Jacob Kirkham is an experienced trial litigator who focuses his practice on complex commercial disputes, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, deal litigation, shareholder disputes, class actions, and other corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery. He has significant experience advising both international and domestic board members and other stakeholders regarding various proceedings under the Delaware General Corporation Law, including appraisal, advancement and indemnification, books and records demands, and director election contests. Mr. Kirkham also regularly represents company directors and officers in breach of fiduciary actions, and he assists companies with special investigations of alleged improper conduct.

Before joining Kobre & Kim, Mr. Kirkham practiced at Potter Anderson & Corroon LLP, where he focused on complex corporate litigation and disputes, including merger agreements, internal investigations for governance, compliance and liability risk assessment.

• Maximizing Returns on Distressed Assets: China’s Real Estate Industry
• Dissolving a Delaware-Registered Joint Venture: A Key Pressure Tactic in Joint Venture Disputes
• The Corporate Transparency Act: Is it Actually Helpful for Private Parties?
• The Dark Side of 1782: Defending Against Aggressive U.S. Discovery Actions
• An Opportunity across the Pond: U.S. Discovery Developments can Drive UK Proceedings