
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. represents Delaware corporations and alternative entities, publicly traded companies, and private or family-owned businesses before the Delaware Court of Chancery and Supreme Court. The practice handles appraisal matters, breach of fiduciary duty claims, corporate governance and control disputes, and stockholder litigation, as well as book and record demands. Wilmington-based practice head Raymond DiCamillo has established experience litigating corporate control, corporate governance, and statutory and contractual disputes in the Delaware state and federal courts. Rudolf Koch focuses on shareholder class actions, derivative lawsuits, contested mergers and acquisitions, contractual disputes, and appraisal actions, while Blake Rohrbacher brings expertise in Delaware law concerning non-profit and non-stock corporations. Catherine Dearlove focuses on governance disputes involving Delaware limited partnerships, while Matthew Murphy handles litigation involving fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and contractual disputes. Another key name is Lisa Schmidt.
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- 'The Richards, Layton & Finger team is strong in the breadth and depth of its expertise in Delaware corporate law and litigation matters.'
- 'Lisa Schmidt is an excellent partner on complex Delaware corporate law and litigation matters.'
- 'Richards, Layton & Finger have intimate, market-leading knowledge of evolving trends in Delaware law and practice. They know the courts inside and out. And they provide smart, practical advice.'
- 'What sets them apart from similar firms is their excellent judgment, deep knowledge of the bench and the relevant precedent, and strong responsiveness.'
- 'Blake Rohrbacher has excellent judgment, is extremely quick, and is a very steady set of hands in a crisis.'
- 'Blake Rohrbacher is a phenomenal lawyer.'
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Rudolf Koch
Practice head
Raymond DiCamillo
Other key lawyers
Rudolf Koch; Blake Rohrbacher; Catherine Dearlove; Lisa Schmidt; Matt Perri; Dan Kaprow
