USA Guide 2026 : Delaware
Ranked Individuals
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McDermott Will & Schulte has a notable Delaware practice group with experience advising a broad client base spanning the financial services, healthcare and media and entertainment sectors, among others. The firm is well equipped to handle stockholder class and derivative actions, with considerable expertise advising on transaction challenges.
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McDermott Will & Schulte represented LionTree Advisors as a non-party in a stockholder class action involving claims relating to a December 2020 SPAC transaction involving Skillz.
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I have been extremely happy with their overall guidance and communication in the case. They are very available when needed and have built up a lot of trust.
They are very knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Their strengths include a highly effective litigation team with deep expertise in Delaware corporate law.
They are excellent advocates and very knowledgeable of Delaware law and practice.
McDermott Will & Schulte takes a practical approach to solving problems.
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Ashley Altschuler is routinely called upon to advise clients on corporate and securities matters. He is notably adept at handling disputes arising from M&A transactions. He is the managing partner of McDermott Will & Emery's Delaware office.
She is capable and experienced.
Ethan Townsend acts companies and individuals in state and federal court, with experience handling corporate and securities litigation.
Ethan has been excellent at supporting our needs. His knowledge, availability and clear communication have been instrumental in helping us.
Ethan excels at keeping the client appropriately informed, and he is exceptionally responsive when I have questions. Ethan has been outstanding in the courtroom, keeping our trial presentation moving smoothly.
Ethan has been outstanding to work with and brings a strong command of Delaware corporate litigation, along with a refreshingly candid approach.
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