In this article, “Corporate governance in transition”, we review the highlights of key developments in corporate governance throughout 2021, including the broader acceptance of virtual shareholder meetings, the rise of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations, a continued push for diversity on boards and dual class share structures.

This article is authored by Andrew MacDougall and John Valley, partners in the Corporate practice at Osler.

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