The evolution and convergence of corporate governance systems leads to constant changes in almost all national codes. The future trends reveal even more dramatic alternations in legal systems all over Europe. Compliance reports have become an essential part of public companies' everyday life.

In Socius we went beyond the formal “code” requirements, in fact, we went “back to the drawing board” as Jay Lorsch colourfully described in his book. We believe that every company should build (sometimes from scratch) its own unique corporate governance system offering a competitive advantage and a solid basis for the company's sound economic results.