The Davis LLP Proxy Group is an experienced team of lawyers well-equipped to provide strategic advice on proxy solicitations, boardroom battles, contested shareholder meetings, hostile takeover bids and related court and regulatory proceedings.
We regularly work with publicly-listed and privately-held corporations. Our experience includes:
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requisitioning shareholder meetings on behalf of dissidents and defending management against hostile requisition campaigns
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providing legal and tactical advice on the conduct of hostile proxy solicitation campaigns and takeover bids
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advising on corporate governance regulatory requirements and best practices
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advising on settlement negotiations and documenting settlement agreements
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representing clients at contested shareholder meetings
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acting as independent chair, or as counsel to the independent chair of contested meetings
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auditing proxies to ensure accurate voting results and compliance with the Securities Transfer Association of Canada protocols
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vigorously advocating on behalf of clients in court and regulatory proceedings in the course of hostile proxy and takeover campaigns
