Chambers Review
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Chancery - Delaware
What the Team is Known For
Ross Aronstam & Moritz is a well-regarded litigation boutique with a strong track record in corporate and commercial disputes in Delaware. The firm's areas of strength include corporate control disputes, stockholder litigation and appraisal proceedings. It regularly represents major corporate clients as lead trial counsel as well as assisting with internal investigations. The group also advises directors and special committees on associated corporate governance and transactional matters.
Strengths
"They are the best firm in terms of their knowledge of the law and the judiciary. Their collaboration and client service is great and they deliver good results."
"They provide outstanding service and are a top-notch firm in terms of helping sort through complicated legal issues."
Work Highlights
Ross Aronstam & Moritz successfully represented Elon Musk in stockholder litigation before the Delaware Supreme Court challenging Tesla's acquisition of SolarCity in a stock-for-stock transaction that valued SolarCity at approximately $2.6-2.8 billion.
Notable practitioners
Brad Aronstam is well versed across a range of chancery matters including fiduciary duty litigation, stockholder concerns and appraisal proceedings.
"Brad knows the law inside out and has very good judgment. I have tried very difficult cases with him and he just has a vision and understands how cases work out."
"He is an outstanding, true professional who is very well respected by the judges. He is extremely responsive and very well steeped in Delaware law."
David Ross regularly handles high-profile litigation concerning stockholder, M&A and fiduciary duty claims.
"David has a good presence in court. He's very comfortable, knows the law and I think I can say with certainty has more trial experience than any others."
"He is responsive and a genuinely nice person to work with."
"David is maybe the best litigator in Delaware. He has outstanding substantive knowledge and judgment."
Garrett Moritz maintains a sophisticated commercial litigation practice that regularly sees him handle M&A disputes, including those with cross-border elements. His client roster includes both corporates and shareholders.
"What stands out to me is his knowledge of the procedural issues and his strategy in what options are available. He is creative in a way I've not seen frequently."
"He is a first-rate, smart, strategic and practical lawyer. He is deeply knowledgeable in Delaware law practice and the law more broadly. I would trust him with the most complex matters."
Michael Sirkin is recognized for his sophisticated handling of complex litigation before the Court of Chancery. He is highly experienced in representing corporations in failed merger disputes.
"He's an incredibly smart, stellar lawyer who knows the Delaware case law."