Bio

“Responsive, business-minded and client-focused” (Chambers USA), Catherine Dearlove has appeared as lead or co-counsel in many notable cases in the Court of Chancery and the Delaware Supreme Court. “An incisive and clear thinker,” “a master of case strategy,” and “a really fabulous lawyer” (Chambers USA), she represents Delaware corporations, LLCs, limited partnerships, and their officers, directors, and managers in M&A disputes, derivative and class actions, and corporate control disputes. Catherine’s clients also rely on her advice regarding complex corporate governance and fiduciary issues, praising her “experience, judgment, and skills both in and out of the courtroom” (Chambers USA). In addition, Catherine advises special committees in internal investigations and transactional matters, has served as a party-appointed neutral arbitrator, and has testified as an expert witness on Delaware corporate law issues. Catherine is a frequent panelist and speaker at professional conferences addressing issues of Delaware corporate law and governance, and has published articles and book chapters on current topics in Delaware corporate law.