‘Top notch Delaware litigation firm’ Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP is frequently tasked with representing clients in precedent-setting disputes, ranging from defending against activist shareholders and challenges to mergers, including SPAC transitions, and is also well versed in defending clients facing demands for books and records inspections. Megan Ward Cascio, whose experience encompasses both merger and proxy contests, heads the team alongside Kevin Coen. William Lafferty has a strong record in takeover litigation, while further M&A disputes experience comes in the form of John DiTomo, who defends case in the financial services space. among others.
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- 'Top notch Delaware litigation firm.'
- 'Bill Lafferty and John DiTomo are excellent - great judgment and experience.'
- 'Top quality litigators who are very well known and well respected in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court. Quality across the board.'
- 'Among the younger partners, Kevin Coen is a standout.'
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Practice head
Megan Ward Cascio; Kevin Coen
Other key lawyers
John DiTomo; William Lafferty