About

Provided by Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

Internal governance issues and the lawsuits that so often accompany them play a large role in our practice.  Especially in the context of corporate transactions, these issues demand deep knowledge of Delaware law and its exacting standards. We counsel directors, officers, and other fiduciaries on their responsibilities, and we defend them, when necessary, in litigation.

In high-stakes litigation, our clients and co-counsel rely on us to help them assess the factual, legal, and logistical complexities. We evaluate the structures and provisions of the deal — many of which have broken new ground in the field — in ways that both anticipate and avoid future litigation.  When lawsuits do in fact threaten the deal, we are adept at resolving them, often in expedited proceedings before the Delaware Court of Chancery.



Chambers Review

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What the Team is Known For

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor is a well-regarded firm that handles the full range of corporate and alternative entity litigation, with a specific focus on M&A disputes and fiduciary duty litigation as well as hostile takeovers and proxy contests. Draws on a bench of high-quality attorneys and expertise in a range of industries, particularly energy. Regularly represents clients on both the defense and plaintiff sides. Further expertise in assisting on matters with notable cross-border elements.

Work Highlights

  • Young Conaway represented Ray Winborne in derivative litigation in the Court of Chancery arising out of a stockholder’s challenge of a transaction in which GoDaddy allegedly overpaid its pre-IPO owners and investors for a buyout of their right to payment under tax receivable agreements.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David McBride
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David McBride
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Senior Statespeople

David McBride has significant experience acting for directors and shareholders in complex litigation and investigations. He also has extensive understanding of issues arising from M&A.

Elena Norman
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Elena Norman
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Band 1

Elena Norman has broad litigation expertise and represents corporate clients including directors and stockholders. She draws recognition for her strength in merger disputes.

Elena is incredibly well respected by the court and has an outstanding knowledge of Delaware law.

Elena Norman is extremely smart, sophisticated, knowledgeable and has a lot of experience.

Elena is a top-notch litigator and advisor. She is an expert in Delaware law and provides excellent client services.

She is a strong leader with the respect of the court and her clients.

A superb practitioner, Elena graces the Delaware bar with knowledge, even-handedness and a measured temperament.

Martin Lessner
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Martin Lessner
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Band 2

Martin Lessner demonstrates experience acting for corporate clients in disputes concerning stockholders, M&A and fiduciary duties. He is well-versed in fraud and books and records issues as well.

C. Barr Flinn
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C. Barr Flinn
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Band 3

Barr Flinn brings his extensive experience to bear in the representation of clients involved in complex corporate governance proceedings. He often acts for special litigation committees.

James Yoch
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James Yoch
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Band 4

James Yoch has broad experience in a variety of substantive areas before the Delaware Court of Chancery that he utilizes in achieving optimal results when a client is faced with a need for a counselor, a litigator or both.

James has an outstanding knowledge of and a very thoughtful approach to challenging issues of Delaware law.

Rolin Bissell
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Rolin Bissell
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Band 4

Rolin Bissell has broad contentious expertise, which includes notable experience in matters including M&A disputes, proxy contests and fiduciary duty challenges. He typically acts for corporations and board members.

Ranked Lawyers at
Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

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Delaware

Chancery

David McBride
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David McBride
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Senior Statespeople
Elena Norman
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Elena Norman
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Band 1
Martin Lessner
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Martin Lessner
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Band 2
C. Barr Flinn
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C. Barr Flinn
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Band 3
James Yoch
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James Yoch
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Band 4
Rolin Bissell
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Rolin Bissell
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Band 4

Members

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Alberto Chávez

Alex Haims

Alyssa Atkisson McKeever

Amanda Pooler

Charles Park

Daniel Kirshenbaum

Elisabeth Bradley

Jack Jacobs

James Yoch, Jr.

Jason Rigby

Jillian Tyson

Kevin Rickert

Lakshmi Muthu

Lauren Fortunato

Liam Reeves

M. Paige Valeski

Makayla Monica

Michael Laukaitis, II

Mike Liu

Nicholas Rohrer

Paul Loughman

Richard Thomas

Sarah Haskins

Skyler Speed

Tammy Mercer

Head of Department

Tanner Jameson

William Johnston

Y. Carson Zhou