Proxy Contests

Orrick has substantial experience in representing both management and insurgents engaged in proxy contests and consent solicitations and planning for such campaigns. We are able to provide clients with assistance at all stages of a campaign, from the initial period when strategies must be developed, tactics evaluated and solicitation materials prepared through completion of the solicitation process, the holding of the shareholders’ meeting and the subsequent proxy tabulation and challenge process. As with takeover defense matters generally, our litigation lawyers experienced in proxy contest litigation are available to become involved in a proxy or consent solicitation at any time.