Shareholder Activism Defense
Our expertise
Shareholder activism is one of the most significant strategic challenges a company’s C-suite and Board will face. We combine strategy and communications expertise with a robust understanding of financial and governance issues to help companies manage risk, assess vulnerabilities, and prepare for shareholder engagement.
Shareholder Activism Defense
Lauren Odell discusses the rise of shareholder activism and the critical role communications plays in helping Boards and management teams navigate these situations.
Our Shareholder Activism Defense Practice
- Activism planning and defense
- Proxy contents and board election fights
- Annual meeting planning and preparation
- Media and third-party engagement
- Shareholder outreach and communications strategies
- Sophisticated digital and social media campaign
- Simulated tabletop exercises for board members and management
Latest updates
News & Insights
GPP CEO Steve Lipin Joins Expert Webcast Session on Global Activism Trends
On May 13th, 2026, Gladstone CEO and Partner Steve Lipin joined an online panel hosted by Expert Webcast on global
News & Insights
The SEC’s Proposal on Semiannual Reporting is Easier Said than Done
The SEC wants to “make IPOs great again,” and it believes that one path to doing so is easing reporting
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GPP Partner Lauren Odell Joins Freshfields’ Activism Insights Podcast to Discuss the Rise of First-Time Activists
GPP Partner and COO Lauren Odell recently sat down with Freshfields Partners Julian Pritchard and Elizabeth K. Bieber on the
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