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Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities | USA

Delaware

This chapter includes company acquisitions, dispositions and related financing arrangements, mergers, joint ventures capitalizations, entity selection and formation, operating and partnership agreements and governance matters. Also covers those transactions designed to help restructuring within companies and their subsidiaries by change of ownership. Priority is placed on primary representatives, those acting for buyers and sellers, whilst those acting for financial advisors, underwriters and the banks financing such transactions are also considered. This area covers corporate governance and transactional advice provided to alternative entities, such as Limited Partnerships, Limited Liability Companys, Limited Liability Partnerships and Special Purpose Corporations.

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Band 1

  1. Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
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    Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is an exceptional firm with a strong bench that provides the full range of commercial services, with particular strength in working on alternative entity matters. The firm provides strong counsel on M&A, fund formation work and corporate litigation. Possesses experience in matters involving master limited partnerships, as well as advising prominent private equity, hedge and mutual funds. It also plays an important role in drafting and updating Delaware's alternative entities statutes.

  2. 1
    Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP has a market-leading practice with a fantastic reputation for providing advice to boards of directors, management and stockholders of Delaware corporations. Drawing on a deep bench of alternative entity expertise, the firm is able to handle the full spectrum of transactions involving Delaware entities. It advises a broad range of clients, including companies in the healthcare, financial services, media and technology sectors.

  3. Richards, Layton & Finger PA
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    Richards, Layton & Finger PA
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked

    Richards, Layton & Finger PA is a powerhouse in the Delaware market, with a deep bench of expert attorneys. It acts at the vanguard of Delaware corporation law, playing a significant role in the development and drafting of Delaware statutes. It offers significant expertise in the formation and operation of alternative entities, including LLCs, partnerships and statutory trusts. The firm excels in M&A and fund formation work, and is also regularly sought after for its counsel on governance issues.

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Band 2

  1. K&L Gates
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    K&L Gates
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    K&L Gates is well versed in an array of Delaware law matters, both in the state and on a national scale. The firm has considerable experience in the areas of alternative entities, including limited liability companies, general and limited partnerships, statutory trusts and corporations. It is also seen to handle a broad range of corporate and commercial transactions, such as securitizations, M&A, joint ventures and hedge funds, among others.

  2. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
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    Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked

    Skadden is a distinguished practice providing assistance on the full range of corporate matters. Considered a go-to group for high value and complex transactions. The firm is regularly sought after for its advice on fiduciary relationships and issues concerning limited liability companies and other alternative entities. Possesses wide-ranging sector expertise, including healthcare, energy and retail. Also draws upon resources from its national corporate practice and other Wilmington services, including bankruptcy and litigation, to enhance its service.

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Band 3

  1. Delaware Counsel Group LLC
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    Delaware Counsel Group LLC
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Delaware Counsel Group LLC is noted for its high quality counsel to national and international clients in the alternative entities space. The firm is highly adept in complex transactions involving statutory trusts, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and REITs. It is also noted for its work with SPVs, advising clients on their formation, governance and termination, and provides notable expertise in counseling clients in the financial services sector.

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    McCarter & English, LLP
    Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
    2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked

    McCarter & English LLP advises US and international clients in the corporate and alternative entities space. The firm is highly adept in advising limited partnerships and corporations on transactions, restructurings and governance matters. The firm is also noted for its work with SPVs.