Bernard J. Kelley
A “go-to guy for complex Delaware partnership matters” (Chambers USA), Bernard Kelley is chair of the Business Department. With more than 30 years of experience in the organization and operation of Delaware alternative entities, Bernie handles a wide variety of transactional matters involving Delaware limited liability companies, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships, and statutory trusts. Bernie’s practice includes investment fund formation matters, structured finance transactions, joint venture transactions, entity governance, mergers and acquisitions, fiduciary duty issues, contract interpretation issues, and entity dissolutions. Bernie renders legal opinions and provides litigation support in connection with disputes involving Delaware alternative entities. He also represents banks and trust companies in commercial transactions and regulatory matters, including before Delaware state regulatory authorities. · Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
About
Bernard Kelley is chair of the Business Department at Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A., with over 30 years of experience in Delaware alternative entities. His practice includes investment fund formation, structured finance, joint ventures, entity governance, mergers and acquisitions, fiduciary duty, contract interpretation, entity dissolutions, and representation of banks and trust companies in commercial and regulatory matters.
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Education
- University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1989
- Swarthmore College, B.A., 1986
Admissions
- Delaware Bar, 1989