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Chancery - Delaware

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Morris James is a strong firm that is well thought of for its work in M&A disputes, shareholder derivative suits and breach of contract cases, among other matters. The firm also advises special transaction committees in connection with merger transactions as well as representing companies or stockholders in statutory proceedings regarding control and appraisal disputes. The team is adept at serving as lead and Delaware counsel to both defendants and plaintiffs.

Work Highlights

  • Morris James represents The Carlyle Group in litigation involving the sale of a portfolio company to another private equity firm and alleged breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment.

Strengths

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Depth of legal research, level of customer service, and diligence in trying circumstances are hallmarks of this firm's performance.

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They demonstrated an impressive ability to quickly get up to speed, delivering responses and pleadings that were not only precise and well-crafted but also innovative and efficiently digestible.

Chancery respondent
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Morris James fields very smart and experienced lawyers who have always been responsive to our needs.

Chancery respondent
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Morris James consistently provided strong, practical, and commercial guidance.

Chancery respondent
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They have consistently demonstrated skill in identifying and effectively addressing the intricate issues involved.

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Notable Practitioners

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Lewis H Lazarus
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Lewis H Lazarus
Head of Chancery
2
Band 2

Lewis Lazarus typically advises on complex disputes involving M&A deals and alleged breaches of fiduciary duty.

Lewis Lazarus has seen around corners, anticipated issues and judicial reactions, and ensured that we burdened the chancery court with only the best arguments on important issues.

Lewis Lazarus is savvy, sophisticated, resourceful and responsive.

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Albert Manwaring IV
3
Albert Manwaring IV
Head of Chancery
3
Band 3

Albert Manwaring chairs the firm's corporate and commercial litigation group. He has considerable experience representing clients in business and fiduciary litigation. His clients include directors and stockholders.

Albert is one of the top lawyers in the Chancery Court and has comprehensive knowledge of the Court and Delaware law. 

Albert Manwaring is an invaluable adviser in any significant litigation we have in Chancery.

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Tyler O'Connell
3
Tyler O'Connell
3
Band 3

Tyler O'Connell regularly represents clients in defense of breach of fiduciary duty claims and governance disputes.

Tyler is responsive, gracious, smart as hell, a legal street fighter with the politesse of a seasoned diplomat.

Tyler O'Connell provided outstanding support, and exhibited strong insights and awareness of the Delaware courts.

Tyler is great, easy to work with and extremely competent.

Tyler O’Connell is outstanding: he is smart, practical and effective and he knows the Chancery Court and what is expected there.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Morris James LLP

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Lewis H Lazarus
2
Lewis H Lazarus
Head of Chancery
2
Band 2
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Albert Manwaring IV
3
Albert Manwaring IV
Head of Chancery
3
Band 3
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Tyler O'Connell
3
Tyler O'Connell
3
Band 3
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