This first-of-its-kind guide provides a comprehensive roadmap for conducting corporate meetings under Malawi’s Companies Act 2013 and modern governance standards. It explains everything from types of meetings, notices, quorum, voting procedures, resolutions, and minutes to advanced topics like conflict of interest, board structure, directors’ duties, and corporate governance principles.

Packed with practical insights, statutory references, and case law, this book is indispensable for:

• Directors & Company Secretaries
• Corporate Lawyers & Auditors
• Governance Professionals & Students

You’ll learn how to:

• Convene valid meetings (physical or virtual)
• Draft notices, agendas, and minutes correctly
• Handle proxies, motions, and points of order
• Apply best practices in board governance, ethics, and risk management

Why it matters: Corporate decisions in Malawi hinge on proper meeting procedures. This book ensures compliance, transparency, and efficiency in decision-making.

About the Author – Allan Hans Muhome

Born in 1980 in Blantyre, Malawi, Allan Hans Muhome is a respected legal practitioner and commercial law consultant. He holds an LLB (Hons) and an MBA from the University of Malawi and lectures law at leading institutions, including the University of Malawi and the Malawi Institute of Legal Education.

Allan is the author of several authoritative texts, including:

• Labour Law in Malawi (2012)
• Company Law in Malawi (2016)
• The Law and Procedure of Corporate Meetings in Malawi (2019)

He is currently researching Malawi Insolvency Law. Allan is married to Patricia and is a proud father of three children: Francisca-Naphiri, Gabriella-Okota, and Eugene-Ekari.