Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C.

Based in New York, Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C. maintains a focused investor activism practice advising hedge funds and other shareholders on engagement strategies and proxy-related situations. The team works with clients across the lifecycle of activist campaigns, from early-stage analysis and private engagement through escalation and contested processes, with particular emphasis on governance, disclosure, and board composition issues. The practice is frequently engaged by both established activists and first-time entrants, benefiting from a conflict-light profile rooted in long-standing work for the funds industry. Christopher Davis chairs the practice and remains closely involved in shaping campaign strategy, drawing on extensive experience advising investors on activism and proxy matters. He is supported by Alexander Shiekman, who is regularly involved in the execution of activist engagements.