John L. Reed Attorney at Law is a distinguished partner at DLA Piper, specializing in corporate litigation and governance with a focus on Delaware’s Court of Chancery and Supreme Court. With 30 years of experience, he is recognized as a leading authority in resolving high-stakes corporate disputes, serving as lead counsel for corporations, boards, and major investors nationwide.
John Reed’s practice is distinguished by his role as Delaware counsel for cases governed by Delaware law, advising on complex transactions, fiduciary duty claims, and corporate control matters. He represents a diverse clientele including hedge funds, private equity firms, special committees, and multinational corporations, leveraging his deep expertise in the Delaware General Corporation Law to navigate intricate legal challenges efficiently.
Services Offered
- Corporate litigation
- Merger and acquisition litigation
- Breach of fiduciary duty claims
- Class actions and derivative suits
- Corporate control disputes
- Stockholder appraisal actions
- Advancement and indemnification actions
- Books and records requests
- Internal corporate investigations
- Interpretation of charter provisions and bylaws
- Arbitrage advisory services
- Corporate governance counseling
- Litigation involving subsidiaries and tender offers
- Bankruptcy and insolvency considerations
- Securities litigation
- Commercial litigation in state and federal courts
- Appellate practice
- Pro bono legal services
Admitted to practice in Delaware and Pennsylvania, John Reed is highly acclaimed by Chambers USA and The Legal 500 for his corporate litigation prowess. He serves clients across the United States and internationally, providing strategic representation in the nation’s most respected courts for corporate law.
