Overview
Ed McNally has more than 40 years of experience applying Delaware law. He is recognized for his knowledge of Delaware law in Delaware’s state and federal courts. Clients have asked Ed to represent them in major litigation in the Delaware courts more than 250 times. Delaware lawyers hire Ed to represent them in their own matters.
Ed has represented clients in jury and bench trials in virtually every type of business dispute before the Federal District Court, the Delaware Superior Court, the Delaware Supreme Court, and the Court of Chancery. His representations include major complex commercial litigation cases, contract disputes, corporate control and management issues, shareholder rights, employment and non-compete agreement disputes, and financial transaction matters. He is also an active mediator in business disputes.
Since 2005, Chambers USA has highlighted Ed McNally for the quality of his client counseling in Chancery matters. In Chambers USA 2013, market comments include "he "knows what he is doing" and he "has excellent judgment and is well respected. Sources also appreciated his connections and ability to deal with complex cases."
Experience
- Mergers and other transactions where some directors are alleged to have conflicts of interest
- Appraisal actions
- Determination of a corporation’s officers and directors in corporate control disputes
- Breach of contract claims
- Civil rights violation claims
Professional Affiliations
Delaware Voluntary Mediation Act, Principal Drafter
Delaware Superior Court Business Courts Committee, Past Member
Delaware Superior Court Toxic Torts Litigation Committee, Past Member by Court Appointment
Court of Chancery Historical Society, Past Member by Court Appointment
Delaware State Bar Association, Corporation Law Section, Past Chairman and Vice Chairman
Lawyers Fund for Client Protection, Past Chairman
American Bar Association, Business Law and Litigation Sections
Recent Matters
Ammermon v. Feingold
Control of publicly traded corporation
Nicholas v. National Union
Insurance coverage dispute
Kongsberg v. Teleflex
Contract dispute
Julian v. Eastern States Const. Service, Inc.
Private company stock ownership
In re Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.
Control battle over PHLX
Reserves v. Crystal Properties
Attorney's fees
Reserves Development LLC v. Severn Sav. Bank, FSB
Contract dispute
Northern Delaware Aquatic Facilities, Inc. v. Cooch & Taylor
Statute of limitations
Giles v. Kearney
Civil rights
Howard Hess Dental Laboratories Inc. v. Dentsply Intern., Inc.
Antitrust
AT&T Corp. v. Clarendon American Ins. Co.
Insurance coverage
Ginsburg v. Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Inc.
Control of PHLX
McKee v. McKee
Control of privately held corporation
Elsmere Park Club, L.P. v. Town of Elsmere
Civil rights
AT&T Corp. v. Faraday Capital Ltd.
Insurance coverage dispute
AT&T Corp. v. Clarendon America Ins.
Insurance coverage dispute
North American Catholic Educational Programming Foundation, Inc. v. Gheewalla
Creditor rights claim
In re Fruehauf Trailer Corp.
Pension plan
Canadian Commercial Workers Industry Pension Plan v. Alden
Attorney fee dispute
In re Astropower Inc. Securities Litigation
Securities litigation
Wawa, Inc. v. Government of New Castle County Delaware
Land use
Black v. Hollinger Intern. Inc.
Breach of fiduciary duty claims
Cede & Co. v. Joule, Inc.
Appraisal action
Saito v. McCall
Books and records case
Hollinger Intern. Inc. v. Black
Breach of fiduciary duty
Watkins v. New Castle County
Land use
Kerr-McGee Chemical, LLC v. Kemira Pigments Oy
Patent
Lieberman v. Delaware
Civil rights
H-M Wexford LLC v. Encorp, Inc.
Breach of contract
Rottlund Homes of New Jersey, Inc. v. Saul, Ewing, Remick & Saul, L.L.P.
Attorney malpractice
Gotham Partners, L.P. v. Hallwood Realty Partners, L.P.
Limited liability breach of fiduciary duty
EBS Litigation LLC v. Barclays Global Investors, N.A.
Stockholder dispute
Matter of Pursuit Athletic Footwear, Inc.
Contract dispute
In re Buckhead America Corp.
Fraudulent conveyance
W&G Seaford Associates, L.P. v. Eastern Shore Markets, Inc.
Contract dispute
Peninsula Methodist Homes and Hospitals, Inc. v. Architect’s Studio, Inc.
Contract dispute
Chrysler Corp. v. New Castle County
Contract dispute
Valencia v. Blue Hen Conference
Civil rights claim
Evans v. Buchanan
Civil rights claim
Publications
Latest Blog Posts
- Court of Chancery Addresses the Scope of Summary Control Disputes and Effectiveness of Written Consents
- Court of Chancery Invalidates Federal Court Forum-Selection Provision for Securities Cases
- Court of Chancery Declines to Expand Dual-Natured Direct and Derivative Claims Under Gentile
- Court of Chancery Addresses Fiduciary Insider Trading Claims Under Brophy in Fitbit Litigation
- Court of Chancery Addresses Overlapping Appraisal and Fiduciary Duty Action
- Court of Chancery Addresses Attorney Conduct and Sanctions
- Court of Chancery Explains Conspiracy Jurisdiction and Inquiry Notice Rules
- Delaware Superior Court Explains When Mutual Mistake Voids A Contract
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Delaware Business Litigation Report
News & Events
Community
Community
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill-DE, Past President
Recognition
Honors
Best Lawyers, 2005 - Present
Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, 2005 - Present
DSBA Community Service Award, 2019
JD Supra's Readers' Choice Award for Mergers & Acquisitions, 2018
Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star, 2010 - 2018
United States District Court for the District of Delaware, Caleb R. Layton III Service Award, 2007
Admissions
Delaware
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court
Education
Columbia University Law School, JD
Boston College, BA