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Thomas W. Briggs Jr.

A partner at Morris Nichols, Tom represents national and regional clients in business disputes and trust litigation matters before the Delaware Court of Chancery, Delaware Superior Court and Delaware Supreme Court, as well as the federal courts of Delaware and courts in other jurisdictions. In his corporate litigation practice, Tom focuses on matters arising out of corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder class and derivative actions and appraisal disputes. He has represented numerous companies in M&A-related actions concerning the enforcement of merger agreements and post-closing litigation. Tom also regularly counsels and represents both corporate and individual clients in connection with advancement and indemnification rights, and regularly handles control disputes and requests for companies’ books and records. In addition to appearing before the state and federal courts of Delaware, Tom often works with boards of directors and special committees advising on both transactional issues, including defensive mechanisms, and litigation matters. · Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP

United StatesCorporate & Commercial Litigation, Dispute Resolution

About

Thomas W. Briggs Jr. is a partner at Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnell LLP, representing clients in business disputes and trust litigation before Delaware state and federal courts. His practice focuses on corporate litigation, including corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder class and derivative actions, and appraisal disputes.

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial LitigationDispute ResolutionM&A LitigationTrust LitigationShareholder Litigation

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Expertise

Corporate GovernanceAppraisal DisputesDerivative ActionsAdvancement and IndemnificationBooks and Records RequestsControl Disputes

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, 2001
  • University of Chicago, BA, 1992