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Kai Liekefett

Kai Liekefett

USA 2026

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Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense

New York

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KAI LIEKEFETT is a partner in New York and co-chairs Sidley’s Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense practice. He has approximately 25 years of experience in corporate law and spends 100% of his time on shareholder activism campaigns, proxy fights, short attacks and hostile takeovers. Since 2020, Kai has defended over 500 activist campaigns and 150 proxy contests globally as well as approximately 25% of all U.S. late-stage proxy fights, more than any other defense attorney in the world.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense - New York

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Kai Liekefett cochairs the firm's shareholder activism practice and retains a strong reputation for his defense work and proxy fight expertise. He is active in situations on both the domestic and international stages.

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  • Kai is extremely bright and experienced.

    Corporate/M&A: Takeover DefenseChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is a leader in the field.

    Corporate/M&A: Takeover DefenseChambers Guide to the USA

  • Kai is a respected activism defense lawyer who has a fantastic bedside manner with clients.

    Corporate/M&A: Takeover DefenseChambers Guide to the USA

  • Put simply, there is one phone call to make if an activist comes. It's to Kai.

    Corporate/M&A: Takeover DefenseChambers Guide to the USA

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