CHAMBERS USA QUOTES A CLIENT AS SAYING,

"The Delaware Counsel Group is a well-regarded group noted for its high quality counsel to national and international clients and recognized for its highly adept work in complex transactions. The firm is comprehensive in its advice and client service, and its awareness of our business goals is exceptional."

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FIRM OVERVIEW

The Delaware Counsel Group LLC (“DCG” or the “Firm”) exclusively represents Delaware corporations and alternative entities in complex national and international business transactions and corporate-governance-related issues with a Delaware connection. The Firm 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 the only option in Delaware, other than the handful of large law firms, that has the sophistication to handle significant legal transactions. The Firm’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, private equity firms, mutual funds, trust companies, boards of directors and the management of alternative entities.

Companies across the globe choose Delaware Law to govern their business.

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News

Ellisa Habbart Authors Delaware Chapter In The 2019 Corporate Governance Review

Law Business Research Ltd. Is delighted to announce the publication of the ninth edition of The Corporate Governance Review, which provides overviews of corporate governance regimes worldwide. Delaware is the only U.S. state that features its own individual chapter...

Ellisa Habbart to serve as co-moderator at upcoming DSBA CLE; HOT TOPICS IN DELAWARE CORPORATE LAW: UPDATES THAT TRANSACTIONAL LAWYERS AND LITIGATORS NEED TO KNOW A VIEW FROM THE BENCH AND BAR

HOT TOPICS IN DELAWARE CORPORATE LAW: UPDATES THAT TRANSACTIONAL LAWYERS AND LITIGATORS NEED TO KNOW A VIEW FROM THE BENCH AND BAR Thursday, May 23, 2019 / 1:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. Download Brochure

Financial Poise™ Announces “Overview of General Corporate Law Compliance,”

This webinar is co-produced by West LegalEdCenter™ and part of the "Corporate & Regulatory Compliance Bootcamp" series. It will feature Rafael Zahralddin-Aravena (Elliott Greenleaf); Ryan McLeod (Watchtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz); Gregory Kilpatrick (McGuire...

The Delaware Counsel Group Certified As A Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) By The Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) For 6th Straight Year

The WBENC certification affirms that DCG is woman-owned, operated and controlled. It is the largest certifier of women-owned businesses in the U.S. and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs. As the only woman-owned practice in Wilmington,...

Law Updates

EQUITABLE RELIEF IS NOT A REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

In AM General Holdings LLC v. The Renco Group, Inc., C.A. No. 7639-VCS (Apr. 10, 2019), a member of an LLC requested the Court to remove the managing member. The LLC agreement did not provide a mechanism for removal. In a previous decision, the Court dismissed the...

REMOVAL OF REFERENCES IN A FULLY INTEGRATED AGREEMENT ELIMINATES THEIR EFFECT

In Quantlab Group GP, LLC v Eames, C.A. 2018-0553-JRS (Mar. 19, 2019), a purported election was held to remove a general partner and replace it with another LLC. The general partner disputed this purported removal and election. The limited partners requested the court...

A PROVISION WHICH SPECIFICALLY NAMES THE PARENT AND A PARTICULAR SUBSIDIARY DOES NOT COVER A SUBSEQUENTLY BOUGHT SUBSIDIARY

In Silver Management Group, Inc. v. AdvisorEngine Inc., a licensor sued a licensee for license fee under licensing agreements. Under the agreements, the licensee was entitled to sub-license the licensed product. A Particular provision required the licensee to share...

CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDER’S CONSENT TO PERSONAL JURISDICTION WAS IMPLIED BY ITS SUBSTANTIAL CONTROL OVER THE BOARD THAT ADOPTED FORUM-SELECTION BYLAWS

In In Re Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, Consol. C.A. No. 2018-0058-JTL (Mar. 15, 2019), minority stockholders sued the controlling stockholder which was a Brazilian entity in connection with the corporation’s acquisition of subsidiaries owned by the controlling...

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According to Chambers, “This small but highly respected firm focuses exclusively on corporate and alternative entity work. Praised by clients for its warm, inclusive style, the compact team advises clients on a number of both national and international transactions. The international market is of increasing importance to the firm, as it offers advice on Delaware law to foreign companies.”

According to Chambers, the “extremely intelligent” Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart is lauded for, “always trying to find the best solution for her client; she doesn’t just take a point to take a point, she gets the big picture. She is able to provide accurate, timely, relevant and strategic advice. Ellisa has an excellent listening capacity and is attentive to her client’s needs.”

According to Chambers, “clients say, “Ellisa’s responsiveness, pragmatism, and practicality really stand out. She is very knowledgeable, her opinions are thorough and accurate, and she is personable and easy to work with.””

According to Chambers, “This team focuses exclusively on providing advice on Delaware-specific corporate issues and alternative entities to both national and international clients. This, along with its commitment to fostering strong client relationships, has helped it establish a notable reputation.”