Department profile
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Chancery

USA Guide 2026 : Delaware


Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Rankings

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Chancery - Delaware

Band 2

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

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  • Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati represented the members of the Special Litigation Committee of Coinbase appointed to investigate derivative insider trading claims brought in the Delaware Court of Chancery against certain current and former officers and directors of Coinbase, challenging approximately $3 billion of stock sales made in connection with Coinbase’s April 2021 direct listing.

Strengths

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  • They are thoughtful and efficient, and listen to clients' needs.

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  • They are thoughtful and practical, and provide actionable advice that is targeted to our business, governance structure, risk tolerance, and leadership and board considerations.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleWilliam Chandler
    Senior StatespeopleWilliam Chandler

    William Chandler

    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.

    • Bill was a substantial value-add to us on the matter.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • He is highly sophisticated.

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  • Band 2Brad Sorrels
    Band 2Brad Sorrels

    Brad Sorrels

    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 a very good advocate and very good on his feet.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • Brad is a Delaware corporate litigation expert.

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    • I can't recommend Brad enough for nuanced, business-friendly advice delivered in plain language.

      Chancery respondentUSA
    • He has a strong level of expertise and is extremely capable.

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    • He is recognized for his depth of knowledge with Delaware law, corporate law and new legislation. Also, he is thinking about the business objectives.

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  • Band 3Andrew D. Cordo
    Band 3Andrew D. Cordo

    Andrew D. Cordo

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

    • Andrew is very knowledgeable and responsive.

      Chancery respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (3)

Delaware

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