Associate Partner
Auditor for Internal Audit Systems (DIIR)
Corporate Governance
Companies need governance structures that enable clear decisions and create stability. We support you in clearly defining responsibilities, effectively establishing control mechanisms, and developing governance solutions that reliably support growth, change, and investor requirements.
Markus Mainka-Klein
Partner
Attorney at Law (Germany), Auditor, IT-Auditor IDW, Certified Sustainability Assurance Expert
Structures that safeguard decisions and build trust
Effective corporate governance is created when roles, rules, and processes are clearly defined and function reliably in everyday operations. We help companies build governance structures that provide security to shareholders, management, supervisory bodies, and investors. Our team develops solutions that provide orientation and support every phase of the company.
Our services mesh seamlessly to create a governance foundation that safeguards decisions and strengthens your company’s future viability.
Our services
GRC Governance Readiness for M&A and due diligence
We handle the GRC due diligence of the target company and make your own company ready for transactions and audits. You receive a clear assessment of governance, risk, and compliance, as well as the key risks for the investment decision. At the same time, we close governance gaps, prepare corporate documents, and ensure that your documentation stands up to due diligence.
- GRC Analysis of the Target Company
- Assessment of Central Governance Processes
- Compliance and Policy Screening
- Risk Profile and Required Actions for the Deal
- Due Diligence Checklist
- Data Room Preparation and Document Audit
Organizational design & rules of procedure (management, advisory board, supervisory board)
Clear demarcation of competencies between management, the advisory board, and the supervisory board. Reliable structures create transparent decisions.
- Rules of Procedure for Management/Board
- Competence and Escalation Matrix
- Corporate Body Documentation
Shareholder agreements & shareholder agreements
We structure what must be bindingly regulated between shareholders: from voting rights and veto positions to exit clauses.
- Shareholder Agreement
- Shareholder Resolutions
- Process for Investor Accessions
Setting up advisory boards & supervisory boards
From the candidate profile to the first meeting: We help you establish a functional supervisory body that convinces investors and banks.
- Advisory Board Rules of Procedure
- Candidate Profiles
- Remuneration policy
- Reporting Formats
IPO & capital markets readiness
We bring your governance structure up to the level required by stock exchanges, private equity, and institutional investors.
- Governance Gap Analysis
- Action Plan
- Capital Market-Ready Reporting Structure
Succession structuring
Company handovers often fail due to unclear decision-making powers. We structure governance and shareholder rights for an orderly transition.
- Succession Governance policy
- Adapted Shareholder Agreements
- Transitional Regulations for Corporate Bodies
Delegation of Authority & internal policies
Who is allowed to decide what — and at what threshold? We develop binding, practical sets of rules for your internal management.
- Signature Policy
- Delegation of Authority Framework
- Code of Conduct
AI Governance (EU AI Act)
The EU AI Act creates specific obligations for companies using AI. We help you clarify responsibilities and build a compliant governance structure.
- AI Risk Assessment
- Role policy
- Internal AI policy
"Good governance doesn't create extra work; it creates reliability. It gives shareholders, management, and investors the confidence to do the right thing at decisive moments."
Volker Hofmann
Associate Partner