10th Annual Corporate Governance Conference
3 Dec - 4 Dec 2025
Session information
Shareholder rights and activism: what were the highlights of 2025 and what to expect for 2026
Wednesday 3 December (1145 - 1300)
Description
This session aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the pivotal events and trends in shareholder activism over the upcoming year while offering insights into anticipated developments for the upcoming year.
The panel will discuss:
- a review of the most notable activist campaigns from 2025, highlighting their impact on corporate strategies and shareholder value;
- regulatory developments which have the potential to influence the direction of activist campaigns;
- the trend of global activist campaigns including the increased role of US activist investors in European markets
Session / Workshop Chair(s)
| Daniel Cerqueira | Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York, New York, USA |
| Christoph Moser | Schoenherr, Vienna, Austria; Vice Secretary, Securities and Capital Markets Committee |
Speakers
| Michael Brellochs | Noerr, Munich, Germany |
| Eavan Gannon | Sodali & Co, Dublin, Ireland |
| Tobias Greven | Kion Group AG, Frankfurt, Germany |