Leveraging Corporate Law: A Broader Account of Delaware's Competition

Christopher M. Bruner

Delaware inhabits a competitive landscape that includes, but is not limited to, corporate law. Like other small jurisdictions active in crossborder corporate and financial services, Delaware has become widely associated with a particular area of specialization, providing de facto U.S. corporate law for large, publicly traded companies. However, the economic development imperatives prompting this have also led Delaware to explore opportunities in related though distinct fields that build upon this platform, effectively leveraging their corporate law advantage to expand and diversify the state’s revenue streams. This Article assesses Delaware’s competitive position amidst this broader landscape.