Kai Liekefett
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Corporate/M&A: Takeover Defense
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KAI LIEKEFETT is a partner in New York and co-chairs Sidley’s Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense practice. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate law and spends 100% of his time on shareholder activism campaigns, proxy fights and hostile takeovers. In the past five years, Kai has defended over 150 proxy contests globally and approximately 25% of all U.S. late-stage proxy fights, more than any other defense attorney in the world. Under Kai’s leadership, Sidley rose to the top of all activism defense league tables in recent years, including No. 1 rankings by Bloomberg, FactSet, Diligent, and LSEG.
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Kai Liekefett cochairs the firm's shareholder activism practice, and retains a strong reputation for his defense work and proxy fight expertise. He is active in situations on both the domestic and international stages.
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"Kai is a pioneer in the field of shareholder activism defense."
"He engenders real loyalty from his clients based on his personality, careful counsel and knowledge of the law."
"Kai is a consummate professional in this space. He's the fighter you want on your side. He has deep knowledge, experience and expertise."
"Kai is a pioneer in the field of shareholder activism defense."
"He engenders real loyalty from his clients based on his personality, careful counsel and knowledge of the law."
"Kai is a consummate professional in this space. He's the fighter you want on your side. He has deep knowledge, experience and expertise."
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