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Provided by Christopher B. Chuff
Chris is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in complex corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Chris focuses his practice on complex corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Complex Commercial Litigation Division of the Delaware Superior Court.
He has extensive experience handling post-closing merger and acquisition (M&A) disputes, both on the sell-side and buy-side, including purchase price adjustment suits and proceedings; earnout and milestone payment disputes; escrow and holdback claims; indemnification claims based upon allegedly false representations and warranties in the purchase agreement; and fraud claims arising out of mergers and acquisitions.
Chris also frequently represents directors, officers, managers, members, partners, and companies in breach of fiduciary duty actions; advancement and indemnification proceedings; books and records demands and actions; appraisal actions; disputes over corporate control; challenges to corporate dividends and stock redemptions; and other statutory proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law and Delaware alternative entity statutes.
He also advises boards of directors and special committees regarding fiduciary duties and corporate governance matters, including in connection with potential mergers and acquisitions and other transactions.
Provided by Chambers
Christopher Chuff of Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has strong experience litigating in the Delaware Courts. He is noted for his handling of shareholder disputes, M&A litigation, and fiduciary breach claims.
Provided by Chambers
Chris is an expert in Delaware law, including new decisions, and provides the strong legal foundation that I need. He is also extremely flexible in creative in his problem solving.
Chris is an excellent attorney who is knowledgeable not only about current case law but does an excellent job predicting future developments.
Mr. Chuff navigated our matter and protected our interests.
Chris did an excellent job explaining the process, and the different directions the process could go. He set expectations in each case properly, clearly explaining our risks and likely outcomes.
Chris is an excellent lawyer and a great communicator.
Chris is an expert in Delaware law, including new decisions, and provides the strong legal foundation that I need. He is also extremely flexible in creative in his problem solving.
Chris is an excellent attorney who is knowledgeable not only about current case law but does an excellent job predicting future developments.
Mr. Chuff navigated our matter and protected our interests.
Chris did an excellent job explaining the process, and the different directions the process could go. He set expectations in each case properly, clearly explaining our risks and likely outcomes.
Chris is an excellent lawyer and a great communicator.