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What the Team is Known For

Ashby & Geddes is a respected team with a strong track record in the Court of Chancery serving as lead and local counsel. Its areas of strength include M&A litigation, fiduciary duty cases and proxy contests. The firm also handles statutory appraisal proceedings under Delaware General Corporation Law. It is often called upon to represent boards of directors, stockholders and CEOs, with experience of both plaintiff and defendant-side work.

Work Highlights

  • Ashby & Geddes acted as Delaware counsel for the Rwanda Social Security Board in fraud and breach of contract actions brought against a start-up in the pharmaceuticals sector.

Strengths

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Ashby & Geddes not only has deep knowledge and experience of Delaware law and the procedures and strategies specific to Delaware, but it is also super in bringing cases to successful conclusions.

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The team at Ashby & Geddes are very thorough, intelligent, and collaborative.

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They can handle large matters with sophistication and give similar care to small matters. 

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They have a very good understanding of how to present the most persuasive arguments possible in front of various judges. 

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Ashby & Geddes has a good understanding of both the institutional investor's and the company's perspectives.

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen E Jenkins
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Stephen Jenkins draws particular praise for his handling of appraisal actions, fiduciary duty disputes and corporate governance concerns.

Stephen Jenkins is sagacious.

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Catherine A. Gaul
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Catherine A. Gaul
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Band 2

Catherine Gaul is a respected litigator in the Delaware market. She has well-rounded knowledge and offers particular skill in the handling of breach of fiduciary duty and contract disputes.

Catherine Gaul was very smart, helpful and responsive.

Catherine Gaul has a very good sense of what will work and what will not. 

She is a rare five-tool player, excelling at strategy, legal analysis, procedure, writing and trials; she is always responsive and a trusted advisor.

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Philip Trainer
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Band 3

Philip Trainer acts on behalf of both companies and individuals in complex litigation including breach of fiduciary duty claims and valuation disputes.

Philip Trainer is my go-to guy.

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Delaware

Chancery
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Stephen E Jenkins
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Catherine A. Gaul
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Catherine A. Gaul
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Philip Trainer
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Band 3
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Chancery: Mainly Plaintiff
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Stephen E Jenkins
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Band 2
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