2011 Proxy Season and Proxy Access

Shareholder proxy access is a proposed regime that would allow shareholders of a public company to include in a company's proxy materials (proxy statement and proxy card), shareholder nominees for election to the Board of Directors, in opposition to the company's candidates for election. Latham & Watkins has been involved in the debate regarding the shareholder proxy access since the regime was first proposed in 2003. When it became apparent that shareholder proxy access was going to become a critical corporate governance issue in 2009 with significant implications for the 2010 proxy season, Latham & Watkins formed its "Proxy Access Task Force" to help clients understand and follow the proxy access debate. Now that the SEC has adopted a proxy access regime, the Task Force is assisting our clients in their preparation for and implementation of the new rules. Our attorneys advise public companies and their boards with respect to federal securities law matters, state corporate law matters, corporate governance matters and shareholder disputes related to shareholder proxy access.

Upcoming Webcast Schedule

  • September 23, 2010
    The First 100 Days - Advance Preparation for the New World of Proxy Access and Say on Pay
  • November 16, 2010
    Dealing With Proxy Access Nominations, Say on Pay and Shareholder Proposals
  • January 19, 2011
    Drafting Your Proxy Statement and Preparations for a Successful Annual Meeting

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SEC's Proxy Access Proposal

 

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