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Delaware Counsel Group LLC

Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities

USA Guide 2026 : Delaware


Delaware Counsel Group LLC

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Provided by Delaware Counsel Group LLC

■ The Delaware Counsel Group LLC (DCG) exclusively represents clients in complex national and international business transactions with a Delaware connection and provides counsel on corporate-governance-related issues 
■ DCG is regularly called upon to render Delaware opinions and corporate-governance advice that is relied upon by businesses and regulatory agencies around the world 
■ DCG is committed to international markets and handles a substantial amount of work from countries around the world 
■ DCG is the only option in Delaware other than the handful of large law firms that has the sophistication to handle significant legal transactions. DCG offers clients the same level of liability-insurance protection as provided by large firms 
■ Ms Habbart is one of only 26 appointed members of the Council of the Corporation Law Section of the Delaware State Bar Association, the group responsible for monitoring and recommending amendments to the Delaware General Corporation Law 
■ DCG regularly partners with national and international law firms to provide Delaware-specific advice to its clients 
■ DCG is the only certified woman-owned law firm in Delaware in this practice area and is certified as a woman-owned business by WBENC, NAMWOLF and the State of Delaware 
■ DCG is a member of the International Network of Boutique Law Firms (INBLF). Participation in the INBLF is by invitation only 

Clients (13)

  • Shazam Entertainment Limited
  • Itaú Unibanco S.A.
  • AFIG Funds Partners LLC
  • Cullen Funds Trust
  • Emerging Capital Partners
  • Verizon Communications, Inc.
  • Fannie Mae
  • BBAM Aircraft Leasing Management
  • AEGON
  • PRICOA Short Term Funding, LLC
  • Prudential
  • AECOM
  • Housing Partnership Equity Trust

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities - Delaware

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Delaware Counsel Group LLC is noted for its high-quality counsel to national and international clients in the alternative entities space. The firm is highly adept in complex transactions involving statutory trusts, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and REITs. It is also noted for its work with SPVs, advising clients on their formation, governance and termination, and provides notable expertise in counseling clients in the financial services sector.

Work Highlights

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  • Delaware Counsel Group assisted New Fortress Energy in connection with the issue of debentures by a subsidiary of Fortress, Portocem, in the amount of BRL4.5 billion to finance a liquefied natural gas project in Brazil.

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart
    Band 1Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart

    Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart

    Ellisa Habbart is a highly regarded specialist in the formation and governance of alternative entities.

Ranked Individuals at Delaware Counsel Group LLC (1)

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    Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart

    Corporate/M&A: Alternative Entities

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