?
Absolutely. We design customised programmes for directors and committees to strengthen governance capability.
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Recognition
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Tier 1 – Commercial & TransactionsBenchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific (2024)
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Band 2 – Corporate/M&AChambers Asia-Pacific (2025)
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Tier 2 – Corporate and M&AThe Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2024)
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"The corporate team effectively leverages the firm's wider practice areas on related issues, including capital markets, finance and real estate."Chambers Asia Pacific (2025)
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"Rajah & Tann has very strong commercial awareness and are able to deliver strategic legal advice that takes into account non-legal and commercial considerations."Chambers Asia Pacific (2025)
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A client reports that Rajah & Tann's team "is very responsive and extremely knowledgeable," as well as being "very commercial in its thinking."Chambers Asia Pacific
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One interviewee praises Rajah & Tann Singapore for "being commercial and responsive, and anticipating client needs."Chambers Asia-Pacific
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