14 Oct The Company Secretary’s role in preventing board failure
Corporate governance failures rarely happen overnight. They develop through patterns of behaviour that can appear entirely normal until something goes wrong...
03 Jun Your value proposition as a Company Secretary
In May 2026, Rory Kramer-Strong and Emilia Anderson hosted a roundtable event in which experienced Non-executive Directors Janet Cooper OBE and Kirsty Cooper CBE shared their expertise...
12 May The characteristics of an exceptional Company Secretary
Over the last few months, Rory Kramer-Strong and Emilia Anderson from our Corporate Governance practice have been interviewing NEDs and Board members...
07 May The hidden leap from Deputy to Company Secretary
The transition from Deputy Company Secretary to Company Secretary is one of the most underestimated in UK governance...
30 Mar Beyond the Brief: Building Influence and Opportunity
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Reaching the top of the legal profession—whether in-house or in private practice—depends on more than legal expertise. Visibility, influence, relationships and networks play a defining role...
25 Mar Managing your career as a Company Secretary: From your first steps to scaling back
Careers rarely follow a straight line. They change, speed up, slow down, and sometimes deliberately pause. Whether you’re just getting started, looking for your next step...
05 Feb Your first Group Company Secretary interview: What to expect
Securing an interview for your first Group Company Secretary role is a significant career milestone. It’s a moment that signals trust in your experience and readiness to operate...
05 Feb Your first 100 days in a new Corporate Governance or CoSec role
Whether stepping into a newly created position or inheriting an established function, the early days of a new Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial role are critical...
