Morris Nichols Promotes Corporate Counseling Attorney Matt Darby to Partner

Morris Nichols is pleased to announce that corporate counseling attorney Matthew R. Darby has been invited to join the firm partnership, effective January 1, 2027.

“Matt brings strong technical knowledge of Delaware corporate law and sound judgment to his work with clients,” said Melissa DiVincenzo, chair of the firm’s executive committee. “We are pleased to welcome him to the partnership and look forward to his continued contributions to the firm.”

Matt is a member of the firm’s Corporate Counseling Group, where he advises directors, investors and founders on Delaware corporate law. His work includes counseling independent committees on conflict transactions and corporate governance matters, including take-private transactions, modifications to dual-class voting structures and stock repurchase programs. He also advises clients on the technical aspects of Delaware corporate law and has broad experience with financings, mergers, governance disputes, exit transactions and statutory ratifications.

He has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for his work in Delaware corporate law.

Matt joined Morris Nichols in 2018 after graduating cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. During law school, he served as a judicial intern to the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court. Matt earned his BA from the University of Delaware.

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