“Responsive, business-minded and client-focused” (Chambers USA), Catherine Dearlove has appeared as lead or co-counsel in many notable cases in the Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court. “An incisive and clear thinker,” “a master of case strategy,” and “a really fabulous lawyer” (Chambers USA), Catherine represents Delaware corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships,…
Brian Mammarella advises corporations and their directors, officers, and stockholders on Delaware corporate law and governance issues. Brian regularly advises on a broad array of corporate and transactional matters, including fiduciary duties, conflict of interest transactions, special committee matters, mergers and acquisitions, stockholder activism, and contests for corporate control. He also counsels clients on Delaware corporate…
Sara Wagner, chair of the firm’s Real Estate Services Group, is considered “THE top real estate lawyer in Delaware” (Chambers USA). Sara focuses her practice on complex transactions involving the finance, acquisition, sale, lease, and development of commercial real estate properties. With “technical competence,” an “impeccable skill set,” and “incredible experience” (Chambers USA…
“Rudolf Koch is one of the best lawyers in Delaware. He has incredible judgment and is a master of both the courtroom and the boardroom” (The Legal 500). “His oral presentation and written advocacy skills are exceptional, and his knowledge of Delaware law is superb” (Chambers USA). Litigating complex corporate and commercial…
Elisa Maas is a “trusted advisor for all things Delaware. She’s a creative and commercial partner; responsive, reliable and skilled at navigating complex situations.” (Chambers USA, 2024) Chair of the firm’s Limited Liability Company and Partnership Advisory Group, Elisa advises clients on the strategic use of Delaware entities to achieve their business goals, providing counsel…
Greg Williams is “a prominent figure, absolutely one of the top lawyers in the state bar” (Chambers USA). Greg’s practice has involved advising Delaware corporations, their directors, and officers and representing them in litigation. Described as an “encyclopedia of knowledge on Delaware law” with a “stellar reputation,” his “analytical skills and judgment are among…
Blake Rohrbacher is a “complete superstar” (The Legal 500), an “excellent advocate,” and a “go-to number-one on complex Chancery Court disputes” (Chambers USA). Blake focuses his practice on litigation, as well as advisory and transactional matters, relating to Delaware corporations and alternative entities. Described as “a genius, the best writer in Delaware”…
Srinivas Raju’s “understanding of the law is without equal” (Chambers USA, 2025). “A complete superstar” (The Legal 500) who is “practical, pragmatic, and knowledgeable” and “a phenomenal lawyer” (Chambers USA), Srini handles complex advisory, governance, transactional, and litigation matters involving Delaware corporations and alternative entities, including large public company M&A transactions.…
Mark Purpura enjoys a diverse commercial practice, focusing on complex transactions as well as banking and trust matters. “Really smart and incredibly hard-working” (Chambers USA), Mark has six times been chosen as the Top Vote-Getter in Banking Law and twice as the Top Vote Getter in Financial Law by Delaware Today magazine, which…
Anne has over 35 years of experience litigating complex corporate and commercial disputes in the Delaware courts. She represents corporations, members of boards of directors, and substantial stockholders in litigation concerning mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and fiduciary duties. Anne also represents clients in special committee matters, including investigations regarding stockholder demands and compliance issues. In…