Adam Tamzoke

Adam Tamzoke is a trusted counselor to boards of directors and C-suite executives navigating the highest-stakes shareholder activism campaigns, hostile takeovers, and contested M&A transactions. Recognized for his sharp strategic instincts and command of complex multi-front engagements, Adam regularly defends the boards and management teams of large US and international publicly traded companies in some of the most high-profile activist situations in the market, and routinely represents strategic bidders in unsolicited takeover scenarios.

Drawing upon deep experience across dozens of activism engagements, Adam partners closely with boards and management teams to develop and execute comprehensive defense strategies. His practice regularly encompasses:

• Activism, takeovers, and contested M&A: Designing and executing tailored defense strategies in response to activist approaches, including high-stakes proxy contests, unsolicited takeover bids, and contested M&A transactions, with a focus on protecting corporate vision and maximizing stakeholder value
• Strategic bidder representation: Representing strategic acquirors in unsolicited takeover bids, including advising on bid strategy, regulatory positioning, target engagement tactics, and navigating hostile defense measures to drive successful transaction outcomes
• Crisis management: Guiding boards through high-pressure, time-sensitive situations with clear-eyed judgment, ensuring effective decision-making while maintaining stakeholder confidence and public trust
• Corporate governance: Counseling on governance best practices to fortify governance structures and processes, anticipate activist vulnerabilities, and align with evolving regulatory standards and institutional investor expectations

Prior to joining Latham, Adam was a member of the corporate and shareholder activism practice at a leading global law firm.