
Matthew R. Darby
Matt advises Delaware corporations on transactional and governance matters. He regularly counsels boards of directors and committees, particularly in situations involving potential conflicts of interest.
He also advises corporations and their counsel on the technical aspects of Delaware corporate law, including in connection with mergers, asset sales and preferred stock investments.
Before joining Morris Nichols, Matt served as a judicial intern to the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court. He also worked as a senior staff editor of The Tax Lawyer.
News & Insights
- Article, Bloomberg Law, 10.2022
In its 2022 session, the Delaware legislature passed a number of amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGGL) and the Delaware “alternative entity” statutes. The amendments to the DGCL became effective on Aug. 1, 2022.
Professional & Civic
American Bar Association (Business Law Section)
Delaware State Bar Association
Clerkships
- Judicial Intern to the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr., Delaware Supreme Court, 2016
Education
Georgetown University Law Center, JD, cum laude, 2018
The Tax Lawyer, senior staff editor
University of Delaware, BA, 2015
Admissions
- Delaware, 2018