USA Delaware Chancery

A preeminent firm with a high level of experience and expertise across a range of commercial disputes. Praised by market sources for its work in lawsuits concerning M&A, takeover battles and proxy contests, among other matters. Represents a wide array of clients including shareholders, limited partners and limited liability companies. Also regularly advises special committees of independent directors on conflict of interest issues.

An outstanding firm with a deep bench of attorneys that retains its reputation as one of the leading firms in the Delaware chancery space. Has significant experience in appraisal litigation and disputes related to transactions involving both corporations and alternative entities. Experienced in litigating stockholder class, derivative and other actions. Also regularly advises boards and board committees on a variety of issues relating to corporate governance and conflict transactions.

A well-regarded litigation boutique with a strong track record in corporate and commercial disputes in Delaware. Areas of strength include corporate control disputes, stockholder litigation and appraisal proceedings. Regularly represents major corporate clients as lead trial counsel as well as assisting with internal investigations. Also advises directors and special committees on associated corporate governance and transactional matters.

A high-quality Delaware team with expertise across the span of corporate and securities disputes, including fiduciary duty litigation. Draws on a deep bench of attorneys who are experienced both in Delaware and nationally. Handles class and derivative actions along with fraud, contract and appraisal disputes. Also advises on litigation arising from M&A and bankruptcies, in addition to related regulatory issues.

A respected boutique that provides recognized expertise in corporate and commercial litigation. Attorneys excel at control contests, valuation disputes and M&A litigation, among other matters. Represents both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation involving corporate governance and transaction.

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 assisting on matters with notable cross-border elements.

A respected team with a strong track record in the Court of Chancery serving as lead and local counsel. Areas of strength include M&A litigation, fiduciary duty cases and proxy contests. Also handles statutory appraisal proceedings under Delaware General Corporation Law. Often called upon to represent boards of directors, stockholders and CEOs, with experience of both plaintiff and defendant-side work.

Experienced group with significant depth in M&A and corporate governance issues. Clients come from a range of industries including pharmaceuticals, banking and energy. Able to represent both defendants and plaintiffs in derivative suits and class actions.

A reputation for excellence in the Delaware corporate litigation Bar. Handles a range of cases including contests for corporate control, challenges to M&A and stockholder class and derivative actions. Experienced acting in both lead and Delaware counsel roles. Acts on behalf of trusts, limited partnerships and LLCs, along with other business entities from a broad range of industries.

Established practice with significant experience representing managers, directors and investors. Often advises clients on numerous corporate and commercial disputes including fiduciary duties and contests for corporate control. Has noted experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants.

Paul, Weiss boasts a significant practice in the space. It has a deep bench of strong attorneys who are adept at handling disputes arising from M&A. The team also has notable experience of acting on behalf of clients in high-profile derivative actions. The group is also renowned for its ability to advise clients on complex corporate governance matters.

A noted firm with extensive experience representing clients in a host of business suits, including breach of fiduciary duty, stockholder disputes and litigious M&A matters. Regularly acts for technology, communications and financial services companies. Also has particular strength in special committee representation.