Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

Corporate & Commercial Litigation

John is a trial lawyer with nearly two decades of experience representing boards of directors, investors, and Fortune 500 companies in cases involving corporate governance issues, mergers and acquisitions, and stockholders’ rights. John’s practice puts him at the forefront of the major M&A cases litigated in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court. He also has significant experience litigating cases in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (CCLD) of the Delaware Superior Court.

John leverages his deep knowledge of Delaware law and finance to craft solutions for his clients. He brings impressive experience on high-profile cases, including, Politan v. Masimo, West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund v. Moelis & Company, and In re Match Group, Inc. Stockholder Litigation that involved consequential developments in Delaware law. Some of John’s recent trial victories include a case involving board control and an activist investor, and a first-of-its-kind case in the venture capital space.

Delaware Board of Bar Examiners (appointed by Delaware Supreme Court, 2018-2024) Delaware Court of Chancery Rules Committee Delaware State Bar Association University of Pennsylvania Institute for Law and Economics (Board of Trustees)

D., 2004, University of Pennsylvania Law School Associate, 2002-2003 and Research Editor, 2003-2004, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law Certificate of Study in Business Economics and Public Policy, 2004, University of Pennsylvania B.A., 1997, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey