Chancery
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
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About
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The litigation group in the Wilmington office concentrates on civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels in federal and state courts around the country, with a strong emphasis on Delaware’s renowned Court of Chancery. Wilmington litigators are experienced in a broad range of corporate and securities litigation, including the defense of class and derivative actions, representation of special committees, fiduciary duties of directors, federal and state securities fraud claims, bankruptcy litigation, corporate valuations and statutory appraisals, and insurance acquisition transactions from a litigation as well as regulatory standpoint. Wilmington litigators also have handled many cases outside Delaware, including recent cases in Alabama, Connecticut, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Chambers Review
Skadden possesses a high-quality Delaware team with expertise across the span of corporate and securities disputes, including fiduciary duty litigation. The group draws on a deep bench of attorneys who are experienced both in Delaware and nationally. The firm handles class and derivative actions along with fraud, contract and appraisal disputes. It also advises on litigation arising from M&A and bankruptcies, in addition to related regulatory issues.
Work Highlights
- Skadden successfully represented CEO and founder of OneTrust Kabir Barday in litigation and negotiations surrounding a TRO sought against Barday by OneTrust LLC's controller and now former board chairman.
Strengths
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"The firm has a deep bench of great lawyers and provides excellent and practical advice."
"The firm is able to put the correct level of skills and knowledge toward each project and has the ability to navigate and advise our company on the best paths to defend complex claims."
"The Skadden team is highly skilled and strategic in its approach."
"The firm has a deep bench of great lawyers and provides excellent and practical advice."
"The firm is able to put the correct level of skills and knowledge toward each project and has the ability to navigate and advise our company on the best paths to defend complex claims."
"The Skadden team is highly skilled and strategic in its approach."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Lockwood is head of the firm's Wilmington office litigation practice and boasts experience handling securities fraud, breach of contract claims and appraisal actions. He typically acts for directors and large commercial clients.
"He is extremely knowledgeable in Delaware litigation. He's commercial as well as extremely tactical."
Edward Micheletti offers extensive contentious experience. He acts for an array of corporate clients, frequently within the financial services, entertainment and technology industries.
"He is well prepared, he has good insight and it felt like he really took our concerns on board."
Cliff Gardner has a burgeoning practice in the space. He typically acts for corporations in litigation relating to M&A and commercial disputes.
"Overall, Cliff is a very strong attorney. He's responsive, knowledgeable and attentive to our needs."
"He is sharp and has very good judgment."
Jenness Parker is an up-and-coming attorney with considerable expertise as a litigator. She regularly handles complex governance, contractual and securities disputes.
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