Esbrook Extends Law Firm Reach to Delaware with the Launch of New Office Headed by Scott Leonhardt
Chicago, IL (September 9, 2024) – Esbrook P.C., a nationally recognized highly successful boutique law firm based in Chicago, has announced the establishment of a new office in Delaware under the leadership of Scott J. Leonhardt, an accomplished Delaware attorney with extensive transactional, bankruptcy, and litigation experience.
“Esbrook embodies the blend of offering an unparalleled value proposition for clients,” Mr. Leonhardt said. “It’s an honor to lead the firm’s expansion into Delaware. I appreciate my partners’ confidence in me to contribute to the firm’s accelerated growth strategy, and I look forward to contributing my in-depth experience in corporate transactions, corporate litigation, commercial litigation and bankruptcy.” Mr. Leonhardt will also continue serving as Delaware local counsel for law firms throughout the country.
Esbrook will draw upon Mr. Leonhardt’s Delaware litigation expertise to navigate clients through complex disputes in the Delaware Court of Chancery, Delaware District Court, Delaware Bankruptcy Court and Delaware Superior Court (all courts in which Mr. Leonhardt has been active).
Mr. Leonhardt also will head the firm’s opinion practice which will deliver legal opinion letters on various Delaware, federal law and cross-border issues. The firm also will be better situated to advise clients on various aspects of Delaware law, including in connection with complex transactions, “conflicted” transactions, entity formations, joint ventures, business divorces, foreclosures, assignments for the benefit of creditors and dissolutions.
Mr. Leonhardt also has substantial corporate bankruptcy experience and has represented Chapter 11 debtors, Chapter 15 debtors, special servicers, claims traders, creditors commencing involuntary petitions, landlords, officers and directors, creditors’ committees, liquidating trusts, secured and unsecured creditors, acquirers of assets, and investors in bankruptcy cases. He also represents plaintiffs and defendants in lawsuits concerning preferential and fraudulent transfers.
With the launch of the Delaware office, Esbrook attorneys will be situated to better assist Delaware entities, stockholders, and directors with various matters in the Delaware Court of Chancery including actions involving books and records, fiduciary duties, corporate control, declaratory relief, specific performance, injunctive relief, assignments of the benefit of creditors, and advancement.
“Delaware is a critical battleground for many of our clients. This significant strategic expansion benefits our new and existing clients by adding depth to our litigation reach while also introducing bankruptcy and transactional capabilities.” said Founding Partner Chris Esbrook who will remain based in Chicago.
Esbrook’s Delaware office is located at 1000 N. West Street, Suite 1200, Wilmington, Delaware.
Established in 2018, Esbrook P.C. is a boutique litigation firm committed to delivering top-tier litigation services in complex matters at competitive rates and alternative fee structures, adding significant value to clients. With a team of 30 attorneys, the firm has offices in Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C. and now Delaware. Esbrook attorneys serve a diverse array of corporate clients and individuals nationwide. For more information, visit www.esbrook.com.
For further information, contact Esther Yahnig, Esbrook Managing Partner.
312-319-7680.
esther.yahnig@esbrook.com