Katja Butler

Feb 15, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Pascal Bine |Katja Butler |Bruce Embley

Key Points The number of activist campaigns launched against European companies rose again in 2023, with a new focus on German targets. Many activists surveyed believe that France offers them good opportunities. Most of the companies surveyed said they have moved to install defenses against activists, or plan to in the near future. The boards of listed European companies increasingly find themselves faced with pressure from activist investors.

Jun 29, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Katja Butler |Robert Chaplin

June 29, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Key Points As private equity firms and other sources of private capital expand into new asset classes and seek to bring more assets under management, the insurance industry has become an increasingly important target for investments.

Jun 27, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Ryan Adams |Azad Ali |Katja Butler

This edition of Skadden’s quarterly Insights looks at the latest trends in shareholder activism, the scrutiny companies are facing over their ESG disclosures and employment considerations for using AI in the workplace, among other important trends and developments.

Jun 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Katja Butler |Robert Chaplin

Key PointsAs private equity firms and other sources of private capital expand into new asset classes and seek to bring more assets under management, the insurance industry has become an increasingly important target for investments. Buying or launching primary insurers gives financial sponsors direct access to long-term capital that they can deploy through their lending arms.