Month: March 2026
Dual-Track Processes: How to Turbocharge Your Exit
Exiting an investment – whether through a public offering or a sale of the company – is an inherently uncertain process. Even for a thriving business with a viable equity story, committed stakeholders and the right advisors, final deal terms and valuation can be influenced by factors beyond a company’s […]
Delaware Supreme Court Rejects Constitutional Challenges to DGCL Safe Harbor Amendments
On February 27, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court upheld two key amendments to Section 144 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) passed as part of Senate Bill 21 (SB21). The ruling – issued in Rutledge v. Clearway Energy – was a win for the Clearway defendants and supporters of […]
Delaware Supreme Court Reverses Moelis, Holding Claims Regarding Stockholder Agreement Are Time-Barred
On January 20, 2026, the Delaware Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated opinion in Moelis & Company v. West Palm Beach Firefighters’ Pension Fund, rejecting a minority stockholder’s challenge to a company’s stockholder agreement with its founder. Reversing a Delaware Court of Chancery decision, the Delaware Supreme Court held that […]
The Private Equity Developments That Defined 2025
Your definitive recap Private equity in 2025 was defined by selective momentum, evolving regulatory dynamics and a renewed emphasis on scale and flexibility. Which developments shaped the industry most? Find out in Cooley’s 2025 Private Equity Year in Review, where we examine the market trends, policy developments and structuring considerations […]