Business leaders seek us for our advice on shareholder activism, hostile bids, complex transactions, governance crises, and routine AGMs where risk quietly accumulates.
We operate as an integrated team offering shareholder strategy, governance advisory, proxy solicitation, corporate actions, and shareholder engagement, all under one roof.
As the pioneer in Canadian markets, our depth of experience makes outcomes more predictable by spotting signals early, while positions are still forming and boards have room to act.
Whether it’s harnessing an annual meeting for long-term advantage, a complex transaction where execution determines outcome, or a contested situation where every move is consequential, issuers choose Kingsdale because the outcome is non-negotiable.
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Kingsdale has protected more Canadian boards and secured more shareholder votes for Canadian issuers than any other firm.
Founder's Message
Wes Hall is the undisputed leader in shareholder advisory and contested situations. Recognized as one of Canada’s “most influential powerbrokers” by The Globe and Mail.
Clients
Kingsdale is the preferred advisor to North America's biggest companies because we deliver unparalleled results.
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We’ve brought confidence to more Canadian issuers than any other firm. We’ll do it for yours.
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LSEG and Bloomberg recognize Kingsdale Advisors as Canada's #1 and among the Global Top 8 for company-side engagements in shareholder activism situations in FY2025. These rankings reaffirm our strength in securing investor support when the stakes are highest.
Our EVP of Governance Advisory, Victor Li, joins ICD’s Rahul K. Bhardwaj on the "Be It Resolved" podcast to discuss JPMorgan’s shift from proxy advisors to its proprietary AI. Victor analyzes if AI will displace the industry giants and how directors must adapt.
Aaron Boles, our President, offers a compelling perspective on JPMorgan’s decision to replace proxy advisory firms with its own AI platform and the implications for governance strategy, proxy contests, and the role of human judgment in capital markets.
