Okapi Partners Announces Dramatic London Office Expansion Efforts

Okapi Partners Expands London Office

Okapi Partners LLC, a well-respected name in the proxy solicitation and investor relations industry, has made headlines with the announcement of a significant expansion of its London office. This strategic move responds to the increasing global demand for a diverse range of services tailored for corporate clients and investors. These services include proxy solicitation, timely stock monitoring, shareholder activism services, and corporate governance consulting.

As part of this expansion initiative, Managing Director Christian Jacques will be relocating to London. Mr. Jacques's move represents the company's dedication to growth in one of its key international locations. Okapi Partners established its London office two years ago after forming a strategic partnership with Investor Update Ltd., a leading firm specializing in shareholder information and investor relations based in London. Since then, the firm has been actively involved in numerous transactions, engaging investors, navigating proxy contests, providing corporate governance counsel, and managing compensation votes and activist defenses.

Patrick McHugh, co-founder and Senior Managing Director of Okapi Partners, expressed enthusiasm about Mr. Jacques's relocation. “We are thrilled that Christian will enhance our London team as we build on the successful launch of our office and our European business in proxy representation. This step reflects our ongoing commitment to expanding our presence across Europe and improving our services for activist investors and corporate clients facing complex challenges in corporate governance and shareholder relations,” said McHugh.

Today, Okapi Partners is recognized among the top firms in proxy representation, regularly cited by Bloomberg, Diligent, and other data providers, both in the U.S. and globally. With the expansion of its physical presence in Europe, the company aims to better serve the needs of corporate clients and institutional investors within a rapidly evolving global corporate governance landscape—spanning not just Europe, but also Japan and other key markets in Asia.

“Since joining Okapi Partners, Christian has built strong relationships within the hedge fund and arbitrage communities and is highly regarded by clients for his expertise in mergers, takeovers, activist campaigns, and shareholder analysis,” stated Tony Quinn, Senior Managing Director and head of the London office. “I am excited to welcome him to our growing team in London.”

About Okapi Partners LLC

Founded in 2008, Okapi Partners has established itself as a leader in strategic proxy representation and investor services. The firm offers a comprehensive range of services, including proxy solicitation, information dissemination, advice on mergers and acquisitions, activist strategies, corporate governance, ESG consulting, and market research. Okapi Partners represents corporations, institutional investors, investment management firms, private equity companies, and hedge funds, providing them with top-tier intellectual capital, industry contacts, and execution capabilities.

For more information, please visit www.okapipartners.com.