
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
About Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A.
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. has set the standard for legal excellence since 1899, shaping Delaware law and influencing corporate governance nationwide. Known for ethical advocacy and strategic counsel, the firm combines deep local roots with a national and international reputation. Clients rely on the firm for highly complex and sensitive matters, particularly in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, bankruptcy, and restructuring, where innovative strategies consistently deliver successful results.
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. is trusted to handle matters at the center of the business world, from high-stakes corporate litigation to groundbreaking statutory developments. The firm has argued precedent-setting cases that define the duties of directors and continues to draft and amend Delaware’s foundational business statutes. Its lawyers are recognized thought leaders, authoring leading treatises that guide both the bench and bar on corporate and alternative entity law.
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. is consistently ranked at the top of the profession. Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, and The Deal all recognize the firm’s unmatched expertise across key practice areas. With more attorneys ranked by Chambers than any other Delaware firm and a Tier 1 ranking in nearly all listed practices, the firm stands as a leader in corporate transactions, fiduciary litigation, real estate, trusts and estates, structured finance, and more. This reputation reflects thorough preparation, dedication to excellence, and strategic representation.
Richards, Layton & Finger, P.A. remains committed to advancing client priorities while protecting confidentiality at every step. The firm’s deep bench of attorneys, many of whom have gone on to serve as judges, legislators, and public leaders, reinforces a tradition of service and integrity. Membership in Lex Mundi ensures clients have global reach backed by Delaware’s preeminent counsel. With an unwavering focus on delivering personalized solutions, the firm continues to help businesses, financial institutions, and individuals achieve their most critical objectives.
Practice Areas
- Banking
- Commercial Transactions
- Corporate Governance
- Corporate Transactions
- Corporate Trust & Agency Services
- Insurance
- Energy
- Environmental
- Investigative & Demand Committees
- Limited Liability Company & Partnership Advisory
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Structured Finance
- Tax
- Transactional Committees
- Administrative Law
- Chapter 11 Case
- All Discrimination, Retaliation, Hostile Work Environment, Harassment Claims
- Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Violations, Including Pregnancy
- Wrongful And Retaliatory Discharge
- Family Medical & Leave Act (FMLA) Violations
- Wage And Hour Violations Under The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- Worker Adjustment And Retraining Notification (WARN) Violations
- Patent Law
- Copyright Law
- Trademark Law
- Wills, Probate
- Trust And Estate Administrations
- Fiduciary Duties
- Trust Construction
- Information Disclosure
- Fiduciary Accounting
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate & Chancery Litigation
- Fiduciary Litigation
- Land Acquisition And Land Use
- Landlords And Tenants
- Real Estate Transactions
- Structured Finance And Commercial Real Estate Financing
- Foreclosures