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Richards, Layton & Finger PA

Chancery

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Richards, Layton & Finger PA

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“Super sophisticated and pragmatic” as well as “smart, creative, and expert in the field of corporate litigation,” Richards, Layton & Finger is considered the “gold standard in Delaware” (The Legal 500). Backed by their extraordinary breadth and depth of experience, the firm’s corporate litigators have exceptional insight into the Court of Chancery’s judges, practices and procedures. Delaware corporations and alternative entities, from large publicly traded companies to private entities, turn to Richards Layton when they face complex corporate disputes.

  • The firm’s corporate litigators work on many of the most high-profile cases arising in Delaware, including complex appraisal matters, high-value mergers and acquisitions, breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate governance and control disputes, stockholder litigation, books and records demands, and more.
  • “Richards, Layton & Finger has been the pre-eminent Delaware corporate law firm for decades. They have a deep bench of very smart, very sophisticated lawyers” (The Legal 500).
  • The firm has long been involved in many of the landmark corporate cases in the Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court.
  • Richards Layton attorneys have for decades been instrumental in crafting, amending and adjudicating Delaware’s corporate law and practice.
  • Our lawyers are Fellows of the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers, American Academy of Appellate Lawyers, American College of Governance Counsel and Litigation Counsel of America.

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Chancery - Delaware

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Richards, Layton & Finger is a standout firm that is praised for its extensive breadth and depth of experience and its high level insight into the Court of Chancery. The team frequently handles high-value cases and offers particular strength in special committee representation, including in stockholder derivative claims, as well as issues relating to the Delaware General Corporation Law. It has notable expertise handling litigation involving M&A, appraisal matters and breaches of fiduciary duty.

Work Highlights

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  • Richards, Layton & Finger served as lead litigation counsel for QuarterNorth Energy in the Court of Chancery, defending against a group of warrant holders claiming breaches of warrant agreements and stockholder agreements.

Strengths

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  • They routinely handle complex and sophisticated matters and consistently provide smart and practical advice.

    Chancery respondentUSA
  • RLF has an unsurpassed track record and a deep bench of experienced professionals.

    Chancery respondentUSA
  • RLF have deep knowledge of practice and procedure in the Delaware Chancery Court. They know all the judges and are very familiar with the applicable law and rules.

    Chancery respondentUSA
  • The team at Richards, Layton & Finger has an unsurpassed breadth of knowledge, experience, and expertise in Delaware corporate law and litigation.

    Chancery respondentUSA
  • Richards Layton is practical, strategic, responsive and has strong expertise in Delaware law.

    Chancery respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGregory P Williams
    Senior StatespeopleGregory P Williams

    Gregory P Williams

    Gregory Williams maintains a reputation as a leading corporate litigator. He regularly acts in high-value disputes before the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court.

  • Band 1Blake Rohrbacher
    Band 1Blake Rohrbacher

    Blake Rohrbacher

    Blake Rohrbacher typically acts as lead counsel to corporate organizations in complex litigation, and offers a broad skill set that covers disputes including breach of contract matters and books and records requests. He has particular experience with non-profit organizations.

    • Blake is an all-star. He's super-smart and will give you practical, actionable advice very quickly.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 1Raymond DiCamillo
    Band 1Raymond DiCamillo

    Raymond DiCamillo

    Raymond DiCamillo is recognized for his strong contentious practice that sees him cover matters including M&A and shareholder disputes, and offers notable expertise handling corporate governance concerns. He also advises on statutory and contractual disputes.

    • Ray is one of the best Delaware lawyers I have ever worked with.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Ray is a best-in-class Delaware lawyer. He's super-smart, practical and likable, as well as very effective in court.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Raymond is the best of the best. He is focused on practical, cost-efficient resolutions to difficult issues.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 2Catherine Dearlove
    Band 2Catherine Dearlove

    Catherine Dearlove

    Catherine Dearlove maintains a strong reputation for her work in corporate litigation, and boasts experience advising on books and records requests as well as corrective actions. She has experience representing clients in the Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court.

    • Cathy's legal expertise in Delaware corporation law and the Court of Chancery and creative thinking about potential claims, coupled with her practical approach to resolving a matter through litigation or other mechanisms, was instrumental in getting us to a better place in a complex, challenging and highly politically charged matter.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Cathy is an excellent Delaware law and litigation practitioner.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • We would highly recommend working with Catherine and would turn to her for future instructions without hesitation.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 2Lisa Schmidt
    Band 2Lisa Schmidt

    Lisa Schmidt

    Lisa Schmidt is held in high regard in the space. She advises corporations and their directors on a range of matters, including corporate governance and contractual disputes, among others.

    • Lisa was very helpful and responsive.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Lisa is a consummate Delaware corporate law and litigation expert. Lisa's advice and partnership are invaluable.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 2Rudolf Koch
    Band 2Rudolf Koch

    Rudolf Koch

    Rudolf Koch has expertise acting for both defendants and plaintiffs in complex litigation. Recent mandates include significant stockholder disputes and fiduciary cases.

    • Rudy was superb co-counsel, providing strategic and practical guidance throughout our Delaware expedited trial.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Rudolf is an accomplished trial lawyer. He is very smart and reasonably aggressive when necessary.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • He possesses superb legal judgment and common sense on top of an encyclopedic knowledge of Delaware law. In particular, Rudy is great on his feet. He presents extremely well in court and has an excellent rapport with Delaware judges.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 4Kevin Gallagher
    Band 4Kevin Gallagher

    Kevin Gallagher

    Kevin Gallagher is experienced in disputes arising out of mergers and acquisitions as well as stockholder class and derivative actions.

    • He has a calming presence and thinks through difficult issues.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Kevin is a savvy and sophisticated litigator who provides excellent guidance for those seeking to navigate the intricacies of litigation in the Delaware Chancery Court.

      Chancery respondentUSA
  • Band 4Robert Burns
    Band 4Robert Burns

    Robert Burns

    Robert Burns is recognized as a strong litigator. He focuses his practice on representing directors and managers in corporate and commercial litigation.

    • Rob is extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

      Chancery respondentUSA

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