Chancery
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
Band 2
Contact number
+1 302 778 1000Chambers Review
Abrams & Bayliss is a respected boutique that provides recognized expertise in corporate and commercial litigation. Its attorneys excel at control contests, valuation disputes and M&A litigation, among other matters. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation involving corporate governance and transactions.
Work Highlights
- Abrams & Bayliss represented Abbvie Endocrine in a three-day trial in the Court of Chancery against Takeda Pharmaceutical Company in connection with Takeda's agreement to manufacture and supply Abbvie’s blockbuster drug Lupron, obtaining an approximately $450 million damages award.
Strengths
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"They are responsive and have excellent knowledge and real expertise in Delaware."
"Firm-wide they are strong, highly talented lawyers who all have a very good understanding of Delaware law. They are very effective brief writers and are poised and capable in court."
"They are responsive, well connected in the Delaware courts and provide excellent service."
"They are responsive and have excellent knowledge and real expertise in Delaware."
"Firm-wide they are strong, highly talented lawyers who all have a very good understanding of Delaware law. They are very effective brief writers and are poised and capable in court."
"They are responsive, well connected in the Delaware courts and provide excellent service."
Notable Practitioners
Thompson Bayliss has deep experience acting for both defendants and plaintiffs. He regularly advises clients across the spectrum of corporate and commercial litigation.
"He is a true specialist, a true leader and a powerhouse in the Court of Chancery."
"He is, in my opinion, the best commercial and corporate governance litigator in Delaware."
Kevin Abrams has broad commercial litigation expertise and handles work including appraisal disputes and derivative actions. He has an impressive client roster which includes banks and private equity firms.
"He is an excellent, knowledgeable and commonsense lawyer."
"Kevin is a seasoned practitioner in the area."