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Chancery - Delaware

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati is a noted firm with extensive experience representing clients in a host of business lawsuits, including breach of fiduciary duty, stockholder disputes and litigious M&A matters. It regularly acts for technology, communications and financial services companies. The firm also has particular strength in special committee representation.

Work Highlights

  • Wilson Sonsini represented Autodesk and its directors in a dispute with an activist shareholder who alleged that the company's Board had breached their fiduciary duties by not reopening the procedure for the nomination of directors following alleged material changes in circumstances.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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William Chandler
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William Chandler
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Senior Statespeople

William Chandler has extensive experience with the Delaware Court of Chancery, having previously served as Chancellor. He advises clients on corporate governance and M&A issues.

William Chandler provides valuable insight into the court, he is responsive, has good solutions for complex problems and is highly strategic.

Brad Sorrels
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Brad Sorrels
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Band 2

Brad Sorrels is an experienced litigator. He is relied upon to handle high-profile M&A and commercial litigation, among other matters, on behalf of companies and their directors.

Brad is very practical and a good writer, I'm a fan. 

Brad Sorrels has excellent knowledge of Delaware Chancery procedures practice and precedent.

He knows cases and precedent so he has an edge. He is a strong practitioner and has good local knowledge.

Brad is an absolutely superb litigator.

Andrew D. Cordo
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Andrew D. Cordo
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Band 3

Andrew Cordo has deep expertise in fiduciary duties and appraisal actions. He frequently represents stockholders and directors.

Andrew Cordo consistently provides invaluable support and insight.

Ranked Lawyers at
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

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Delaware

Chancery

William Chandler
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William Chandler
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Senior Statespeople
Brad Sorrels
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Brad Sorrels
2
Band 2
Andrew D. Cordo
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Andrew D. Cordo
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Band 3