Special Situations Advisory

Building Resilience
in Contested Situations

A specialist shareholder advisory firm guiding companies and investors through complex, high-stakes governance challenges with precision, discretion and senior-led execution.

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Intelligence

Disclosure monitoring, activist playbook dossiers and transaction governance mapping — delivered as a subscription to shareholders and governance professionals at every level.

Institutional

Advisory

Senior-led, bespoke counsel for corporate boards, activist funds, and institutional investors navigating contested shareholder situations.

Our Approach

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 defence, 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.

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Enhanced Data Analysis & Insights

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

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Access to Global Investor Networks

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

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Structured Campaign Management

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

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Mediatory Shareholder Engagement

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

Who We Serve

Advisory for Companies and Investors

For Companies

Protecting Boards & Management

We equip boards with the intelligence, strategy, and execution capability to defend against activist campaigns and drive sustainable value for all shareholders.

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For Investors

Supporting Effective Stewardship

We support institutional investors in engaging effectively with portfolio companies to unlock value and advance governance improvements through proactive stewardship.

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Leadership

The Team Behind Every Outcome

Our team consists of highly skilled professionals with deep experience at the world's leading shareholder advisory and governance institutions.

Ilkay Sarpdag

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

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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. Fluent in Japanese with extensive cross-border transaction experience.

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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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Published in International Accounting Bulletin

Beyond the Rubber Stamp: Why the 2026 Proxy Ballot is the New Strategic Referendum

The annual vote is no longer a procedural formality. Ilkay Sarpdag examines how the proxy ballot has become the mechanism through which shareholders test strategy, capital allocation and board accountability.

Get in Touch

Let's Discuss Your Situation

European Office
Floor 18, 100 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4AG
United Kingdom
Email
GlobalAdvisory@Zenvest-Partners.com

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

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