Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

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For many ‘the best across the board business law firm in Delaware’, Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is acknowledged as one of the standout Delaware firms and whether it is handling cases as lead counsel or as co-counsel with a national or international firm, it continues to build an impressive track record of success. Standout partners Megan Ward Cascio and Kevin M. Coen lead the practice. Coen, along with veteran litigator William M. Lafferty and the highly regarded Susan Waesco, acted for directors Purple Innovation, Inc. in connection with a proposal to take the company private and a proxy contest from 2022 to 2023. The parties settled on the eve of trial. The firm’s deep bench of talent includes Thomas Briggs, who handled a high-stakes case for directors of Premier, Inc.; John DiTomo, who acted as counsel to IAC Holdings Inc. in a dispute challenging the 2020 reverse spinoff of Match.com; the vastly experienced Kenneth J. Nachbar; and David Teklits, who recently advised directors of electric carmaker Mullen Automotive, Inc.

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‘Exceptional client service; practical approach to challenging issues; great recognition of business needs as balanced with legal analysis.’
‘Mac Measley is an exceptional partner, always available, immediately jumps into tough legal issues, creative problem solver.’
'The team has critical knowledge and expertise regarding the Delaware courts and procedure. They are a great team who can assist and manage all aspects of litigation.'
'Kevin Coen is an exceptional lawyer who is an invaluable partner for any litigation that I have in Delaware.'
‘Best across the board business law firm in Delaware.’
‘Team players internally and externally; good judgment, willing to draw ethical lines, understand importance of credibility; excellent knowledge of the law and institutions of the state. Bill Lafferty, John DiTomo, Liz Mullin, Susan Waesco are among the many standouts.’

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