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Vinson & Elkins Partners Lawrence Elbaum (left) and Patrick Gadson (right) By Lawrence Elbaum and Patrick Gadson The world of corporate shareholder activism is poised for significant changes and challenges. Activist shareholders have been a driving force in shaping the corporate landscape, pushing for reforms and steering companies toward better governance and profitability. In […] The post Vinson & Elkins: Shareholder Activism in 2024: Three Trends to Watch appeared first on Co...

Activist investor Nelson Peltz is pushing for board seats at Disney as the firm is unsatisfied with CEO Bob Igers changes.

Nelson Peltz’s push for board seats at Walt Disney gets support from former Marvel executive Isaac Perlmutter, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Through the first seven months of this year, U.S. investors launched 607 ESG and executive pay campaigns, up 25% compared to the first seven months of 2021. Just over half the campaigns (310) focused on environmental and social issues, almost double the 168 similar campaigns launched in all of last year. The data was included […]

When Salesforce announced three new board members on Friday, it was a clear signal the company is trying to placate activist investors.

Join us to hear Vinson & Elkins attorneys in the REIT Capital Markets and Activism practices discuss recent developments in activism campaigns against REITs, how the new Universal Proxy...

Twitter grapples with an Elon Musk problem

/PRNewswire/ -- Vinson & Elkins Shareholder Activism practice has been awarded the #1 ranking by FactSet for company and board representation based on the...

/PRNewswire/ -- Vinson & Elkins Shareholder Activism practice has been awarded the #1 ranking by FactSet for company and board representation based on the...

/PRNewswire/ -- For the sixth year in a row, Vinson & Elkins Shareholder Activism practice has been recognized as a top-ranked law firm for company defense in...