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United Kingdom Investors Shareholder Activism

White & Case LLP

The UK shareholder activism market: Unlocking value through M&A

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A Diligent interview with Tom Matthews, Sonica Tolani and Alex Woodfield, partners, White & Case. Are any specific demands being more frequently adopted in activist campaigns involving UK companies? Tom Matthews (TM): We are...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Navigating the Rise of UK Class Actions Implications for Private Equity

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As collective redress actions rise, sponsor and corporate statements are under high scrutiny, with an industry developing to take advantage....more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

UK and European M&A: Predictions for 2024

2023 was a challenging year for mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Volumes of deals and deal sizes were both down due to, amongst other factors, historic levels of inflation, rising interest rates, heightened regulatory scrutiny...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Target Engaged: How UK PLCs Can Defend Against Growing US Shareholder Activist Focus in 2024

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The UK market continues to prove a fertile hunting ground for shareholder activism, with US-based investors spearheading a significant proportion of public campaigns during 2023. These seasoned investors with a track record...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Finding the ‘S’ in ESG: Boardroom and Employee Considerations

Investors have historically overlooked social factors amid a focus on the environmental and governance counterparts as they assess the merit of an investment. This may have been due in part to the difficulty in quantifying...more

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