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As a governance consultant and lawyer, Stacey acts as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership teams and Board of Directors, championing strong governance practices that are aligned to organizations’ strategic priorities and operating models. Stacey provides expert guidance and leadership on board, director and CEO evaluations, comprehensive governance reviews, policy / process development and governance education sessions.A practical governance leader, Stacey has a passion for driving… Show more As a governance consultant and lawyer, Stacey acts as a trusted advisor to Executive Leadership teams and Board of Directors, championing strong governance practices that are aligned to organizations’ strategic priorities and operating models. Stacey provides expert guidance and leadership on board, director and CEO evaluations, comprehensive governance reviews, policy / process development and governance education sessions.A practical governance leader, Stacey has a passion for driving excellence in corporate oversight and collaborating with clients to support the evolution of their governance frameworks. Stacey has a particular interest in structural governance reviews given her previous experience as a corporate lawyer and board advisor to a global banking and financial services organization.Stacey works with boards and organizations to help advise them on how best to make decisions in accordance with regulation and best practice. She gives advice, listens and helps advise on implementation. Governance is an enabler and Stacey appreciates the value of providing support to organizations that make decisions that go beyond the letter of the law. Big or small, change can be challenging but we are with you at every step. Show less

Stacey Martin is a senior governance associate at WATSON, supporting clients through all aspects of WATSON’s governance advisory work, including board, director and CEO evaluations, comprehensive governance reviews, policy / process development and governance education sessions.

Reporting to the Head of Board and ExCo Governance, Stacey was responsible for supporting the Bank in delivery of its strategic objectives by supporting core corporate governance and the Bank’s principal decision-making forum, the Executive Committee (“ExCo”). Specific responsibilities included:• Assisting the Chief Governance Officer and Board Counsel and ExCo in the provision of effective corporate governance advice and trusted advisor role• Providing professional governance… Show more Reporting to the Head of Board and ExCo Governance, Stacey was responsible for supporting the Bank in delivery of its strategic objectives by supporting core corporate governance and the Bank’s principal decision-making forum, the Executive Committee (“ExCo”). Specific responsibilities included:• Assisting the Chief Governance Officer and Board Counsel and ExCo in the provision of effective corporate governance advice and trusted advisor role• Providing professional governance support and advice to ExCo and its sub-committees ensuring alignment with the Board and the Board Committees• Acting as secretary to ExCo ensuring consistency of approach and appropriate governance in order to meet the requirements of regulatory scrutiny• Advising and assisting with the implementation of the Bank’s Independent Commission on Banking (“ICB”) ring fencing program, including the drafting of terms of reference, agenda planners and advising on the escalation route and revised board & committee operating rhythm and structure• Collaborating with the Corporate Governance & Regulatory Officers across each of the franchises and functions in pursuit of simplification of corporate governance processes• Assisting with the production of the Bank’s corporate governance framework handbook in accordance with SOX requirements. Involved working in partnership with teams across Risk, Treasury, Internal Audit and HR• Preparing board and committee papers and educating teams and providing guidance on the content of board and committee papers• Leading governance support and advice to specific projects, including Board and Committee evaluations and effectiveness reviews Show less

Joined the Board Advisory team within RBS’s Corporate Governance & Regulatory Affairs department in June 2015 to assist the Chief Governance Officer and Board Counsel in providing governance support and legal advice to the Board.

An Associate in DLA Piper's Corporate team in the Edinburgh office. Experience in a broad range of company and commerical work, including commercial contracts, private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals and group reorganisations. AREAS OF PRACTICE- Mergers & Acquisitions- Private Equity- Reorganisations - Joint Ventures- DisposalsMAJOR TRANSACTIONS- Acted for PE House in the spin out of an oil and gas technology company based in… Show more An Associate in DLA Piper's Corporate team in the Edinburgh office. Experience in a broad range of company and commerical work, including commercial contracts, private equity investments, acquisitions, disposals and group reorganisations. AREAS OF PRACTICE- Mergers & Acquisitions- Private Equity- Reorganisations - Joint Ventures- DisposalsMAJOR TRANSACTIONS- Acted for PE House in the spin out of an oil and gas technology company based in USA, Canada and Aberdeen;- Acted for a provider of imaging services for the oil & gas explorations industry on the (i) reorganisation of its equity and debt structure; and (ii) investment by a PE House;- Acted for PE House on the investment of an Edinburgh-based property development and investment business;- Acted for Purchaser in relation to the sale of a travel company.SECONDMENT(S)- Supported a major financial institution with its legal entity rationalisation project. Show less

Acted for a local authority in the procurement of a £450 million residual waste plant. Included assisting with the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of the Project Agreement and providing legal advice on the legal issues arising from the procurement. Acted for an operator of a marine renewable energy testing facility where I assisted in the drafting, negotiation and conclusion of commercial agreements with wave and tidal energy developers. I have also acted for an English… Show more Acted for a local authority in the procurement of a £450 million residual waste plant. Included assisting with the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of the Project Agreement and providing legal advice on the legal issues arising from the procurement. Acted for an operator of a marine renewable energy testing facility where I assisted in the drafting, negotiation and conclusion of commercial agreements with wave and tidal energy developers. I have also acted for an English local authority in the procurement of a £600m PPP DBFO tolled, cable-stayed bridge and approach road reconfiguration and assisted the team with drafting the tender and contract documents. Whilst in the Projects team I also provided assistance to a fee-earner who was on secondment to the East Timor Government. Show less

Assisted with preparing advice on options available to financially distressed companies in the construction, sports, leisure, health and fashion industries for the major banks and insolvency practitioners. Involved in reviewing facility documentation, standard securities, personal bonds, assignations and ranking agreements and preparing security reviews in order to advise on the potential security defects and the impact on enforcement options. I also prepared court documentation for… Show more Assisted with preparing advice on options available to financially distressed companies in the construction, sports, leisure, health and fashion industries for the major banks and insolvency practitioners. Involved in reviewing facility documentation, standard securities, personal bonds, assignations and ranking agreements and preparing security reviews in order to advise on the potential security defects and the impact on enforcement options. I also prepared court documentation for administrations, extensions of administration and sequestrations and have experience in the distressed property market. Show less

Involved in several mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.Acted for international ratings company and assisted company secretary with numerous matters, including: preparing board minutes, shareholder documentation and negotiating non-reliance letters and audit engagement letters with international accountancy bodies. Involved liaising with foreign counsel. Drafted and lodged board minutes, directors written resolutions, shareholder resolutions involving… Show more Involved in several mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.Acted for international ratings company and assisted company secretary with numerous matters, including: preparing board minutes, shareholder documentation and negotiating non-reliance letters and audit engagement letters with international accountancy bodies. Involved liaising with foreign counsel. Drafted and lodged board minutes, directors written resolutions, shareholder resolutions involving complex employment arrangements, compulsory transfer of shares and service agreements for a wide range of international clients. Experience in incorporating companies and updating companies' statutory books. I have experience in both Scottish and English documentation. Show less

I acted for the employer in a project to construct multiple retail units for a leading national supermarket chain, assisting in the drafting of design and build contracts and professional appointments and drafting novation agreements as well as sub-contractor collateral warranties in favour of the employer, the tenant and the funder. Managed the construction documentation for several large-scale retail and residential construction developments.I also acted for a local authority in a… Show more I acted for the employer in a project to construct multiple retail units for a leading national supermarket chain, assisting in the drafting of design and build contracts and professional appointments and drafting novation agreements as well as sub-contractor collateral warranties in favour of the employer, the tenant and the funder. Managed the construction documentation for several large-scale retail and residential construction developments.I also acted for a local authority in a dispute over the defective construction of a major infrastructure programme, included precognosing witnesses, assisting at the mediation and assisting with the productions for several adjudication cases. Show less