Activist Defense

The activist and shareholder landscapes have undergone dramatic changes in recent years. Activists have launched campaigns against companies of all sizes, institutional investors are more willing to cooperate with activists, and historic takeover defenses have declined in effectiveness. Against this challenging backdrop, King & Spalding has developed an innovative and highly sophisticated approach to monitoring, anticipating and preparing for activist and event-driven hedge fund activity, enabling companies and boards to respond from a position of strength while they seek to protect and enhance long-term shareholder value. Led by Jim Woolery, head of King & Spalding’s M&A and Corporate Governance Practice, our team builds on Jim’s years of boardroom experience in M&A and activism as a leading lawyer, investment banker and hedge fund manager.