The corporate governance framework of non-listed companies -- The first pillar : company law a one-size-fits-all vehicle for non-listed companies -- Company law developments in Europe -- Company law developments in the United States and Asia -- The second pillar : contractual arrangements -- The contractual governance of private equity funds and hedge funds : a case study -- The third pillar : optional guidelines -- Hybrid business forms and the regulation of illicit transactions -- Governance of non-listed companies : the way forward

Closely held companies (those with the potential to go public, family firms, partnerships and private equity) have particular governance problems. This book examines what constitutes good governance in these companies, how control is gained, and how the closely held firm can to stimulate growth and extend innovation