Special Situations Advisory · EMEA & APAC

Building Resilience
in Contested
Situations

A premier shareholder advisory firm guiding companies and investors through complex, high-stakes governance challenges with precision, expertise, and measurable outcomes.

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EMEAPrimary Coverage
APACRegional Reach
100+Campaigns Advised
Shareholder Activism Defense Corporate Governance Proxy Solicitation M&A Advisory ESG & Sustainability Investor Relations Mediatory Engagement Shareholder Activism Defense Corporate Governance Proxy Solicitation M&A Advisory ESG & Sustainability Investor Relations Mediatory Engagement

Advisory Built
for Critical
Moments

Zenvest Partners is a special situations advisory firm with a focus on guiding clients through highly complex market scenarios involving shareholders. With expertise in corporate governance, shareholder defense, and proactive mediation, we help companies and investors manage investor relationships in critical times and drive long-term value creation for all parties.

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Strategic Risk & Forensic Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of shareholder register dynamics, activist intent, and governance vulnerabilities before situations escalate.

02

Enhanced Data Analysis & Insights

Proprietary analytics and institutional investor intelligence to inform every strategic recommendation we make.

03

Access to Global Investor Networks

Longstanding relationships with institutional investors across EMEA and APAC provide critical intelligence and outreach capacity.

04

Structured Campaign Management

End-to-end execution of shareholder engagement campaigns, proxy contests, and governance reform programmes.

05

Mediatory Shareholder Engagement

As accredited mediators, we resolve conflicts between boards and investors to achieve sustainable, value-accretive outcomes.

Specialised Expertise
for Every Scenario

All Services

Shareholder Activism & Defence Strategies

Proactive defence frameworks and rapid-response protocols to protect boards and management teams from activist campaigns, hostile approaches, and contested shareholder meetings.

Corporate Governance & Proxy Solicitation

Expert guidance on governance best practices, board composition, and the execution of proxy solicitation campaigns to secure shareholder support for critical resolutions.

M&A and Transaction Advisory

Shareholder engagement strategy and investor communication support for mergers, acquisitions, and transformational transactions — ensuring shareholder alignment at every stage.

ESG & Sustainability Advisory

Helping companies frame, communicate, and defend their ESG credentials to an increasingly engaged and discerning global institutional investor base.

Advisory for Companies
and Investors

Companies
For Companies

Protecting Boards & Management

Prepare to navigate challenges to governance proposals and key operational plans. We equip boards with the intelligence, strategy, and execution capability to defend against activist campaigns and drive sustainable value.

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Investors
For Investors

Optimising Shareholder Returns

Discover the potential of proactive stewardship strategies. We support institutional investors in engaging effectively with portfolio companies to unlock value and advance governance improvements.

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The Team Behind
Every Outcome

Our team consists of highly skilled professionals committed to delivering exceptional service, with deep experience at the world's leading shareholder advisory and governance institutions.

Managing Partner

Ilkay Sarpdag

Oversees daily operations and manages key client relationships across EMEA and APAC. Brings extensive experience from shareholder advisory roles at Ipreo and IHS Markit (S&P Global). An accredited Mediator specialising in corporate activism defense, shareholder engagement, and governance reform.

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Senior Advisor

Bruce A. Babcock

A distinguished global leader, Bruce has held prominent positions including CEO and President at ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) and President of ICS International at Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR). Fluent in Japanese with extensive cross-border transaction experience.

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Senior Partner, CFA

Kazuhiko Tahara

Global finance and investment expert specialising in corporate governance and sustainable investing. A published author and recognised thought leader, with senior roles at Sodali & Co. and S&P Global Market Intelligence. CFA charterholder, MBA from the University of Chicago.

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Thinking & Perspectives

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Glass Lewis
Events

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23 Oct 2025
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Market Briefing

ZenLens: 13–19 October 2025

22 Oct 2025
Institutional Engagement
Research

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30 Sep 2025

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Your Situation

European Office

Floor 18, 100 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4AG
United Kingdom

Coverage

EMEA & APAC

How can we
help you?

We treat all enquiries with strict confidentiality. If your matter is time-sensitive, please email us directly.