Ross Aronstam & Moritz LLP, Chancery

About

Provided by Ross Aronstam & Moritz LLP

Ross Aronstam & Moritz is focused on corporate and other complex commercial litigation in the Court of Chancery and other State and Federal courts in Delaware. Our litigation portfolio includes contests for corporate control, “busted deal” cases, alternative entity litigation, defense of corporations, directors, and officers against putative class actions brought by stockholder plaintiffs, and special statutory proceedings. Ross Aronstam & Moritz attorneys also have substantial experience with complex commercial litigation, as well as high-profile family trust disputes. Our experience in these disputes, both working co-counsel and as lead counsel, enables us to handle all stages of such matters, from pre-filing counseling through trial and appeal.

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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.

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Work Highlights

Ross Aronstam & Moritz represented Skydance Media and David Ellison in litigation arising out of the merger between Skydance and Paramount, a deal valued at $28 billion, together with Latham & Watkins.

Strengths

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The lawyers at RAM have great judgment and fantastic knowledge of the intricacies of Delaware practice, as well as great reads on how particular judges might react to particular arguments.

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They have deep knowledge of the Chancery Court, its procedures and bench.

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They are very smart, very hands-on. They are always available and directly involved.

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Ross Aronstam has some of the most talented litigators and trial lawyers on a deep bench that surpasses peer firms. They are aggressive but also conscientious, commercial and great at client service.

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They bring a highly sophisticated and practical approach to all of the cases.

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The lawyers at RAM have great judgment and fantastic knowledge of the intricacies of Delaware practice, as well as great reads on how particular judges might react to particular arguments.

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They have deep knowledge of the Chancery Court, its procedures and bench.

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They are very smart, very hands-on. They are always available and directly involved.

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Ross Aronstam has some of the most talented litigators and trial lawyers on a deep bench that surpasses peer firms. They are aggressive but also conscientious, commercial and great at client service.

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They bring a highly sophisticated and practical approach to all of the cases.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brad Aronstam

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Brad Aronstam is well-versed across a range of chancery matters including fiduciary duty litigation, stockholder concerns and appraisal proceedings.

Brad is the best Delaware counsel out there, incredibly sophisticated, knowledgeable and pragmatic.

Brad is usually my first call on tricky Delaware matters. He's smart, practical and has good strategic sense.

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David Ross

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David Ross regularly handles high-profile litigation concerning stockholder, M&A and fiduciary duty claims.

David is a pleasure to work with and one of the best around.

David is the best there is. He is highly knowledgeable of the Bar and judges in Delaware.

David is excellent at presenting effectively in court.

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Garrett Moritz

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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.

He is a super lawyer and widely respected.

He is very user-friendly and diligent.

Garrett is a very strong partner with deep knowledge of Delaware.

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S. Michael Sirkin

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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.

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