A Diligent interview with Tom Matthews, Sonica Tolani and Alex Woodfield, partners, White & Case. Are any specific demands being more frequently adopted in activist campaigns involving UK companies? Tom Matthews (TM): We are...more
2021 has been an exceptional year for the London Corporate team at White & Case, with a strong performance across the practice, including White & Case advising on nearly 50 deals involving publicly listed companies in the UK...more
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1. What is short selling and why is it controversial?
Short selling is the practice of betting that a listed company's share price will drop. This is typically effected by the person who is placing the bet (usually a hedge...more
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Whilst we have seen a decline in new public activist campaigns and demands since the onset of the pandemic, there is much going on below the surface. Many activists have adopted a "wait and see" approach regarding...more