Shareholder Activism: Activist Representation | UK

Akin’s activist-side practice is able to advise on London-listed targets. It frequently advises Elliott on ex-US investments, including those in the billions. It has experience of working on the lifecycle of a investor's project and is able to advise on ancillary areas such as corporate governance, competition and tax.

White & Case’s activism practice brings in experts from its M&A, litigation and capital markets teams. It is able to handle campaigns that have investments in the billions. Its clients include Saba Capital Management Frasers Group and Trian Partners. It is able to help steer campaigns that seek for the replacement of board members and make other major strategic changes.

McDermott Will & Schulte has a notable practice that benefits from strong support in the US. The practice has experience of overseeing a range of activist strategies and provides advice on corporate governance and proxy rules, supported by a strong securities litigation and competition offering.