Chambers USA Again Ranks Four Morris Nichols Practices in Top Tiers for Delaware Firms; 31 Lawyers Named Among Leading Delaware Attorneys

Morris Nichols continues its steady position as a leading Delaware law firm in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA. For the 16^th year in a row, the firm secured a Band 1 ranking in four fundamental Delaware practice areas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, Corporate M&A & Alternative Entities, and Intellectual Property.

Clients and market commentators espoused Morris Nichols’ reputation to Chambers researchers, emphasizing the firm’s combination of courtroom experience, technical Delaware knowledge, and client service.

• “They had the breadth of skills and relevant knowledge to handle what was a very complex, evolving case. Their advice was excellent.”
• “The attorneys excel in their legal contributions, the respect that they receive from the Delaware judiciary, and their consistent focus on the best business resolution from a legal dispute.”
• “Morris Nichols is the top pick for Delaware co-counsel. They are terrific team members, steeped in Delaware law, Chancery Court details and the various judges’ particulars. They also provide top-notch trial support.”

Thirty-one Morris Nichols lawyers are recognized as leaders in their field, representing one third of the firm’s deep bench of attorneys. 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 Delaware Practice Area:

Bankruptcy/Restructuring

• Derek C. Abbott (Delaware and Nationwide)
• Robert J. Dehney, Sr.
• Matthew B. Harvey
• Curtis S. Miller
• Andrew R. Remming
• Eric D. Schwartz

Chancery

• Jon E. Abramczyk
• Megan Ward Cascio
• Mark Hurd
• William M. Lafferty
• Mac Measley
• Kenneth J. Nachbar
• Judson (RJ) Scaggs, Jr.
• David J. Teklits
• Susan W. 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
• Megan E. Dellinger
• Brian P. Egan
• 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 a premier Delaware 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