Business Details
Your Trusted Delaware Legal Partner
Since our founding in 1899, Williams, Gregory P Aty has played a pivotal role in shaping Delaware law. We have evolved into a multidisciplinary law firm offering comprehensive legal expertise while maintaining our reputation as a leader in corporate law. Our attorneys are consistently recognized in Chambers USA, with 35 lawyers and six practice areas ranked in 2025. We serve as Delaware counsel on more high-value M&A deals than any other firm, according to The Deal's annual rankings. Our bankruptcy and corporate restructuring team is described as 'the cream of the crop' by Chambers USA, handling complex national cases. We have argued landmark cases defining corporate director duties under Delaware law, including Unocal and Disney.Our lawyers contribute to drafting key business statutes like the Delaware General Corporation Law and maintain leading legal treatises. With a global reach through Lex Mundi membership, we combine deep local expertise with international capabilities. Our attorneys and alumni hold prominent judicial and governmental positions, including roles on the Delaware Court of Chancery and U.S. District Court. We provide strategic counsel across corporate governance, transactional committees, and structured finance, serving clients in high-profile, high-value matters.
Services
Corporate Law
Bankruptcy
Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions
Corporate Governance
Structured Finance
Transactional Committees
Fiduciary Litigation
Administrative Law
Energy Law
Highlights and features
- We have 35 attorneys ranked in Chambers USA 2025, more than any Delaware firm
- Served as Delaware counsel on more $100M+ M&A deals than any firm for 32 years
- Argued landmark cases defining corporate director duties under Delaware law
- Drafted and maintain leading treatises on Delaware corporate and partnership law
- Our alumni hold prominent judicial positions including Delaware Court of Chancery
What people say
Brilliant attorneys
First-choice firm
Superb understanding
Award-winning litigators
Leading edge practice
Services
Corporate Law
We provide comprehensive corporate law services including governance, compliance, and transactional support. Our attorneys draft and interpret Delaware business statutes, advising on entity formation, mergers, and acquisitions. With deep expertise in Delaware General Corporation Law, we serve public and private companies in complex corporate matters.
Bankruptcy
Our bankruptcy team handles complex insolvency cases, debt restructuring, and creditor negotiations. Recognized as 'cream of the crop' by Chambers USA, we represent debtors, creditors, and trustees in major bankruptcy proceedings. The practice combines technical expertise with strategic counsel for national and international cases.
Litigation
We handle high-stakes litigation including corporate governance disputes, fiduciary matters, and commercial conflicts. Our award-winning litigators have argued landmark cases before Delaware courts. The team provides strategic representation in state and federal courts for complex, high-value disputes involving business entities.
Mergers & Acquisitions
As Delaware's leading M&A counsel, we advise on complex transactions exceeding $100 million. With 32 consecutive years as top-ranked by The Deal, we structure, negotiate, and execute cross-border and domestic mergers. Our expertise covers regulatory compliance, due diligence, and post-merger integration.
Corporate Governance
We counsel boards of directors on fiduciary duties, compliance, and risk management. Our services include policy development, shareholder rights, and governance structure optimization. The practice draws on our experience in landmark cases defining director responsibilities under Delaware law.
Questions
What areas of law does Richards, Layton & Finger specialize in?
We focus on corporate law, bankruptcy, litigation, M&A, corporate governance, structured finance, and fiduciary litigation.
How long has the firm been practicing Delaware law?
Since 1899, we've shaped Delaware's legal landscape through landmark cases and statute development.
What makes the firm unique in Delaware legal practice?
We combine deep statutory expertise with practical business insights, having drafted key Delaware business statutes.
How is the firm recognized in legal rankings?
Ranked #1 in Chambers USA for bankruptcy and corporate restructuring, with 35 attorneys recognized in 2025.
Does the firm handle national-level cases?
Yes, while based in Delaware, we handle complex national cases including high-profile M&A and litigation matters.
