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Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

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Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP

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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.

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Chancery - Delaware

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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.

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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • They are well-versed in Delaware law, provide excellent legal advice and are extremely dedicated.

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  • This firm goes above and beyond the normal local counsel. It is hyper-responsive and provides substantive as well as procedural feedback that is invaluable.

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  • Young Conaway possesses excellent expertise in Delaware law and practice. It provides highly responsive and engaged counsel.

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  • The attorneys from Young Conaway add incredible value. Not only in terms of court-specific knowledge and practices, but also in both day-to-day drafting and discovery work as well as substantive strategic decision making.

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  • Young Conaway has very strong leadership comprised of litigators and transactional attorneys with exceptional expertise in Delaware law. They also have associates who are responsive, hard-working and professional.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • David McBride
    David McBride

    David McBride

    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.

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  • Elena Norman
    Elena Norman

    Elena Norman

    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.

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

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

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

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

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  • Martin Lessner
    Martin Lessner

    Martin Lessner

    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.

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  • C. Barr Flinn
    C. Barr Flinn

    C. Barr Flinn

    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.

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  • James Yoch
    James Yoch

    James Yoch

    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.

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  • Rolin Bissell
    Rolin Bissell

    Rolin Bissell

    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.

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