The shareholder activism team at Latham & Watkins regularly advises on proxy contests, settlement negotiations, unsolicited takeover approaches, and short seller campaigns. The practice is jointly led by Josh Dubofsky in New York and the Bay Area, who handles complex M&A and shareholder engagement mandates, including hostile takeover preparedness and defense and public company transactions, and Chris Drewry in Chicago, a key advisor to multinational corporations on high-stakes activism campaigns across jurisdictions. Charles Ruck is noted for his experience defending proxy solicitations and advising boards in contested transactions. Tiffany Campion focuses on corporate governance, including engagement strategy development and shareholder surveillance programs aimed at identifying and mitigating activism risk. Adam Tamzoke joined the team in March 2025.
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- ‘This practice is often overlooked but should be recognized among the top defense teams. Drawing on deep experience in M&A, litigation, and contested or hostile situations, Latham’s shareholder activism practice is highly effective, led by well-regarded experts and supported by hardworking, thoughtful associates, including Kate Pritchard and Adam Tamzoke.’
- ‘Chris Drewry, co-chair of the practice alongside Josh Dubofsky, is a consummate client service professional who is responsive and adept at handling complex matters across multiple clients. He combines strategic insight with an affable, steady approach that helps clients navigate high-stakes and often existential situations.’
- ‘Josh Dubofsky is an expert in shareholder activism defense, advising some of the largest issuers in the country. He is well versed in deploying the full range of defensive tools, commercially minded, and equally comfortable negotiating strong settlements or pursuing a contested vote where necessary.’
- ‘Kate Pritchard is a highly effective associate with significant industry experience. She plays an important role in managing multiple high-stakes matters and approaches fast-moving situations with professionalism and sound judgment.’
- ‘Adam Tamzoke joined from Cadwalader, where he worked on complex, high-stakes activist-side engagements. He brings valuable investor-side insight to the defense practice and is a strong addition to the team.’
- ‘Latham’s shareholder activism practice goes beyond providing legal advice; the team delivers creative, strategic counsel that directly influences campaign outcomes. The bench is deep, with the ability to draw on governance, technology, and regulatory expertise as needed.’
Key clients
- CoStar Group
- Harley Davidson
- The Hershey Company
- Healthcare Realty Trust
- Zevra Therapeutics
- MEG Energy
- Atea Pharmaceuticals
- Intrepid Potash
- Rexford Industrial
- Landsea Homes
- Tamboran Resources
- FIGS Inc.
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Practice head
Josh Dubofsky; Chris Drewry
Other key lawyers
Charles Ruck; Tiffany Campion; Adam Tamzoke; Kate Pritchard