9-10 December 2008.
International Corporate Governance Network
The world's leaders in corporate governance will gather in Wilmington, Delaware on 10 December 2008 to examine the future of corporate governance in times of financial crisis. John Wilcox will participate at the Session on "Long Term Sustainability - How do we get there?" in which the following issues will be debated: "Governance, environmental and social issues are integral to business strategy and long term value creation. In light of the financial crisis, what is the role of governance, sustainability and social responsibility in risk management and the development of strategic opportunities for companies? Can governance enhance market-based solutions to the financial crisis? What is the role of asset managers, corporations and investors?".
The Conference will also debate on the recently released "ICGN Statement on the Global Financial Crisis" (you can download a copy at: www.icgn.org/news/releases/ fcrisis_statement_10nov2008. php ), in which the members of the IGGN craft their view on the role that corporate governance should play to restore trust in the financial markets.
Shareholder engagement and the Annual General Meeting
11 November 2008. Madrid, Spain.
The Seminar is organized by Cuatrecasas in cooperation with Sodali and it intends to give some answers to companies' concerns when addressing institutional shareholders. The Seminar will deal with issues such as how can companies improve their relationship with shareholders in order to create effective communications and avoid confrontation and conflict? How can companies deal with their investors in order to meet their expectations and obtain their support to decisions submitted for approval at the Annual General Meeting?
Shareholder Engagement and the Annual General Meeting
12 November 2008. Milan, Italy.
Sodali, in collaboration with the law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, organizes a Round Table on the central role played by the Annual General Meeting in companies' relations with investors, in times in which General Meetings are increasingly the focus of shareholder activism, control contests, media attention and expressions of shareholder discontent.
International Corporate Governance Network
Annual Event.
18-20 June 2008. Seoul, Korea.
The 2008 ICGN Annual Conference was hosted by the Korea Exchange and the Korea Corporate Governance Service.
Annual Event.
11 June 2008. Noordwijrkerhout, Netherlands.
John Wilcox, Justin Reynolds and Giulio Pediconi spoke at various roundtables and related events, debating over the issue of "Corporate Governance as a business tool".
Shareholder Engagement and the Annual General Meeting.
28 May 2008. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Justin Reynolds speaks about Governance Engagement at AGM, at this Seminar organized by Clifford Chance with the cooperation of Sodali, Rematch and Governance for Owners.
10th Annual Depository Receipt Issuer Conference.
28 February 2008. Muscat, Oman.
As international investor interest in the EEMEA reaches all-time high, Sodali is a sponsor of this yearly event and Justin Reynolds delivers a presentation on the "Role of effective Corporate Governance in cross-border investing".
IFC Global Corporate Governance Forum
EU Corporate Governance Seminar for pre-accession Countries.
20 February 2008. Brussels, Belgium.
John Wilcox participates to the Session chaired by John Plender, Lead Writer of the Financial, together with Marco Becht, Executive Director of the European Corporate Governance Institute and Dr. Daniel Summerfield, Adviser of the Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. Some of the topics discussed were: What new corporate governance issues will arise as a result of EU enlargement? Where will the pressure for compliance with corporate governance standards and where regulations come from - regulators, global investors, media, other stakeholders? How can accession countries equip management and stakeholders to make the dialogue between company management and their shareholders effective.
IR Solutions Conference.
12 January 2008. Tokyo, Japan.
Justin Reynolds is invited by Nikko IR, the well-established Japanese Investor Relations firm, and delivers a speech on the beneficial effects of adpoting an effectively communicating demanding corporate governance standards.
Assetti Proprietari.
18 December 2007. Milan, Italy.
John Wilcox is a speaker at the debate triggered by the presentation of the book on Corporate Governance of listed companies, wrote by Francesco Chiappetta, Legal Counsel of Telecom Italia.
European Council on Corporate Governance.
18 October 2007. Frankfurt, Germany.
John Wilcox participates to the debate on Voting Policies, Processes and Procedures at this Conference, whose main topic is "The role of Private Equity Firms and Shareholder Voting Policies, Practices and Procedures".
Instituto Consejeros-Administradores
OPAS en Europa: situación en Europa y nueva regulación española.
16 October 2007. Madrid, Spain.
John Wilcox and Giulio Pediconi speak at the Conference organized by the IC-A and comment on the practical implications on the execution of Tender Offers, as a result of the modifications of the Tender Offer regime in Europe and Spain.
Continental Europe Awards 2007.
11 October 2007. Paris, France.
Natalia Adan handles the prize to ABN-AMRO for Best Investor Relations during a takeover or merger.
International Corporate Governance Network
Annual Meeting.
04 July 2007. Johannesbourg, South Africa.
John Wilcox and Giulio Pediconi are active panellists at the Conference on the subjects of corporate governance adoption and cross-border proxy voting.
Instituto Consejeros-Administradores
Cena Anual del Buen Gobierno de las Sociedades.
08 May 2007. Madrid, Spain.
Sodali sponsors the Annual Dinner of the Spanish Institute of Directors, one of the most prominent institutions in the country promoting the establishment of international corporate governance standards.