Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP are specialists in Delaware law, and extremely experienced in this area and have a strong reputation, working on large private transactions for large corporations. One client comments that it is a ‘go- to firm for the most complex Delaware state law and corporate governance issues.’ Daniel Matthews, Jeffrey Wolters, David Harris, and Louis Hering head up the practice, and are well supported by team members such as Eric Klinger-Wilensky, who ‘is exceptionally knowledgeable about the law’ and is instrumental in the team’s corporate work when it comes to transactions. The quartet are also supported by ‘superstar female partners’ such as Melissa DiVincenzo and Patricia Vella who ‘have deep knowledge, expertise and practical wisdom.’ Jason Russell is also a key team member for alternative entities.

Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. in Wilmington fields a large team of experts which includes leaders in the Delaware Bar who are ‘technically strong, innovative and accessible‘. The group has completed a high volume of public deals in Delaware over the years, and is noted by one client for being strong alternative entity matters. At the helm are Raymond DiCamillo, Elisa Maas, Michael Allen, and Catherine Dearlove. The firm’s deep bench also includes Nate Stuhlmiller, a key member of the team and whose advice exemplifies the ‘very practical and service oriented‘ advice which the wider group provides. Another key lawyer is John Mark Zeberkiewicz, who stands out for his corporate and transactional work. Srinivas Raju is a key team member for transactional and corporate governance issues within Delaware.

At K&L Gates, the group in Wilmington are experienced in advising clients on matters of Delaware entity law. Scott Waxman leads the team, described as being ‘smart‘ and giving ‘clear, insightful advice‘ as well as ‘knowing Delaware laws inside and out.’ A distinguishing feature of the practice as a whole its international reach, and therefore its ability to provide global clients in a range of industries with relevant advice. Other key lawyers in the team are Nicholas Froio, who is ‘hard-working, responsive and always reliable’ and Eric Feldman who ‘is a brilliant lawyer and knowledgeable about all types of transactions‘.