Demand Review & Special Litigation Committee Representation

Our attorneys are versed in all aspects of special committee representation, including, but not limited to, crafting resolutions establishing committees, conducting investigations, and counseling members regarding fiduciary duties, appropriate compensation arrangements, selecting advisors, appropriate record keeping, and formulating and implementing strategies aimed at efficiently and effectively achieving the committee’s mandate.

Morris James prides itself on establishing close working relationships with inside counsel and its clients. Using technology to control costs and manage document intensive cases, Morris James develops a case management plan that focuses on the matter’s needs and the client’s objectives.

Our Special Litigation Committee Team

Our team is among the most well-respected in Delaware, having earned recognitions from Chambers USA and Best Lawyers. Morris James is highly regarded among the Delaware bench, as evidenced by the long list of former judges and chancellors who have joined our ranks, as well as the many firm alumni who have gone on to serve in the judiciary. Our special litigation committee team includes a former Vice Chancellor of the Court of Chancery.

Team Leaders

Albert H. Manwaring IV

Partner

Albert J. Carroll

Partner

Lewis H. Lazarus

Of Counsel

Representative Experience

Counseled a special litigation committee of social media company to investigate and evaluate derivative claims

Counseled a special committee of retail banking company to evaluate a demand from stockholders to take action against its officers and directors based on alleged wrongdoing as outlined in a demand letter

Counseled a special committee of publicly-traded entertainment company to evaluate a demand from stockholders to take action against its officers and directors based on alleged wrongdoing as outlined in a demand letter

Counseled a special committee of private start-up technology company in investigating alleged misuse of corporate funds by chief executive officer

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