WILMINGTON, Del. – Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA, earning rankings in both Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Chancery. In addition, seven of the firm’s attorneys were individually ranked in their respective practice areas.
This marks the eighth consecutive year that a Chipman Brown attorney or practice group has been recognized by Chambers USA.
Chipman Brown’s Bankruptcy/Restructuring and Chancery practices were recognized in Chambers USA 2026, reflecting the firm’s depth of experience, longstanding commitment to client service, and strength in handling sophisticated matters. Chambers highlighted the firm’s experience in Chapter 11 and Chapter 15 proceedings, as well as its capabilities in complex Delaware corporate and commercial litigation before the Court of Chancery. The recognition reinforces Chipman Brown’s position as a leading Delaware boutique law firm, providing practical, sophisticated counsel in bankruptcy, restructuring, corporate governance, fiduciary duty, M&A, and complex commercial litigation matters.
The following Chipman Brown attorneys were individually recognized in Chambers USA 2026:
Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- William E. Chipman – Band 3
- David Carickhoff – Band 3
- Mark L. Desgrosseilliers – Band 3
- Alan Root – Band 4
- Robert Weber – Band 4
Chancery
- Paul Brown – Band 4
- Joseph Cicero – Band 4
About Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP
Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP is a Delaware-based law firm with offices in Wilmington, Delaware and New York City. The firm represents clients in bankruptcy and restructuring matters, corporate governance disputes, fiduciary duty litigation, commercial litigation, and other complex business matters. Chipman Brown is known for delivering practical, strategic counsel tailored to each client’s objectives while providing exceptional service in Delaware’s state and federal courts.
About Chambers and Partners
Chambers and Partners is the leading independent professional legal research company operating across more than 200 jurisdictions. Through extensive interviews and analysis, Chambers identifies and ranks the world’s leading lawyers and law firms based on legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by clients.
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Chipman Brown Cicero & Cole, LLP
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