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Corporate Governance

Key Contacts

Guy Firer

Partner

S. Horowitz’s Corporate Governance Regulatory practice delivers strategic board advisory and governance framework development for public and private companies, financial institutions, non-profits and governmental bodies. Ranked by Chambers Global and The Legal 500, we advise on fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations, ESG compliance and risk management strategies. We support boards and special committees in implementing governance policies, handling shareholder activism, and navigating evolving regulatory requirements in Israel and cross-border contexts.

Our team offers comprehensive services throughout an entity’s lifecycle: drafting and updating governance charters, codes of conduct and internal control frameworks; advising on board composition, committee mandates and director training; guiding responses to shareholder proposals, activist campaigns and proxy contests; conducting governance audits and gap analyses; advising on ESG policies and sustainability reporting; handling internal investigations and regulatory inquiries; and supporting crisis management and reputational protection.

Core Capabilities

Advising boards and special committees on fiduciary duties, disclosure obligations and director responsibilities.
Developing and implementing governance frameworks, including board charters, codes of conduct and internal control policies.
ESG and sustainability policy advisory, covering reporting guidance and integration of environmental and social considerations.
Conducting governance audits and risk assessments to identify gaps and recommend improvements.
Advising on shareholder engagement, activism and proxy contest strategies, including defensive measures.
Handling internal investigations and regulatory inquiries, liaising with the Israel Securities Authority, Bank of Israel and other regulators.
Crisis management and reputational protection counseling, including governance-related communications strategies.
Delivering board and management training programs on governance best practices and evolving regulatory requirements.
Advising on regulatory compliance: disclosure requirements, periodic reporting, and adherence to Israeli corporate statutes and cross-border considerations.
Coordinating with compliance, risk, tax and litigation teams to deliver integrated governance solutions aligned with business objectives.

We secure approvals and engagement with regulators (such as the Israel Securities Authority and the Bank of Israel) and coordinate with specialists in compliance, risk, tax and litigation to deliver integrated solutions. With deep local insight, international expertise and a client-centric approach, we strengthen oversight, enhance stakeholder trust and drive resilient governance outcomes.