Advisory boards offer various advantages in corporate settings related to shareholder relief
consulting know-how and marketing. They have been gaining increasing importance across the
world especially in medium-sized companies which by nature differ from large corporations in
their independent business models leaner structures and special culture. With contributions
from renowned practical experts from several countries Advisory Boards in Medium-Sized
Companies helps to classify compare and understand the role of advisory boards in SMEs in the
main legal and economic systems around the world. This useful and timely book analyses the
legal structure and framework of advisory boards in different countries and provides an
overview of their situation furthering critical mutual understanding of corporate law at the
international level. Experienced practitioners from each country have brought together their
experiences to improve the understanding of and raise awareness of the benefits of advisory
boards through up-to-date and practice-oriented country reports. This book provides valuable
insights for managers shareholders consultants practitioners and academics alike.
