Governance

Often perceived as a set of rules to be followed, governance is much more than that. When properly established, it creates value for your organization and ensures its longterm sustainability. 

Why should organizations invest in their governance? 

Investing in sound governance means transforming a framework of rules into a true competitive advantage. Effective governance clarifies roles, accelerates decision-making and reduces risk, while strengthening the trust of your teams and stakeholders. 

You gain performance today and resilience for tomorrow. And that is precisely where our team excels in supporting you. 

The answer lies in our wealth of experience

We know that governance challenges require more than theoretical knowledge—they demand a practical understanding of organizational realities and decision‑making processes.

The Delegatus team stands out for its unique combination of hands‑on experience and advanced legal expertise. Several of our professionals have served as in‑house counsel for organizations across various sectors, including non‑profit organizations, public sector bodies and private companies. This dual perspective enables us to deliver solutions that are practical, tailored and strategic, ensuring strong governance and impeccable compliance.

Strategic partners for exemplary and human-centered governance

We work in close collaboration with your teams to provide comprehensive support in strategic governance, integrated risk management, compliance and ethics, helping you make informed decisions and safeguard the long-term sustainability of your organization.

Rely on our expertise to elevate your organization

Strengthening your governance

  • Drafting and/or reviewing governance frameworks (by‑laws, policies, directives, procedures, standards, etc.)
  • Planning, organizing, and coordinating board of directors’ activities
  • Supporting board and shareholders’ meetings
  • Preparing minutes
  • Developing clear mandates for board committees and operational committees
  • Drafting documents required by securities regulatory authorities (information circulars, annual information forms)
  • Preventing and managing ethical risks (conflicts of interest, harassment, fraud, etc.)
  • Regulatory, ethical and financial compliance monitoring
  • Assessing and reviewing your governance framework
  • And much more…

Creating value and supporting strategy

  • Process optimization with a value‑creation focus
  • Coaching for new board officers
  • Strategic planning support
  • Development of compliance and accountability tools tailored to your organizational structure
  • Enhancing the effectiveness of boards of directors
  • Managing conflicts within decision‑making bodies
  • Protecting shareholders’ rights
  • Implementing responsible management practices
  • Promoting diversity and inclusion
  • Oversight of lobbying activities
  • And much more…

Discover our tailored governance solutions

Because every organization has unique needs, we offer targeted solutions designed to strengthen your governance.

Governance for Non-Profit Organizations

Non‑profit organizations operate within a unique ecosystem: demanding social missions, limited resources, essential volunteer engagement, evolving regulatory requirements and heightened expectations for transparency. Whether you are a growing non‑profit, an established foundation or a community organization committed to its mission, we are here to support you.

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Governance for Public Sector Organizations

Public sector organizations operate in a demanding environment characterized by strict legal obligations, increased accountability, and high expectations from citizens and funding bodies regarding transparency and performance. Whether you are a government department, a Crown corporation or a para‑public organization, we can help.

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