1.   Adams speculated that Hewlett is holding off conceding because his proxy solicitors have advised him that there may be blocks of votes that they could question.

2.   That became such a problem that IVS decided that only the proxy solicitors and the attorneys from both camps will be allowed to take part in the review process.

3.   When Hewlett-Packard learned from its proxy solicitor that Deutsche Bank intended to vote against the deal, Fiorina swung into action, the person said.

4.   Both companies hired proxy solicitors to sway shareholders to their side.