Kevin R Shannon
USA Guide 2024
Band 1 : Chancery
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About
Provided by Kevin R Shannon
Practice Areas
Kevin R. Shannon practices primarily in the areas of corporate and commercial litigation, including substantial experience in litigating stockholder class, derivative and other actions in the Delaware Court of Chancery. He also has significant experience in litigating and providing advice regarding various proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law, such as actions for appraisal, indemnification, and dissolution. Kevin also has been involved in numerous cases involving partnerships, limited partnerships, and limited liability companies, and frequently counsels directors, stockholders, and other parties on their rights and obligations under Delaware law. With his financial/accounting background, Kevin has been involved in numerous appraisal proceedings and other cases that address financial and accounting issues. He has also advised numerous special committees in connection with investigations of alleged improper conduct, including accounting irregularities.
A longtime participant in firm committees and management, Kevin is the co-chair of the firm's Finance Committee and formerly served as practice leader of the Corporate Group.
Personal
Widener University School of Law, J.D.; Villanova University, B.S.
Chambers Review
USA
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In my view he is the best litigator in Delaware."
"In my view he is the best litigator in Delaware."