About

Provided by Bayard, P.A.

The Delaware Court of Chancery is the preeminent state court in the nation for the adjudication of corporate matters, given Delaware’s reputation as a forum of choice for incorporations and the creation of alternative business entities such as limited liability companies, statutory trusts, and limited partnerships.

Bayard Corporate Litigation attorneys:

  • have broad experience in all types of business litigation matters in Delaware courts and federal courts.
  • have expertise in corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
  • have handled numerous types of corporate governance cases, including contests for the control of boards of directors; corporate election disputes; stock appraisal cases; stockholder class and derivative actions alleging breaches of fiduciary duty; proceedings involving the rights of preferred stockholders and debt holders; and expedited proceedings for the inspection of corporate records.

Chambers Review

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Chancery - Delaware

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bayard has a reputation for excellence in the Delaware corporate litigation Bar. Handles a range of cases including contests for corporate control, challenges to M&A and stockholder class and derivative actions. The firm is experienced acting in both lead and Delaware counsel roles. It acts on behalf of trusts, limited partnerships and LLCs, along with other business entities from a broad range of industries.

Work Highlights

  • Bayard represents Tesla in the much publicised derivative action for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment brought against current and former directors of the company.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brett McCartney
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Brett McCartney
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Band 3

Brett McCartney is held in high regard and is respected for his ability to handle matters related to fiduciary duties and alternative entity disputes.

Brett is a hard working and very knowledgeable lawyer who made himself available 24/7.

Brett is smart, sophisticated, well connected and commercial. I would use him every day and twice on Sundays.

Brett McCartney works hard and is always looking for creative ways to serve his clients.

He has good judgment and instincts and knows the court very well.

Brett McCartney was extremely knowledgeable, commercially-minded, responsive and user-friendly. 

Peter B Ladig
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Peter B Ladig
3
Band 3

Practice group cochair Peter Ladig has a wealth of knowledge in corporate litigation. His experience includes access to books and records requests and breach of fiduciary duty claims.

Peter Ladig is an excellent attorney and a trusted pair of hands.

Peter Ladig is a fantastic lawyer and person.

Stephen B. Brauerman
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Stephen B. Brauerman
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Band 3

Stephen Brauerman offers extensive experience acting in complex disputes before the Court of Chancery. He handles a range of commercial disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty actions, contract disputes and IP concerns.

Steve Brauerman is amazing to work with. I would not hesitate to reach out to him for assistance in any case.

Brauerman is great. He knows all the Delaware courts.

Stephen Brauerman is excellent.

Jason Jowers
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Jason Jowers
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Band 4

As cochair of Bayard's litigation group, Jason Jowers has a wealth of expertise in a wide range of Delaware corporate and alternative entity suits.

Jason is extremely good at working with opposing counsel to obtain the best results for his clients.

Jason is a smart, no nonsense, methodical strategist.

Jason Jowers has a very commercial approach that focuses on getting to business objectives in an efficient manner.

Jason has been great to work with and is very knowledgeable.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Delaware

Chancery

Brett McCartney
3
Brett McCartney
3
Band 3
Peter B Ladig
3
Peter B Ladig
3
Band 3
Stephen B. Brauerman
3
Stephen B. Brauerman
3
Band 3
Jason Jowers
4
Jason Jowers
4
Band 4

Members

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Brett M. McCartney

Elizabeth A. Powers

Ian D. McCauley

Jason C. Jowers

Justin C. Barrett

Ronald P. Golden

Thad J. Bracegirdle