About Derek Zaba

Derek Zaba co-chairs Sidley’s shareholder activism and corporate defence practice, and spends 100% of his time on shareholder activism, contested and complex M&A, and corporate governance matters. With more than 20 years of experience, Derek has been involved in hundreds of activist campaigns and contested M&A situations. Chambers USA has recognised him as one of the leading (Band 2) lawyers for takeover defence. Prior to joining Sidley, Derek was the head of the activism and corporate defence practice at a leading shareholder engagement and corporate governance advisory firm. He also served as a partner and investment professional at activist and event-driven hedge funds.