Douglas D. Herrmann Joins Pepper Hamilton in Delaware
Pepper Hamilton LLP announced that Douglas D. Herrmann has joined the firm as a partner in the Commercial Litigation Practice Group, resident in the Wilmington office.
Mr. Herrmann concentrates on commercial and corporate litigation with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, controlling stockholder going-private transactions, hostile takeovers, proxy contests, shareholder disputes, fiduciary duty challenges and other bet-the-company disputes. He represents clients in the Delaware Court of Chancery as well as in state and federal courts throughout the country, and has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation. In addition, Mr. Herrmann frequently provides advice on issues of corporate governance and Delaware corporation law.
Mr. Herrmann also has experience representing debtors and creditors in adversary proceedings and contested matters in bankruptcy proceedings, including matters relating to plan confirmation, claims disputes and avoidance actions.
Mr. Herrmann is a member of the Delaware Commission on Law & Technology as appointed by the Delaware Supreme Court.
David B. Stratton, managing partner of Pepper Hamilton's Wilmington office, said, "Doug has significant chancery, securities and bankruptcy experience, and is well known in the legal community. He will be a great addition to the firm and our Delaware litigation practice."
Prior to joining Pepper, Mr. Herrmann practiced with Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP.
Mr. Herrmann is a graduate of Syracuse University College of Law (J.D. 2005) and the University of Virginia (B.A. 1998).
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