Chambers USA 2021 Again Recognizes Morris Nichols in Band 1 in Four Delaware Practices; 27 Attorneys Named Among Leading Delaware Practitioners

The 2021 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Guide to Leading Lawyers for Business has again ranked Morris Nichols in the top tier in four Delaware practice categories.

The respected Chambers guide has steadily ranked Morris Nichols in Band 1 for Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property services.

Chambers sources including firm clients and market commentators applaud Morris Nichols, remarking:

• “When you’re looking for a Delaware firm you look for Morris Nichols”
• “They have deep understanding of issues facing Delaware-incorporated businesses.”
• “Not just legal scholars but business lawyers who help craft matters.”
• “Their research has always been top notch, and they couple it with a pragmatic approach.”

Editorial coverage from Chambers researchers describe Morris Nichols as a “preeminent firm” which “stands out for its unrivaled bench strength.” Twenty-seven Morris Nichols attorneys were recognized as leaders in their field in Delaware, accounting for one-third of the firm’s skilled lawyers. Partners Derek Abbott and Jack Blumenfeld received special recognition as “Star Individuals,” a distinction given to attorneys with exceptional recommendations.

Morris Nichols Attorneys in Chambers USA by Practice Area:

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

• Derek C. Abbott
• Robert J. Dehney
• Curtis S. Miller
• Andrew R. Remming
• Eric D. Schwartz

Chancery

• Jon E. Abramczyk
• Mark Hurd
• William M. Lafferty
• Mac Measley
• Kenneth J. Nachbar
• Judson Scaggs, Jr.
• David J. Teklits
• Susan Wood Waesco

Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities

• Tarik J. Haskins
• Louis G. Hering
• Melissa A. DiVincenzo
• Andrew M. Johnston
• Eric S. Klinger-Wilensky
• Patricia O. Vella
• Jeffrey R. Wolters

Intellectual Property

• Jack B. Blumenfeld
• Michael J. Flynn
• Karen Jacobs
• Rodger D. Smith II
• Jeremy A. Tigan
• Jennifer Ying

Real Estate

• Katherine H. Betterly

ABOUT CHAMBERS USA

Chambers USA ranks the leading law firms and attorneys in an extensive range of practice areas throughout the United States. The rankings are based on client and peer-review interviews and research. The guide is widely referred to by industry-leading companies, organizations, and law firms.

ABOUT MORRIS, NICHOLS, ARSHT & TUNNELL LLP

Recognized as Delaware’s premier law firm, Morris Nichols handles bet-the-company, high-stakes matters in the four key areas of corporate litigation, alternative entities and corporate counseling, bankruptcy and restructuring, and intellectual property litigation. The firm is regularly involved as lead counsel or co-counsel in matters of national and international significance, as well as those affecting its immediate community. morrisnichols.com