Okapi Partners Expands Operations with New London Office Leadership

Okapi Partners LLC, a leading proxy solicitation and investor response firm, has announced a significant expansion of its London office. This development, which comes in response to increasing global demand for strategic services, will enable the firm to better cater to its corporate and investor clients. The expansion includes the relocation of Managing Director Christian Jacques to London, further solidifying Okapi's commitment to European markets.

The London office, launched two years ago, was established in partnership with Investor Update Ltd., a notable firm in shareholder intelligence and investor relations. Since its inception, Okapi Partners has been involved in a range of activities such as proxy contests, investor outreach, and corporate governance consulting, including managing remuneration votes and defending against activist investors.

Christian Jacques's presence is expected to enhance Okapi’s business efforts not only in London but also throughout France and the broader European continent. His fluency in French will be a valuable asset in facilitating communication and relationships within the European market.

Patrick McHugh, Co-Founder and Senior Managing Director of Okapi Partners, expressed excitement about Jacques's move: "I'm thrilled to have Christian join the Okapi Partners team in London to build on the successful launch of our office and our European proxy solicitation business. This move reflects the firm's continued commitment to expanding our presence across Europe and enhancing our services to activist investors and corporate clients navigating complex corporate governance and shareholder relations challenges."

As a firm consistently ranked among the top proxy solicitation firms globally by data providers like Bloomberg and Diligent, Okapi Partners believes that this physical expansion into Europe will allow it to better address the needs of corporate clients and institutional investors amid a rapidly evolving corporate governance landscape. This expansion is also poised to assist in changing dynamics across other key markets in Asia, specifically in Japan.

Tony Quinn, the Senior Managing Director and Head of Okapi Partners' London office, noted Jacques's accomplishments since joining the firm, emphasizing his relationships with hedge fund and arbitrage communities and his invaluable client contributions in mergers, tender offers, activist campaigns, and shareholder intelligence analysis.

Founded in 2008, Okapi Partners has established itself as a premier firm in proxy solicitation and investor response, offering a comprehensive range of solicitation services and support for major transactions and corporate governance advisory. Their clientele spans corporations, institutional investors, private equity firms, and hedge funds, providing them with unmatched strategic insight and execution capabilities.

In conclusion, the expansion of Okapi Partners in London signifies not just a physical growth but also a pivotal step towards strengthening their influence in the European financial landscape and improving the services they offer to clients facing the complexities of modern shareholder relations.

For additional information about Okapi Partners and their services, please visit www.okapipartners.com.