Chancery
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Provided by Bayard, P.A.
The Delaware Court of Chancery is the preeminent state court in the nation for the adjudication of corporate matters, given Delaware’s reputation as a forum of choice for incorporations and the creation of alternative business entities such as limited liability companies, statutory trusts, and limited partnerships.
Bayard Corporate Litigation attorneys:
- have broad experience in all types of business litigation matters in Delaware courts and federal courts.
- have expertise in corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery.
- have handled numerous types of corporate governance cases, including contests for the control of boards of directors; corporate election disputes; stock appraisal cases; stockholder class and derivative actions alleging breaches of fiduciary duty; proceedings involving the rights of preferred stockholders and debt holders; and expedited proceedings for the inspection of corporate records.
Chambers Review
Bayard has 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. The firm is experienced acting in both lead and Delaware counsel roles. It acts on behalf of trusts, limited partnerships and LLCs, along with other business entities from a broad range of industries.
Work Highlights
- Bayard served as lead trial counsel for hedge fund Pentwater Capital Management in an objection to the fee award in the Dell class action settlement.
Strengths
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"They have the ability and experience to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They respond in proper time and their service is excellent."
"The responsiveness and insight is excellent."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and very deep."
"They have the ability and experience to handle complex and sophisticated matters. They respond in proper time and their service is excellent."
"The responsiveness and insight is excellent."
"The team is extremely knowledgeable and very deep."
Notable Practitioners
Brett McCartney is held in high regard in the market. He is respected for his ability to handle matters related to fiduciary duties and alternative entity disputes.
"Brett is expert in matters of Delaware business law; he's a great strategist and very strong in the courtroom. He is highly regarded by the Delaware Bench and Delaware corporate Bar."
"He's a very strong leader."
"Brett is well versed in chancery procedure and able to find creative solutions to difficult problems."
Practice group cochair Peter Ladig has a wealth of knowledge in corporate litigation. His experience includes access to books and records requests and breach of fiduciary duty claims.
"He knows the law, he knows the judges and he provides practical advice. He's a pleasure to work with."
"Pete is well known to the court and very experienced in complex chancery matters."
Stephen Brauerman offers extensive experience acting in complex disputes before the Court of Chancery. He handles a range of commercial disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty actions, contract disputes and IP concerns.
"Stephen is able to handle a wide range of cases well."
"Not only does he have a breadth of knowledge of the law and the judges and the Chancery Court, but he also has a calm demeanor."
As cochair of Bayard's litigation group, Jason Jowers has a wealth of expertise in a wide range of Delaware corporate and alternative entity suits.
"Jason is an excellent lawyer who provides sage and practical advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bayard, P.A.
Delaware
Members
Provided by Bayard, P.A.
Brett M. McCartney
Elizabeth A. Powers
Ian D. McCauley
Jason C. Jowers
Justin C. Barrett
Ronald P. Golden
Thad J. Bracegirdle