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Potter Anderson is best known for our extraordinarily deep bench of litigators with extensive experience in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the most influential trial court in the U.S. on matters of corporate law. We have more than 30 corporate litigators.
In addition to being trusted advisers to our clients, our partners play active roles in shaping Delaware corporate law. The Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, the source of virtually all annual revisions to the Delaware General Corporation Law, includes three Potter Anderson partners on its council. Our lawyers have also written some of the best-known Delaware legal resources, including Corporate and Commercial Practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery, a leading authority by Chambers-ranked lawyers Don Wolfe and Mike Pittenger on Delaware corporate practice that has been cited by the Delaware courts in approximately 500 published opinions.
Because of our reputation as a Delaware powerhouse, especially as a destination firm for corporate litigation, we attract well-known members of the judiciary who could choose to go anywhere. We currently count three former Delaware judges among our ranks, including Myron Steele, former chief justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware, former Delaware Superior Court judge and former vice chancellor of the Delaware Court of Chancery.
Chambers Review
Potter Anderson & Corroon is an outstanding firm with a deep bench of attorneys that retains its reputation as one of the leading firms in the Delaware Chancery space. The firm has significant experience in appraisal litigation and disputes relating to transactions involving both corporations and alternative entities. The group is experienced in litigating stockholder class, derivative and other actions. It also regularly advises boards and board committees on a variety of issues relating to corporate governance and conflict transactions.
Work Highlights
- Potter Anderson represented JMP Group and certain affiliated individuals in a stockholder challenge to the acquisition of Harvest Capital Credit Corporation by Portman Ridge Finance Corporation, alleging that JMP, the alleged controlling stockholder of HCAP, improperly extracted unique benefits and consideration from the merger through certain alleged "side deals".
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Potter Anderson is the best, most qualified and most responsive law firm in Delaware. The firm has multiple lawyers who give first-rate guidance and advice. It has great credibility before the Court of Chancery."
"Every person I came in contact with was intelligent, hard-working, persistent, committed to my case and, most importantly, highly effective."
"Potter Anderson is a top-tier Delaware firm able to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters. It has an outstanding bench of talented and knowledgeable lawyers."
"Potter Anderson is the best, most qualified and most responsive law firm in Delaware. The firm has multiple lawyers who give first-rate guidance and advice. It has great credibility before the Court of Chancery."
"Every person I came in contact with was intelligent, hard-working, persistent, committed to my case and, most importantly, highly effective."
"Potter Anderson is a top-tier Delaware firm able to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters. It has an outstanding bench of talented and knowledgeable lawyers."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Shannon has considerable experience acting for corporations, including leaders in the financial services and technology sectors. He is sought out for his broad commercial litigation expertise, including derivative litigation and disputes arising from M&A.
"In my view he is the best litigator in Delaware."
Peter Walsh is held in regard by sources. He offers experience in a range of disputes before the Delaware Court of Chancery, regularly acting for shareholders, directors and corporations.
Brad Davey boasts wide-ranging knowledge of the corporate disputes space, with a specialty in litigation arising from failed mergers and acquisitions. He has experience acting for both US and international clients.
"I think what really stands out about Brad is his strategic judgment. He is someone you go to where the answer is not clear and people have to go with their gut instincts. He is always in the right place."
"Brad is a solid and responsive lawyer."
Matthew Fischer acts on behalf of panels of directors and corporate entities across a diverse range of corporate disputes. He is deeply knowledgeable of various matters including indemnification, stockholder and derivative actions.
"Matt is outstanding. He worked extremely hard in my case and it resulted in a successful outcome."
"He provides good guidance."
"He is a standout who can both advise on Delaware corporate law and litigate. He is well respected in the Delaware Bar."
Michael Pittenger is a go-to litigator at the Delaware Bar, noted for his handling of corporate disputes arising from M&A and takeovers.
"He's a good trial lawyer who shows good judgment and always has an even temperament. He has an extensive knowledge of Delaware law."
"Michael is our go-to for the trickiest Delaware law issues."
Stephen Norman is often called upon to act in single-plaintiff and class action claims by a variety of corporate clients. He offers experience handling breach of contract claims and derivative actions.
Jacqueline Rogers is a rising lawyer in the corporate litigation sphere, with notable experience representing clients in merger and acquisition challenges.
"Jacqueline is a trusted adviser on Delaware law and talented advocate."
"Things are safe in her hands. She is thoughtful, sees the bigger picture and has a good ability to push back diplomatically."
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