Cory Kandestin graduated first in his class at Vanderbilt University Law School. Cory is a bankruptcy litigator. His practice includes litigating fraudulent transfer actions, valuation and solvency issues, evidentiary hearings, and appeals. Cory also has significant experience leading special committee investigations.…
Chad Shandler is chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. Chad has achieved significant victories in all of Delaware’s courts, including the Delaware Supreme Court and Third Circuit Court of Appeals. He is an experienced litigator with expertise in a variety of areas, including complex financial and commercial litigation, trusts and estates litigation, intellectual property litigation, and…
Jeffrey Moyer is executive vice president of the firm. Jeff’s varied litigation practice has included trying cases in all of Delaware’s state and federal courts. A “talented lawyer with great judgment and client service” (Chambers USA), he focuses his practice primarily on complex commercial and intellectual property litigation. Jeff has represented some of the…
Kevin Gallagher is “a great litigator with great judgment” (Chambers USA). Kevin primarily litigates complex corporate control, corporate governance, contractual, and other commercial disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Delaware Supreme Court and the federal courts of Delaware. His practice focuses on litigation and advisory matters relating to Delaware business organizations and…
Brendan Schlauch is named among The Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch.” Brendan focuses his practice on corporate bankruptcy, bankruptcy litigation, corporate restructuring, and other insolvency matters. He also provides advice and legal opinions as a member of the firm’s substantive non-consolidation opinion team. In addition, Brendan has advised on a variety of commercial…
“Antonios Roustopolous’s guidance was invaluable, and he shepherded our project from inception to successful completion” (Chambers USA, 2025). Tony focuses his practice on matters related to commercial real estate, which range from simple real estate transactions and financings to complex business matters related to real and personal property. His experience includes a wide range of…
“Melissa Stubenberg is excellent. Incredibly knowledgeable, practical, solutions oriented, and always available.” (The Legal 500) Backed by more than 20 years of experience in matters involving Delaware limited liability companies and partnerships, Melissa advises clients on complex issues regarding the formation, operation, and dissolution of these alternative entities. Her clients include many Fortune 500…
“Richard Rollo is one of the best trial lawyers with whom I have worked—period” (The Legal 500). Rich, a seasoned and tech-savvy litigator with over 25 years of experience, represents both defendants and plaintiffs in high-stakes corporate and commercial disputes in Delaware’s prestigious business courts. His practice focuses on matters involving: Complex contractual disputes…
Head of the firm’s Tax / Trusts & Estates Group, Beth Knight is a “a brilliant attorney … bright in the extreme, with an excellent eye for detail” (Chambers HNW). Beth’s practice encompasses estate planning, estate administration, tax planning, and wealth preservation. She represents high net worth individuals in implementing sophisticated estate plans, as…
Tara Hoffner is vice chair of the firm’s Business Department and one of Delaware’s leading attorneys in Delaware statutory trusts and common law trusts. Tara represents trustees, banks, trust companies, and administrative service providers in asset-backed securities transactions and structured finance transactions. Tara counsels clients on securitizations, debt issuances, equipment and project finance transactions, leveraged lease…