Olshan’s Activist Practice Ranked as the #1 Law Firm in Shareholder Activism by Activist Insight for 7th Consecutive Year

Activist Insight Monthly, published by Insightia, has ranked Olshan’s Shareholder Activism Practice as the #1 law firm in shareholder activism in the 2021 Insightia Adviser Awards as part of its December publication, a position it has held since the inception of the awards and now, for seven consecutive years. Activist Insight Monthly cited 91 activist campaigns for Olshan with the total average market cap at $4.96B. Andrew Freedman, Co-Head of the practice, commented on the state of shareholder activism in 2021, noting that, “More so than any other year, 2021 really showcased the versatility of shareholder activism and the activist toolkit as change agents at public companies and our clients were right there in the thick of it.” “We’re just scratching the surface, as important issues like social justice and carbon footprints have joined financial performance and governance as top-of-mind for investors.”