Richard P. Rollo

Overview

“Richard Rollo is one of the best trial lawyers with whom I have worked—period” (The Legal 500).

Rich, a seasoned and tech-savvy litigator with over 25 years of experience, represents both defendants and plaintiffs in high-stakes corporate and commercial disputes in Delaware’s prestigious business courts. His practice focuses on matters involving:

• Complex contractual disputes
• Corporate control and governance
• Fiduciary duty claims
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Statutory interpretation

Rich’s expertise extends to disputes involving Delaware corporations and alternative entities, including limited liability companies and partnerships. And he has had multiple cases involving cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies.  Rich regularly appears before Delaware’s Supreme Court, Court of Chancery, and Superior Court (Complex Commercial Litigation Division).

Clients and peers consistently laud Rich’s courtroom prowess and legal acumen. As one source told The Legal 500, “Rich Rollo is one of the very best litigators I have ever worked with. His knowledge of Delaware business law and business in general is outstanding. Excellent demeanor and speaking ability in courtroom. Extremely well prepared.”

Rich’s aggressive and strategic approach, combined with his deep understanding of Delaware corporate law, positions him as a go-to counsel for complex business disputes.

PRACTICES

Arbitration & Mediation
Corporate & Chancery Litigation
Mergers & Acquisitions

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Notable Representations

• Successfully defended ~$1.9 billion JUUL notes conversion, intervening to protect client interests
• Invalidated “poison pill” provision, safeguarding over $50 million in redemption rights
• Secured control of cryptocurrency mining operation by exposing fraudulent loan documents and affidavits
• Defeated CEO’s advancement claim through forensic analysis of indemnification agreement
• Obtained $59 million settlement in fraud case stemming from $80 million corporate acquisition
• Represented Joel Hyatt and Al Gore as plaintiffs in $65 million escrow dispute following $500 million Al Jazeera acquisition of Current TV
• First-chaired multiple Delaware Supreme Court arguments, including:
  • Alcon Research LLC v. Aurion Biotech, Inc. (2025) – View Oral Argument
  • Baldwin v. New Wood Resources LLC (2024) – View Oral Argument
  • Baldwin v. New Wood Resources LLC (2022) – View Oral Argument
  • In re Numoda Corporation (2015) – View Oral Argument
  • Boris v. Schaheen (2014) – View Oral Argument
  • R&R Capital v. Buck & Doe Run Valley Farms (2013) – View Oral Argument

Areas of Expertise

• Complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract and fiduciary duty claims
• Corporate control disputes and contested elections of directors and officers
• Post-closing disputes, including earn-out litigation and purchase price adjustments
• Fraud and misrepresentation actions
• Advancement and indemnification proceedings
• Delaware General Corporation Law and LLC Act proceedings, including:
  • Books and records inspections
  • Compelled annual meetings
  • Judicial dissolution
  • Ratification of defective corporate acts
  • Stockholder appraisal actions

Current and Former Clients

• Ameristar Casinos
• Atlas Holdings
• BioTE
• Blockfusion
• Bookspan
• Boston Life Sciences
• Boyne Capital Management
• BP America & BP Argentina Exploration Company
• Cargill
• Cerberus
• Club Exploria
• Compatriot Capital
• Cox Enterprises
• Cryo-Cell International
• CVS/Caremark
• Dynegy
• Entech Solar
• Epiphany Biosciences
• Ernst & Young
• Ford Motor Company
• General Electric Company
• Guitar Center
• Hesco Bastion Holdings
• Hooters of America
• J.P. Morgan Asset Management
• Jaguar Land Rover North American
• JL Tao
• Joel Z. Hyatt
• Liberty Digital
• Lockheed Martin
• Morton’s Restaurants
• Next Media
• Procter & Gamble
• Psychiatric Solutions
• Raytheon
• Sheldon Solow
• Skyworks Solutions
• Synapse Wireless
• Technology Crossover Ventures
• Terrestar
• The Carlyle Group
• Tropicana Casinos and Resorts
• U.S. Well Services
• Venoco
• Visa U.S.A.
• WCI Steel
• Whitestone REIT

Industry Experience

• Agriculture & Cannabis
• Automotive & Transportation
• Banking, Finance & Cryptocurrency
• Communications & Media
• Energy & Natural Resources
• Food Service & Hospitality
• Healthcare & Life Sciences
• Information Technology & Software
• Manufacturing & Industrial
• Philanthropy & Nonprofit
• Real Estate & Construction
• Research & Development
• Retail & Consumer Goods
• Travel & Leisure

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1999
  Florida Law Review
  Order of the Coif
• University of Florida, B.A., 1995

Leadership

• Board of Bar Examiners of the State of Delaware

Recognition

• American Bar Foundation, Fellow
• The Best Lawyers in America, since 2013
• The Legal 500, 2022, 2020
• Super Lawyers, 2012-2021
• Delaware Today Top Lawyer, 2016, 2013

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1999
• Delaware, 2000
• District of Columbia, 2001
• United States District Court, District of Delaware, 2001