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Richards, Layton & Finger PA

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Richards, Layton & Finger PA

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Richards, Layton & Finger’s corporate practice dominates Delaware’s legal landscape. The lawyers helped craft—and continue to develop—Delaware’s corporation, LP, LLC, GP and statutory trust statutes, and are recognized authorities in interpreting them. Their key role in the evolution of Delaware corporate law keeps them at the forefront of the state’s cutting-edge practice.

  • The firm has served as Delaware counsel on more M&A deals valued at or above $100 million than any other Delaware firm for 32 years running in The Deal’s annual rankings.
  • Richards Layton is regularly tapped as trusted Delaware counsel by national and international institutions, global corporations, and leading law firms, delivering nuanced, innovative advice on complex, high-stakes matters.
  • Our corporate lawyers serve on the prestigious governing council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association.
  • The firm’s pioneering alternative entities practice advises global law firms, international financial institutions, private funds, investment vehicles, publicly held entities, conflict committees and others on a full range of transactional as well as high-value confidential matters.
  • They have deep expertise in the structuring and operation of LLCs and partnerships, including structured finance, joint venture, hedge fund, financing, cross-border, merger, conversion, acquisition and dissolution transactions, as well as private equity investment funds and bankruptcy-remote LLCs and LPs.

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What the Team is Known For

Richards, Layton & Finger PA is a powerhouse in the Delaware market, with a deep bench of expert attorneys. It acts at the vanguard of Delaware corporation law, playing a significant role in the development and drafting of Delaware statutes. It offers significant expertise in the formation and operation of alternative entities, including LLCs, partnerships and statutory trusts. The firm excels in M&A and fund formation work, and is also regularly sought after for its counsel on governance issues.

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Work Highlights

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  • Richards, Layton & Finger represented Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors of EnLink Midstream in acquiring the outstanding public units of EnLink.

Strengths

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  • RLF is well recognized as a market leader and authority on DE LLC issues.

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  • RLF had sophisticated knowledge of Delaware fiduciary duty law and deep practical experience advising boards on these matters.

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  • They are certainly experts when it comes to Delaware law. They are unsurpassed and really experienced. They have the reputation and strong corporate practice, but they also have a strong presence in litigation.

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  • They want to make sure that we have a full understanding of the transaction as a client, what pitfalls there may be and ways to ensure we are protected.

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  • They have top-caliber talents and knowledge of this area of law.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eric A Mazie
    Eric A Mazie

    Eric A Mazie

    Eric Mazie is a highly respected alternative entities attorney. He is especially known for his contribution to the sphere of statutory trusts.

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  • Paul M Altman
    Paul M Altman

    Paul M Altman

    Paul Altman is a seasoned practitioner with broad experience in Delaware entity structuring. He regularly works with major private equity sponsors on the formation of high-value funds.

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  • William J Haubert
    William J Haubert

    William J Haubert

    William Haubert is well regarded for his expertise in transactional corporate work. His practice spans work with both buy- and sell-side parties in M&A and buyouts.

    • I have tremendous respect for him, and he was very important to my development as an M&A lawyer.

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  • C Stephen Bigler
    C Stephen Bigler

    C Stephen Bigler

    Stephen Bigler is a leading practitioner with expertise in the full range of corporate transactions. In addition to representing notable corporates, he regularly acts for private equity funds.

    • Steve has been a great partner to our firm for decades.

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    • I have worked with Steve for decades on deals involving tens of billions of dollars and highly technical, significant issues involving Delaware law.

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  • Doneene Keemer Damon
    Doneene Keemer Damon

    Doneene Keemer Damon

    Doneene Damon combines her alternative entities practice with sitting as chair of the firm's corporate trust and agency services group. She is particularly adept at handling complex securities matters.

    • Doneene Damon is the best of the best. She is so incredibly knowledgeable on all things. She is on so many boards and committees, and she is sought after for her advice. When she speaks, literally everyone is listening.

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    • Doneene is a corporate lawyer of the highest caliber. Her client list reflects the excellence in practice, skillset, acumen and professionalism that she delivers.

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  • John Mark Zeberkiewicz
    John Mark Zeberkiewicz

    John Mark Zeberkiewicz

    John Mark Zeberkiewicz provides experienced counsel to clients undertaking significant transactions, including M&A and initial public offerings.

    • We had a fairly complex transaction. John is the best and just terrific.

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  • Mark J Gentile
    Mark J Gentile

    Mark J Gentile

    Mark Gentile regularly handles transactions involving household-name listed companies, including IPOs, acquisitions and dispositions. He has notable experience in acting for clients in the software and technology sectors.

    • Mark is one of the deans of the Bar.

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  • Srinivas M Raju
    Srinivas M Raju

    Srinivas M Raju

    Srinivas Raju is cochair of the firm's corporate department and handles a range of matters, including simplification transactions.

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  • Gregory W Ladner
    Gregory W Ladner

    Gregory W Ladner

    Gregory Ladner is a highly experienced practitioner specializing in alternative entities. His practice sees him advising on the full range of Delaware company structures.

    • Greg is a true expert in the space.

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  • Kenneth Jackman
    Kenneth Jackman

    Kenneth Jackman

    Kenneth Jackman is well recognized for his adept handling of alternative entities-related matters.

    • Kenneth is extremely responsive and practical. He has a way of finding a straightforward solution to complex problems.

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  • Michael Allen
    Michael Allen

    Michael Allen

    Michael Allen is recommended for his astute representation of major corporates. His practice spans both M&A and capital markets transactions.

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  • Stephanie Norman
    Stephanie Norman

    Stephanie Norman

    Up-and-coming attorney Stephanie Norman is noted for her expertise in handling high-value M&A transactions, including advising on fiducary duties and related matters of Delaware corporate law.

    • Stephanie is an excellent practitioner.

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