Activist Investing — COVID-19 and Shareholder Activism — The Impact

No area is immune from the effects of the current COVID-19 crisis, including shareholder activism. For shareholders contemplating or already conducting an activist type campaign at a company, COVID-19 leads to logistical impediments and shifts in timing and strategy, but, importantly, also creates opportunities for savvy investors. In this article, partner Ele Klein and former Schulte lawyer Aneliya Crawford discuss the practical and strategic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shareholder activism.