Corporate Law
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Michael A. Pittenger advises clients regarding all aspects of the Delaware General Corporation Law and the governance of Delaware corporations. He routinely counsels corporations, directors, and board committees regarding transactions such as mergers, recapitalizations, reorganizations, asset sales, dividends, stock repurchases, charter and bylaw amendments, preferred stock designations, and dissolutions. Mike also authors opinion letters on a wide range of Delaware corporate law matters.Mike’s corporate litigation practice involves the representation of corporations, directors, and stockholders in fiduciary duty litigation, M&A and corporate takeover litigation, and statutory proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law. Mike is the co-author of Corporate and Commercial Practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery (Lexis Law Publishing). The work is recognized as a leading authority on Delaware corporate practice and has been cited by the Delaware courts in approximately 500 published opinions. Mike is an active member of both the Mergers and Acquisitions Committee and the Business and Corporate Litigation Committee of the American Bar Association, Section of Business Law. He previously served as co-chair of the Task Force on M&A Litigation, which is a joint task force of those two Committees, and as chair of the Indemnification and Insurance Subcommittee of the Business and Corporate Litigation Committee.In addition, Mike is a frequent speaker on Delaware corporate law and corporate litigation matters, including continuing legal education programs and programs sponsored by the American Bar Association. A longtime participant in firm committees and management, Mike is the practice group leader of Potter Anderson's Transactions and Corporate Counseling Group and serves on the firm's Executive Committee. Contact info: ph: 302.984.6136 [email protected] Click here to visit website
Samantha White
Our company faced a complex and sensitive situation involving a potential change of control. As a board member, I needed counsel who was not only an expert in Delaware corporate law but who could also navigate the nuanced governance issues with discretion and clarity. Michael Pittenger was precisely that advisor. His deep, practical understanding of the DGCL and board fiduciary duties was immediately apparent. He didn't just cite statutes; he explained the real-world implications of various paths, helping us weigh legal risk against strategic necessity. Michael guided our special committee through the entire process, from evaluating the initial offer to negotiating protective provisions for minority shareholders. His advice was always measured, strategic, and impeccably well-reasoned. What truly set him apart was his ability to distill highly complex legal concepts into actionable guidance for our directors, who come from diverse professional backgrounds. The transaction concluded successfully, and the board emerged unified and confident in the process, largely due to Michael's steady hand. For any Delaware corporation or director seeking counsel on governance, fiduciary duties, or corporate transactions, I cannot recommend Michael A. Pittenger more highly.
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