26 Richards, Layton & Finger Practices Recognized in U.S. News “Best Law Firms” Rankings

November 4, 2021

Firm News

WILMINGTON, Delaware (November 4, 2021) – Richards, Layton & Finger has been recognized for excellence in 26 practice areas in the 2022 edition of the U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” rankings, including receiving the survey’s top Tier 1 ranking in 20 practice areas.

Richards Layton has more practices listed in the “Best Law Firms” Delaware rankings than any other firm in the state. Two of the firm’s practices—Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation and Securitization and Structured Finance Law—also achieved national ranking.

“Richards Layton has built a reputation as the go-to firm for handling complex matters of Delaware law across a wide range of practice areas,” says Doneene Damon, president of the firm. “We are proud not only of the exceptional counsel and outstanding service we provide to our clients, but also of the work we do to enhance our profession and our community. And we’re honored that U.S. News continues to recognize our commitment to excellence.”

Delaware Tier 1

  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Copyright Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Law
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Litigation
  • Patent Law
  • Patent Litigation
  • Real Estate Law
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law
  • Tax Law
  • Trusts & Estates Law
  • Trusts & Estates Litigation

 Delaware Tier 2

  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
  • Labor & Employment Litigation
  • Privacy and Data Security Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Trademark Law

About Richards, Layton & Finger
Delaware’s largest law firm and one of its oldest, Richards, Layton & Finger helps clients navigate complex issues and the intricacies of Delaware law.  We advise global companies, business partnerships, leading financial institutions, local businesses, and individuals across a wide range of practices, including corporate law, alternative entities, commercial law, bankruptcy and restructuring, and litigation.

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