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Thomas W. Briggs Jr.

Thomas W. Briggs Jr.

Work Department

Corporate & Commercial Litigation

Position

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.

For more, visit his bio at https://www.morrisnichols.com/lawyers-briggs-jr-thomas-w.

Memberships

American Bar Association (Business Law, International Law, and Litigation Sections)

Combined Campaign for Justice (New Castle County Chair)

Delaware State Bar Association

Society for Corporate Governance

Education

University of Pittsburgh School of Law, JD, magna cum laude, 2001

University of Chicago, BA, 1992

Mentions

Dispute resolution • United States

M&A litigation: defense