In the latest edition of Reuters’ Practical Law, Senior M&A Partner Frank Aquila discusses board considerations relating to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues and other developments from the 2025 proxy season. The article focuses on key takeaways on topics such as DEI, climate change, AI and cryptocurrency, corporate governance and redomestication.
Frank emphasizes the need for companies to stay on top of recent regulatory changes and emerging issues, as well as the latest court decisions, when preparing for the 2026 proxy season. “Navigation of the current increasingly complex and polarized environment starts in the boardroom,” he writes. “It is more critical than ever for the Board to engage in nuanced, thoughtful dialogue with management, shareholders, and other stakeholders because success in the 2026 proxy season will call for adaptability and providence from all parties involved.”
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