Morris Nichols Earns Top Spot Among Delaware Firms in The Deal’s Annual M&A Rankings

Morris Nichols ranked first among Delaware firms in The Deal’s M&A rankings, advising on the highest number of transactions valued at $100 million or more in 2025.

“We are really proud of this accomplishment,” said Melissa DiVincenzo, corporate counseling partner and chair of the firm’s executive committee. “It speaks to the relationships we've built over the years and the trust our clients place in us. Their confidence in Morris Nichols inspires us to deliver exceptional results, and we are grateful for the opportunity to serve them.”

Morris Nichols attorneys have played a leading role in shaping and interpreting the Delaware laws and practices that govern mergers and acquisitions, whether through leading market practice on cutting-edge transactions, participating in the drafting of statutes governing such transactions, or defending such transactions from fiduciary duty and appraisal claims.  The firm’s advice extends to public and private companies, negotiated and hostile transactions, transactions involving corporations and alternative entities, and transactions involving distressed issuers. Morris Nichols’ representations include those of both targets and acquirers, and frequently are of Special Committees of independent directors formed to address conflict issues.