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From Small Town to Shareholder Battles: How Kai Liekefett Became the World's Top Activism Defense Lawyer

From Small Town to Shareholder Battles: How Kai Liekefett Became the World's Top Activism Defense Lawyer

Update: 2025-12-02
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Welcome back to another great episode of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast! In today's episode, we will explore how one man's refusal to lose and deep belief in integrity built the world's most elite shareholder activism defense practice.

From a small steel town in Germany to Wall Street, Kai Liekefett became the world's top shareholder activism defense lawyer. He unpacks the "soap opera" of corporate battles, how he built a booming practice with constant BD, and why asking “why” is the key to leadership, learning, and client trust.

To learn more from Kai, tune into Episode 38 of The Investment Banking Leaders Podcast today!

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From Small Town to Shareholder Battles: How Kai Liekefett Became the World's Top Activism Defense Lawyer

From Small Town to Shareholder Battles: How Kai Liekefett Became the World's Top Activism Defense Lawyer

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