Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, Chancery

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Provided by Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP

Potter Anderson is best known for our extraordinarily deep bench of litigators with extensive experience in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the most influential trial court in the U.S. on matters of corporate law. We have more than 30 corporate litigators.

In addition to being trusted advisers to our clients, our partners play active roles in shaping Delaware corporate law. The Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, the source of virtually all annual revisions to the Delaware General Corporation Law, includes three Potter Anderson partners on its council. Our lawyers have also written some of the best-known Delaware legal resources, including Corporate and Commercial Practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery, a leading authority by Chambers-ranked lawyers Don Wolfe and Mike Pittenger on Delaware corporate practice that has been cited by the Delaware courts in approximately 500 published opinions.

Because of our reputation as a Delaware powerhouse, especially as a destination firm for corporate litigation, we attract well-known members of the judiciary who could choose to go anywhere. We currently count three former Delaware judges among our ranks, including Myron Steele, former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware, former Delaware Superior Court judge and former vice chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery.

Chambers Review

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Chancery - Delaware

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What the Team is Known For

Potter Anderson & Corroon is an outstanding firm with a deep bench of attorneys that retains its reputation as one of the leading firms in the Delaware Chancery space. The firm has significant experience in appraisal litigation and disputes relating to transactions involving both corporations and alternative entities. The group is experienced in litigating stockholder class, derivative and other actions. It also regularly advises boards and board committees on a variety of issues relating to corporate governance and conflict transactions.

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Work Highlights

Potter Anderson & Corroon represented Mark Zuckerberg and certain other current and former directors of Meta in derivative stockholder litigation alleging breaches of fiduciary duty in connection with Meta’s user data security and privacy controls.

Strengths

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Potter Anderson provides valuable insights not only on the case law, but also on how the judges are applying case law in real time. They provide tremendous insight on how particular judges think about the law in different ways.

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They possess a deep knowledge of and experience with Delaware courts and Delaware law.

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Potter and Brad Davey in particular are real leaders in providing local, practical and strategic advice in Delaware litigation. They know the courts well and exercise incredible judgment, adding real value to client representations.

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They are trusted experts in fast-moving corporate governance disputes.

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They possess a deep knowledge of and experience with Delaware courts and Delaware law.

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They are trusted experts in fast-moving corporate governance disputes.

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Notable Practitioners

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Kevin R Shannon

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Kevin Shannon has considerable experience acting for corporations, including leaders in the financial services and technology sectors. He is sought out for his broad commercial litigation expertise, including derivative litigation and disputes arising from M&A.

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Michael Pittenger

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Michael Pittenger is a go-to litigator at the Delaware bar, noted for his handling of corporate disputes arising from M&A and takeovers.

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Peter J Walsh Jr

Head of Chancery

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Peter Walsh is held in regard by sources. He offers experience in a range of disputes before the Delaware Court of Chancery, regularly acting for shareholders, directors and corporations.

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Brad Davey

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Brad Davey boasts wide-ranging knowledge of the corporate disputes space, with a specialty in litigation arising from failed mergers and acquisitions. He has experience acting for both US and international clients.

Brad is my go-to Delaware litigator. He is a unique combination of smart, strategic, commercial and likable.

I work closely with Brad and he is my first choice for a Delaware lawyer. He brings sophistication, judgment and responsiveness to the table.

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Matthew E Fischer

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Matthew Fischer acts on behalf of panels of directors and corporate entities across a diverse range of corporate disputes. He is deeply knowledgeable of various matters including indemnification, stockholder and derivative actions.

Matt is a terrific partner in complicated Delaware cases.

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Stephen C Norman

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Stephen Norman is often called upon to act in single-plaintiff and class action claims by a variety of corporate clients. He offers experience handling breach of contract claims and derivative actions.

Steve is a stellar lawyer with tremendous knowledge and experience in the Delaware courts. He's well respected in the Bar and among the judges. He has great judgment.

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Jacqueline Rogers

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Jacqueline Rogers is a rising lawyer in the corporate litigation sphere, with notable experience representing clients in merger and acquisition challenges.

She is a real star and stands out as a cool head under pressure, an excellent negotiator, and a skilled writer.

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