Sidley’s Kai Liekefett Debates Opposing Activist-Side Lawyer from Olshan on Bloomberg TV

Kai Liekefett, co-chair of Sidley’s No. 1-ranked Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense practice, recently appeared on Bloomberg TV’s Bloomberg Deals to discuss the realities behind high-stakes shareholder activism campaigns.

In a conversation with Bloomberg’s Dani Burger, Kai debated with Rebecca Van Derlaske, partner in the Shareholder Activism group at Olshan Frome Wolosky, the No.1 ranked activist-side law firm, the dynamics of proxy contests, including the contrast between public rhetoric and private negotiations, and what really happens behind the scenes when companies and activist investors face off.