Corporate/M&A & Alternative Entities
USA Guide 2024 : Delaware
Band 3
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+1 302 576 9600About
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
Chambers Review
Delaware Counsel Group LLC is noted for its high-quality counsel to national and international clients in the alternative entities space. Highly adept in complex transactions involving statutory trusts, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and REITs. Also noted for its work with SPVs, advising clients on their formation, governance and termination. Provides notable expertise in counseling clients in the financial services sector.
Work Highlights
- Delaware Counsel Group LLC continued to advise Warner Bros. Discovery Receivables Funding in connection with its entry into an amended and restated receivables purchase agreement with PNC Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team were very responsive and available on short notice. They made a deliberate effort to understand the commercial facts of the case before providing advice."
"They provide an efficient, client-oriented service."
"They have provided great work and a thorough analysis, and delivered work products in a timely manner."
"The team were very responsive and available on short notice. They made a deliberate effort to understand the commercial facts of the case before providing advice."
"They provide an efficient, client-oriented service."
"They have provided great work and a thorough analysis, and delivered work products in a timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Ellisa Habbart is a highly regarded specialist in the formation and governance of alternative entities.
"Working with Ellisa highlighted what a truly outstanding counsel she is. Her knowledge, service and attention to detail is world class."
"Ellisa is my go-to Delaware lawyer. She has great practical knowledge and depth of experience, she is responsive and she is a problem solver."
"She is knowledgeable and proactive about understanding the case and finding practical solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Delaware Counsel Group LLC
Delaware
Clients
Provided by Delaware Counsel Group LLC
AECOM
AEGON
AFIG Funds Partners LLC
BBAM Aircraft Leasing Management
Cullen Funds Trust
Emerging Capital Partners
Fannie Mae
Housing Partnership Equity Trust
Itaú Unibanco S.A.
PRICOA Short Term Funding, LLC
Prudential
Shazam Entertainment Limited
Verizon Communications, Inc.