Cavendish Non-Executive Director Programme

Directors’ Duties in the Evolving Corporate Landscape: Lessons from Carillion

1st May 2025

Capital Markets Event

Richard Mendoza, a senior commercial litigator at Herbert Smith Freehills, will lead this upcoming workshop focusing on directors’ duties and responsibilities, with a particular emphasis on the role of non-executive directors (NEDs) in times of crisis. The session is designed to provide NEDs with practical insights on how to spot early warning signs, how they can navigate the complexities of their legal obligations while ensuring effective governance, particularly during challenging corporate situations. Richard will draw on his experience working on the Carillion case, following the company’s high-profile insolvency in 2018.

Richard will be joined by Geoff Rowley, Chief Executive Officer of FRP Advisory Group plc, who has worked on several high-profile corporate situations, including BHS and Patisserie Valerie, and Sally Clark, a seasoned non-executive director with experience across multiple boards (including Citi Group, BUPA and Allied Irish Bank), who will offer their perspectives. 

Arrival for the workshop is from 8.30am (for a 9am start) and will run until 10.30am, with optional networking until 11am.