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Richards, Layton & Finger PA

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Delaware

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Richards, Layton & Finger PA

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Delaware

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Richards, Layton & Finger provides sophisticated trust and estate planning solutions to wealthy clients. The firm acts for financial institutions, wealth management firms and corporate fiduciaries, and often represents its clients in fiduciary litigation matters before the Delaware courts.
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Strengths

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  • Richards, Layton & Finger has a collaborative and inclusive approach to client matters. This environment produces well thought-out solutions.

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  • Richards, Layton & Finger provide practical solutions, have knowledge of the law, and are willing to listen to the client and develop coordinated plans.

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  • Richards, Layton & Finger are known for their exceptional responsiveness and thoroughness in addressing clients' needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • F. Peter Conaty, Jr
    F. Peter Conaty, Jr

    F. Peter Conaty, Jr

    Peter Conaty advises individuals on trusts, estates and tax-related issues. He has particular expertise in advising trust companies on sophisticated Delaware trust structuring.

    • Peter is among the best.

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  • W. Donald Sparks, II
    W. Donald Sparks, II

    W. Donald Sparks, II

    Donald Sparks has broad knowledge in private wealth law, and deep experience advising high net worth individuals, banks and trust companies on estate planning, trusts structuring and tax.

    • Don Sparks has a high level of expertise and efficiency.

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    • Don Sparks is truly an established figure in Delaware trust law.

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  • Chad Shandler
    Chad Shandler

    Chad Shandler

    Chad Shandler handles litigation matters, including commercial litigation and trusts and estates disputes. He is experienced in representing clients before the Delaware Court of Chancery in trusts litigation.

    • Chad is excellent: he has enormous capabilities.

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  • Beth Gansen Knight
    Beth Gansen Knight

    Beth Gansen Knight

    Beth Gansen Knight is a trust and estate planning and administration expert, handling tax and asset protection issues for high net worth clients and fiduciaries.

    • Beth is driven to find a good client solution.

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    • Beth is a very good technician, very thoughtful and thorough.

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