About Kai Liekefett
Kai Liekefett
co-chairs Sidley’s shareholder activism and corporate defence practice. He has over 20 years of experience. Kai has defended around 150 proxy contests globally and approximately 25% of all late-stage U.S. proxy fights, more than any other defence attorney in the world. Under his leadership, Sidley rose to the top of all activism defence league tables. Chambers USA has recognised him as one of the leading (Band 1) lawyers for takeover defence. Kai has been included in the NACD Directorship 100 as a governance professional every year since 2022.