White & Case is leading global law firm for shareholder activism in Bloomberg H1 2026 league tables

Global law firm White & Case LLP has once again been recognized as a leading advisor in shareholder activism in Bloomberg's H1 2026 Global Activism League Tables, maintaining its position as the market's pre-eminent global firm advising on activist situations around the world.

The Firm achieved the following top-tier rankings:

• #1 global law firm (by activist stake value)
• #1 law firm in Europe (activist representation)
• #2 global law firm in the US (activist representation)

These rankings reflect our work advising companies with an aggregate market capitalization of US$164 billion, including 16 engagements involving companies with market capitalizations of more than US$1 billion each.

Richard Brand, Global Head of Shareholder Engagement at White & Case, said:

"The first half of 2026 has demonstrated that shareholder activism remains a significant force across global markets, with increasing activity involving larger-cap companies and increasingly sophisticated campaigns. We've advised on some of the most complex and high-profile situations globally, helping clients navigate challenges that often span multiple jurisdictions and involve a broad range of strategic, governance and transactional considerations. What continues to set White & Case apart is the strength of our global platform and our ability to deliver seamless, coordinated advice wherever our clients need us."

Tom Matthews, Head of EMEA Activism at White & Case, added:

"In Europe, we advised on four times the number of campaigns as our nearest competitor. Our continued dominant position reflects the quality of the mandates we're advising on and the strength of our integrated team across the region. Activism continues to evolve and mature across European markets, with campaigns becoming increasingly sophisticated and often involving significant cross-border dynamics. Clients turn to White & Case because we combine unrivalled activism experience with market-leading M&A, governance and special situations capabilities, allowing us to provide strategic advice tailored to each client's circumstances."

Nels Hansen, Head of Asia-Pacific Activism at White & Case, commented:

"Shareholder activism remains one of the most dynamic areas of the global corporate landscape. Companies today face scrutiny, interest and opportunity from a diverse range of investors with views on topics that span governance, strategy, capital allocation and business transformation. White & Case is uniquely positioned to advise companies, boards, private equity and hedge fund investors across the full life cycle of these situations through our deep experience with each constituency, and these rankings reflect the trust our clients place in us to assist them as they navigate this complex environment."