Bio

Michael Tumas is among Delaware’s most recognized corporate lawyers practicing today. Leading private and public companies’ executive teams and Boards of Directors trust him to advise them in the most critical situations. Michael offers thoughtful, actionable advice to clients contemplating complex mergers, acquisitions, and divisions; facing challenges or opportunities related to internal governance; and contemplating unsolicited acquisition or other activist proposals. Michael advises on many of Delaware’s most complex and highest stakes transactions, regardless of industry. Chambers USA notes his “strong track record of handling high-value M&A and other commercial transactions involving Delaware corporations.” General Counsel and Special Committees of Boards of Directors also often call on Michael for issues unrelated to M&A, such as preparedness, high/vote and low/vote and tracking stocks, and fiduciary duty in “conflicted” situations. Clients appreciate Michael’s meticulous, yet pragmatic approach – one client noted that he is a “very detail-oriented attorney who really digs into the issues and is very reasonable to deal with." While Michael leads an outstanding team of partners and colleagues whom he personally has apprenticed to serve clients, he remains the consummate personal counselor to executives and their teams. As one client shared with Chambers USA in the most recent survey, “Michael is a terrific lawyer who is very responsive and available to clients.”