COVERAGE
March 7, 2023
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London-based finance partner Aymen Mahmoud was quoted in Global Restructuring Review in relation to a High Court judgment regarding Lifeways’ restructuring plan sanction.
COVERAGE
March 6, 2023
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Darren Azman, Joseph Evans, Gregg Steinman, Charles Gibbs and Grayson Williams are featured in Law360 for representing the unsecured creditors committee.
COVERAGE
March 6, 2023
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Patrick Martinez and Larry Guess are featured in The Deal for representing VillageMD.
COVERAGE
March 6, 2023
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Kathryn Linsky, David Saunders and Jonathan Ende author this article in New York Law Journal that explores the plaintiffs bar and some privacy acts coming to light.
COVERAGE
March 6, 2023
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Carl Fleming is quoted in PV Tech speaking about the ability for solar and other renewable energy projects to transfer tax credits.
DEAL ANNOUNCEMENT / PRESS RELEASE
March 6, 2023
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represents The Sterling Group, a Houston-based private investment firm, and Capitol Meridian Partners, a Washington, DC-based private investment firm, in their joint acquisition of PrimeFlight Aviation Services, a global provider of essential aircraft, passenger and security-related services to commercial airline, airport, cargo and general aviation customers, from Carlyle.
The transaction was announced on March 6, 2023 and will close upon satisfaction of customary closing conditions.
The cross-border deal team was led by Gregory Metz, Patrick Rowe and Smith Alpert and included Daniel Campbell, Stéphane Dionnet, Jed Gordon, Greg Heltzer, Jacob Hollinger, Sharon Lamb, Brian Mead, Sam Neel, Christian Rolf, Alex Ruiz, Josh Samis, David Saunders, Deniz Tschammler, Allison Wilkerson, Margaret Cremin, Alan Kashdan, Christian Marzlin, Ellie Atkins, Nicole Briody, Llewelyn Engel, Andrew Granek, Lea Hachmeister, Emily Jewell, Max Küttner, Nick Paul, Dawn Peacock, Cristina Sanchez, David Stage and Heloise Waudby.
McDermott’s private equity practice is among the top four most active PE law firms globally and in the US with more than 160 dedicated private equity lawyers in 21 locations globally. In addition to being recognized as Energy & Industrials Law Firm of the Year (Large Cap) by The Deal, Top 10 in PE Buyouts by MergerMarket and Top 10 in US Mid-Market by Bloomberg, The American Lawyer recently named McDermott Law Firm Corporate Practice of the Year: Mid/Small Cap. To learn more about our PE practice, please visit pe.mwe.com.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
COVERAGE
March 3, 2023
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Jay Greathouse is quoted in Law360 after joining the Firm’s Healthcare practice.
COVERAGE
March 3, 2023
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Stephen Kranz is quoted in Law360 speaking about the Tax Freedom Act.
COVERAGE
March 3, 2023
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Ashley Altschuler, Ethan Townsend, Harrison Carpenter, and Kevin Regan represented the defendants in the suit.
PRESS RELEASE
March 3, 2023
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has expanded its Transactions practice in Germany with the addition of private equity partners Holger H. Ebersberger and Hanno Witt in Munich. Holger joins McDermott as Co-Head of Private Equity Germany, leading alongside Michael Cziesla.
“I am proud to see the expansion of our Transactions group in Germany with both Holger and Hanno having an excellent reputation in the world of private equity. The new hires underline the growth trajectory of the Firm and our ambition to be one of the leading law firms in the German market,” said Harris C. Siskind, Global Head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group.
Holger specializes in M&A transactions as well as public takeovers and has been advising private equity funds and strategic investors for more than 15 years. He advises his clients throughout the entire investment cycle, starting with the acquisition of the company, through the portfolio phase and up to the exit. His expertise includes auction procedures, public takeovers, dual-track procedures, carve-outs and joint ventures. He focuses on digital business, TMT, life sciences and healthcare transactions.
Hanno has several years of experience in advising national and international private equity clients and strategic investors in M&A transactions. He advises clients on both the buy-side as well as the sell-side and specializes in cross-border transactions, auction processes, carve-out transactions, joint ventures and management buy-outs. Hanno has broad sector expertise, including life sciences and healthcare, industrials, infrastructure, consumer products and technology.
“With the addition of Holger and Hanno, we continue the strategic expansion of our Transactions practice in Germany,” said Dr. Jens Ortmanns, Managing Partner in Germany. “Holger and Hanno are an excellent fit for us, both professionally and personally.”
“McDermott is well known for its first-rate Transactions practice with its strong international focus and its collegiate culture across the Firm,” Holger noted. “I am excited by the opportunity to be part of the team and to work alongside the German leadership team and Michael Cziesla, jointly leading our M&A and PE practices in Germany.”
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
