Full Description
In 2025, the global corporate governance landscape is increasingly defined by heightened
regulatory expectations around transparency, accountability, and sustainability.
Jurisdictions worldwide are responding to mounting stakeholder demands
and complex risk environments by reinforcing laws that prioritise ethical leadership
and long-term value creation.
Across the world, countries are aligning with international standards, focusing on
independent governance, board diversity, and ESG transparency. Globally, technological
advancements and the digitalisation of governance processes further underscore
the need for agile, informed, and ethically grounded corporate leadership.
We are pleased to introduce the 2025 edition of ICLG -
Corporate Governance. This
Guide provides a comprehensive overview into 21 jurisdictions of the evolving legal
frameworks and best practices shaping corporate governance around the world.
Our thanks to the Contributing Editors Adam O. Emmerich and Elina Tetelbaum of
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz for their leadership and guidance, alongside all other
contributors contributing their valuable time and insights. We trust this Guide will
serve as a valuable resource for legal practitioners, executives, and policymakers
navigating the complexities of modern corporate governance.
Contents
Why "G is Key": International Trends in Corporate Governance and Stewardship
Jen Sisson, International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN)
Austria
Roman Perner & Gabriel Ebner,
Schoenherr Attorneys at Law
Canada
Sarah Gingrich, Sean Stevens, Tracy Hooey &
Marie-Josée Neveu, Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP
China
Jie Lan, Huarong Guo & Wenjia Zhao,
Haiwen & Partners
Cyprus
Lorenzo Toffoloni & Despina Sofokleous,
Andreas Th. Sofokleous LLC
Finland
Jan Långstedt, Marcus Kevin & Lumia Puhakainen,
MK-Law Attorneys Ltd
Germany
Dr. Richard Mayer-Uellner & Dr. Dirk Schmidbauer,
CMS Hasche Sigle Partnerschaft von Rechtsanwälten
und Steuerberatern mbB
Greece
Evi Kitsou & Penny Brouma, Bernitsas Law
Italy
Maurizio Delfino & Carlotta Orlando,
Delfino e Associati Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
Studio Legale
Japan
Kaoru Tatsumi & Kazuki Ichikawa, Nishimura & Asahi
Korea
Jihye Lee, Yujin Lee, Hyun Roh & Bo Hee Park,
Jipyong LLC
Liechtenstein
Alexander Appel, Andreas Schurti & Hemma Kohlfürst,
Schurti Partners Attorneys-at-Law Ltd.
Luxembourg
Dr. Philipp Moessner, Anna Lindner,
Chara Papagiannidi & Maria Gusinski,
GSK Stockmann
Mexico
Francisco Glennie & Pedro García,
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes
Netherlands
Stefan Wissing, Maarten Buma, Geert Raaijmakers &
Frans Overkleeft, NautaDutilh
Norway
Svein Gerhard Simonnæs & Asle Aarbakke, BAHR
Poland
Krzysztof Libiszewski, Maciej Olszewski,
Paweł Szumowski & Joanna Jagiełło, Wolf Theiss
USA
Adam O. Emmerich, Elina Tetelbaum,
Loren Braswell & Allison Rabkin Golden,
Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
South Africa
Kyra South, Natalie Scott & Janice Geel,
Werksmans Attorneys
Vietnam
Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, Truc Thi Thanh Tran,
Dung Thi Phuong Le & Quang Minh Vu,
Tilleke & Gibbins
Switzerland
Rashid Bahar & Annette Weber, Advestra
Zambia
Gilbert Kaemba Mwamba, Muleba Joseph Chitupila &
Vanessa Ndashe Sholande, Gill & Seph Advocates
