White & Case named #1 global law firm for shareholder activism in H1 2025 Bloomberg rankings
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White & Case has been ranked the #1 global law firm for shareholder activism in Bloomberg's H1 2025 Global Activism League Tables – maintaining its position at the top of the global rankings for more than five years in a row.
The Firm achieved several additional top-tier rankings, including:
- #1 global law firm for activist shareholder representation in the US;
- #1 law firm for activist shareholder representation in Europe;
- #1 global law firm for activist shareholder representation in Asia;
- #2 law firm globally for company representation (by aggregate market cap).
Richard Brand, Global Head of Shareholder Engagement at White & Case, said: "We've advised on some of the most complex and high-profile campaigns globally this year, including many that have gone all the way to a vote and even more that have resulted in successful board representation. It's been energizing to join a team that is truly global in mindset and execution. We meet regularly across regions, share insights in real time, and learn from one another. That kind of integration and collaboration is what sets us apart from any other firm as the clear global market leader."
Tom Matthews, Head of EMEA Activism at White & Case, added: "This is the first set of rankings since Richard and his team joined, and we've immediately jumped to the #1 global law firm for activist-side mandates in the US. Their arrival has also significantly enhanced our capability and collaboration across regions. In Europe, we've advised on a number of the highest quality, market-defining mandates. It's noteworthy that we now rank ahead of any Magic Circle firm for company-side representations, and on the activist side, we're three times more active than our nearest competitor."
Nels Hansen, Head of Asia-Pacific Activism at White & Case, commented: "We're the only firm globally with real depth of experience on both sides of the table – advising public companies and boards as well as activist investors – and that perspective is reflected in the calibre of mandates we're engaged on."
