Chancery
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
Band 3
Email address
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+1 302 654 1888Chambers Review
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 represented Thermo Fisher Scientific PSG Corporation as plaintiff in a breach of contract and declaratory judgment action in connection with agreement to develop plasmids.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have excellent grasp of Delaware law and provide excellent turnaround."
"The team is knowledgeable and responsive."
"They have excellent grasp of Delaware law and provide excellent turnaround."
"The team is knowledgeable and responsive."
Notable Practitioners
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 is responsive, smart, well respected by the judges and stays up to date on legal developments."
"She is an experienced litigator who is practical in her advice."
Stephen Jenkins draws particular praise for his handling of appraisal actions, fiduciary duty disputes and corporate governance concerns.
Philip Trainer acts on behalf of both companies and individuals in complex litigation including breach of fiduciary duty claims and valuation disputes.
"Philip is great in court."
Ranked Lawyers at
Ashby & Geddes
Delaware