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SHAREHOLDER ACTIVISM

Stakeholders in listed companies are increasingly assertive in advancing their interests.

We have expertise in advising investors in listed companies as well as boards of companies responding to pressure or actions by activists.

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The new UK Listing Rules Slim pickings for shareholder engagement and activism

Introduction Last week, the FCA finally published the new UK Listing Rules (which come into effect on 29 July 2024).…

Activism Campaigns involving UK listed companies

Activism Campaigns involving UK listed companies We have advised boards of UK listed companies where they have an activist on…

ESG Shareholder Activism

The new paradigm Historically, activists have sought to drive financial performance.  Activists with purely financial motivations have often been seen…

ESG and UK listed companies

Companies need to adopt appropriate policies on clean energy, social responsibility and good governance (“ESG”). However, fiduciaries (governments, asset managers…

Shareholder activism in the UK

Shareholder activism in the UK: Legal rights Even if the strategy of an activist is to work collaboratively in private…

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Forcing a listed company to hold a shareholders meeting?

Q&A A shareholder holding shares which control 5% of the voting rights can requisition an EGM in a UK company. …