Eight Ashby & Geddes Lawyers Are Identified as Leading Individuals in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (2026)

June 4, 2026

The 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized eight Ashby & Geddes attorneys as “Leading Individuals” in their respective areas of practice: John G. Day (Intellectual Property), Michael DeBaecke (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), Catherine A. Gaul (Chancery), Stephen E. Jenkins (Chancery and Chancery: Mainly Plaintiff), Andrew C. Mayo (Intellectual Property), Ricardo Palacio (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), Gregory A. Taylor (Bankruptcy/Restructuring), and Philip Trainer, Jr. (Chancery).  In addition, the firm was ranked for excellence in three of its practice areas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring, Chancery, and Intellectual Property.

Ashby & Geddes’ Bankruptcy/Restructuring team was described as “excellent” and having a “strong local knowledge of the bankruptcy court and practice.” Mike DeBaecke is a “talented lawyer who is smart, practical and easy to work with” and Greg Taylor is a “go-to person in Delaware” with a “very strong local reputation.”

The firm’s Chancery practitioners were described as having “excellent knowledge of and experience with the Delaware judges, both state and federal.” Lee Trainer was described as having “a high level of judgment when it comes to strategy and courtroom presentation.” Catherine Gaul was described as having “well-rounded knowledge” that “offers particular skill in the handling of breach of fiduciary duty and contract disputes.” Stephen Jenkins was described as “a leader in his field.”

Chambers describes Ashby & Geddes’ Intellectual Property team as being “very connected to the Delaware judiciary and local Bar,” and drawing on “a broad bench of expertise to advise on an array of matters.” John Day “consistently delivers the best client service and work product” and has “excellent judgment and is decisive.” Andrew Mayo is “very responsive and focused on delivery results for clients” and is noted as being “experienced, knowledgeable, and always helpful.” Chambers and Partners assesses business lawyers across the country using independent researchers to conduct in-depth interviews with clients and lawyers.  Individual lawyers and firm practice areas are ranked on the basis of legal knowledge, experience, ability, effectiveness, and client-service.  For more information about Chambers and Partners, visit here.