The Delaware Counsel Group LLC is pleased to announce that founding partner Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart has been recognized by Chambers USA for the 21st year in its rankings of leading attorneys. In the 2026 Chambers USA Guide, Ms. Habbart maintains her Band 1 ranking in Corporate/M&A: Alternative Entities in Delaware, reflecting her longstanding standing in this specialized area of corporate law.
Chambers describes Ms. Habbart as “a highly regarded specialist in the formation and governance of alternative entities.” Her recognition reflects her extensive experience advising on the Delaware law aspects of complex domestic and cross-border business transactions.
As the founding partner of The Delaware Counsel Group LLC, Ms. Habbart advises attorneys and clients around the world on Delaware law matters involving the formation, acquisition, financing, governance, operation, and structuring of business entities. With more than 25 years of experience, including a focus on cross-border transactions dating to 1996, she brings deep knowledge of Delaware’s legal framework for alternative entities and sophisticated commercial transactions.
Ms. Habbart’s practice encompasses a broad range of alternative entities, including limited liability companies, limited partnerships, statutory trusts, and other business structures. Her work also reflects a longstanding commitment to the development and practical application of Delaware business entity law.
In addition to her client work, Ms. Habbart has held leadership and advisory roles in professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, the International Bar Association, and the Delaware State Bar Association. Her involvement has included service on committees focused on business entities, private equity, corporate governance, and the development of statutory frameworks governing business organizations.
The Chambers ranking is a notable milestone in Ms. Habbart’s career and recognizes more than two decades of sustained acknowledgment in the legal market. Her 21st year of recognition, together with her Band 1 ranking for 2026, underscores her established reputation in Delaware alternative entity law.
The Delaware Counsel Group congratulates Ms. Habbart on this significant achievement and is proud to celebrate her continued recognition by Chambers USA.
About The Delaware Counsel Group LLC
The Delaware Counsel Group LLC provides focused counsel on Delaware law to attorneys and clients involved in domestic and international business transactions. The firm advises on the formation, structuring, financing, governance, and operation of Delaware business entities, including limited liability companies, limited partnerships, and statutory trusts.
Learn more: Ellisa Opstbaum Habbart’s Chambers USA profile | The Delaware Counsel Group LLC