Department profile
Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP

Chancery

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Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP

Rankings

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Chancery - Delaware

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole's practice is recognized for its adept handling of Chancery Court matters. The firm is particularly known for corporate and

alternative entity control disputes, breach of fiduciary duty actions and corporate/M&A class action suits.

Work Highlights

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  • Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole represented David Chitel, in his capacity as Sellers’ Representative for former stockholders of UrbanoTV, Inc. d/b/a NGL Media, Inc., in the prosecution of an action for breach of a $42.65 million Stock Purchase Agreement and fraudulent inducement against the purchaser, its related affiliates, and the law firm that represented the purchaser in the transaction.

Strengths

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  • They have a dedication to providing top-level service and helpful local-based advice.

    Chancery respondentUSA
  • They are a sophisticated boutique firm and are practical, pragmatic and appropriately zealous.

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  • The litigation team that I worked with were extremely communicative, respectful, professional and capable throughout the entire process.

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  • The department stands out for its combination of strong technical expertise and exceptionally clear communication.

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  • The firm excels in seeking creative and innovative solutions to legal issues faced by its clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Joseph Cicero
    Band 4Joseph Cicero

    Joseph Cicero

    Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP partner Joseph Cicero offers a broad base of expertise in Delaware state and federal courts, including in M&A and governance related litigation.

    • Joseph is an amazing person and an even better attorney. I enjoy the cases that I get to work with him because he brings so much to the table. His knowledge and experience are incomparable.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Joe has a high attention to detail and commercial expertise. He is very responsive to his clients' questions, thoughts and ideas. He is also a pleasure to work with and I felt extremely well represented in all aspects of my case.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 4Paul Brown
    Band 4Paul Brown

    Paul Brown

    Paul Brown is experienced in a wide array of commercial and corporate governance litigation before the Delaware courts. He is a partner at Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole LLP.

    • Paul Brown has provided excellent service for years. He is thoughtful, creative in his problem-solving, and always responsive.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Paul has been a great help to us.

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