Private Wealth Law - Delaware
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.
Strengths
"The firm does a great job promoting growth from within, retaining top talent and mentoring junior associates. The team is always available when needed and can be counted on to respond quickly."
"The team is quick to respond even on weekends. They work well with clients and provide an excellent work product."
Notable Practitioners
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 Conaty is an extremely well-thought-of practitioner. He is very hard-working and very confident."
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's experience and thoroughness are invaluable as counsel." "Donald Sparks is practical, solution-oriented, very positive and one of the best lawyers in Delaware."
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 always willing to work with clients to find the right solution that makes the most sense. Chad is very practical and able to manage multiple matters, with a keen eye for the details." "Chad is knowledgeable, thorough and simply excellent." "Chad Shandler is a very good, knowledgeable lawyer and is very experienced in the litigious space." "Chad Shandler goes above and beyond. His skill and expertise is fantastic." "Chad Shandler is a tough litigator and a strong advocate for his clients. He is an outstanding lawyer on the other side."
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 knowledgeable and business-minded." "Beth is an excellent trusts and estates attorney. She is very knowledgeable and always produces a superior work product."
