David A Katz

May 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz discuss director compensation, which, due to a recent Delaware Chancery Court ruling, has become a topic that currently is facing an uncharacteristic turn in the spotlight.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read

March 26, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz discuss the proliferation of proxy access proposals and write that it is very much an open question whether proxy access will become an established part of U.S. corporate governance.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

19 minute read

March 25, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz discuss the proliferation of proxy access proposals and write that it is very much an open question whether proxy access will become an established part of U.S. corporate governance.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

19 minute read

January 29, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz write: As the 2015 proxy season approaches, a counter-current of high-profile activist aggression—particularly aimed at boards of directors—runs alongside the dominant theme of cooperation and engagement.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

18 minute read

January 28, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz write: As the 2015 proxy season approaches, a counter-current of high-profile activist aggression—particularly aimed at boards of directors—runs alongside the dominant theme of cooperation and engagement.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

18 minute read

October 30, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz write: Recent regulatory initiatives and the adoption of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Framework earlier this year offer guidance for boards of directors as they work to understand and oversee the myriad aspects of corporate cybersecurity.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

17 minute read

September 25, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz write: By leveraging the influence of their clients, it appears that the SEC hopes to put pressure on proxy advisors to reform from within. However, as many shareholder activists are also clients of these firms, it may not be easy to promote change.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

20 minute read

July 24, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, and Laura A. McIntosh, a consulting attorney for the firm, write: The tactics being used by today's activist investors in their approaches to corporate targets are unprecedented. Boards should be forewarned and forearmed as they pursue their plans for long-term value creation in the current, precarious environment that clearly favors the activist investor.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

16 minute read

May 22, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, and Laura A. McIntosh, a consulting attorney for the firm, write: Institutional Shareholder Services and other shareholder activist groups are beginning to include director tenure in their checklists as an element of director independence and board composition.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

20 minute read

March 27, 2014 | New York Law Journal

In their Corporate Governance column, David A. Katz, a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, and Laura A. McIntosh, a consulting attorney for the firm, write: Shareholder activism is poised to have an even greater impact in the M&A context this year and companies should be aware of and prepared for this possibility if they pursue an M&A transaction.

By David A. Katz and Laura A. McIntosh

21 minute read