Corporate Litigation
Our corporate litigation lawyers represent privately held and publicly traded corporations, limited liability companies and other business associations—and their officers and directors—in corporate governance and shareholder disputes, as well as in litigation arising from the disposition and dissolution of business entities.
Corporate Governance and Shareholder Litigation
Miles & Stockbridge has represented clients in matters involving direct and derivative shareholder suits, claims of breach of fiduciary duty, proxy battles and corporate takeover litigation. Our litigators work closely with members of our corporate practice who provide guidance on corporate governance practices and in drafting bylaws designed to effectuate optimal corporate governance and maximize shareholder value.
Business Disposition Disputes
Regardless of the transaction size, difficult issues—such as complicated indemnity, valuation and contractual issues—often arise when a business is sold or dissolved. Our lawyers handle contested business disposition and dissolution cases involving the members of limited liability companies, limited partnerships, S corporations and a variety of other entities, in all business fields and across several states.
Business dissolution disputes often involve allegations of breaches of fiduciary duties, theft or concealment of business assets and similar business torts. Whatever the issues, our lawyers’ depth of experience enables effective and efficient resolutions.
Because tax considerations ultimately drive the business’s original entity choice, we draw on the firm’s substantial tax experience to craft innovative tax-driven settlements, even during trial. In other instances, our familiarity and skill utilizing fair valuation models often resolves disputes alleging unfair dealings on the part of board members in a cash-out or merger.
