Complex Litigation

Protecting an individual's rights in an investment setting requires a thorough knowledge of the intricacies of contractual agreements. Taylor & McNew is well versed not only in contractual agreements but also in corporate law and, as a result, can effectively litigate your case.

Minority Shareholder Rights
Taylor & McNew has extensive experience representing and helping to protect minority shareholder rights. We have represented equity shareholders in a number of actions under state and federal laws including cases such as:

• Hollinger International Inc. v. Black, Hollinger Inc., and 504468 N.B. Inc. (C.A. No. 183-N; Delaware Chancery Court)
    
• Franklin Balance Sheet Investment Fund, et al. v. Thomas B. Crowley, Jr., et al., (C.A. No. 888-N; Delaware Chancery Court)
    
• Walker v. Walker, et al. (Case No. BC126220; Los Angeles County Superior Court.)
    
• In re: First Interstate Bancorp Shareholder Litigation
  (Consol. Case No. 14623; Delaware Chancery Court)
   
• In re: North Carolina Railroad Shareholders' Derivative Litigation (Case No. 5:94-CV-943-BO 2; ED North Carolina)
   
• Mark Zimmerman v. Richard S. Braddock, et al., (Priceline.com Litigation) (C.A. No. 18473; Delaware Chancery Court)
    
• Norberg v. Spivey, et al. (Case No. 96 CH 0002297; Circuit Court, Cook County, Illinois)

Takeovers and Mergers
Knowledgeable in all aspects of investor rights, Taylor & McNew has counseled numerous shareholders and investors during takeovers and corporate mergers.
Our experience includes representing shareholders, challenging numerous mergers and minority freezeouts.