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Sidley’s Kai Liekefett Talks Shareholder Activism Trends With Bloomberg TV
March 24, 2026
In an interview on Bloomberg TV, Kai Liekefett, co-chair of Sidley’s Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense practice, discusses the resurgence of shareholder activism, highlighted by one investor’s reported multibillion-dollar stake in Synopsys. He addresses how an emboldened activist environment, shifting board dynamics, and new areas of focus are shaping proxy fights, dealmaking, and pressure on CEOs & boards.
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