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McDermott Will & Schulte advises major banks on Northern Trust Corporation’s $1.25 billion notes offering
November 21, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC as joint book-running managers in an underwritten public offering of $500 million in 4.150% senior unsecured notes and $750 million in 5.117% fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes of Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS). Academy Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., LLC, Loop Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC were the co-managers for the offering.
The McDermott team was led by Eric Orsic and Dan Woodard and included Riley O’Farrell, Michael Boykins, Todd Solomon, and Dan Zucker.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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8th Circ. decision shipwrecks IRS on shoals of Loper Bright
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8th Circ. decision shipwrecks IRS on shoals of Loper Bright
November 20, 2025
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Continuation funds: Transparency reduces risks
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Continuation funds: Transparency reduces risks
November 15, 2025
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Continuation funds are gaining momentum in both large-cap and mid-cap markets. In Börsen-Zeitung, Holger Ebersberger and Dr. Matthias Weissinger explain how clear rules and transparency can reduce risks and strengthen trust between investors and fund managers. Consistent standards are key to ensuring fairness and long-term confidence.
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Feds look to ‘false certification’ FCA strategy
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Feds look to ‘false certification’ FCA strategy
November 18, 2025
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Pre-negotiation agreements provide protection for lenders
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Pre-negotiation agreements provide protection for lenders
November 17, 2025
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Venture firm dedicated to Legal Tech doubles down with $110 million second fund
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Venture firm dedicated to Legal Tech doubles down with $110 million second fund
November 17, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Green Lantern Development in solar and battery storage sale to Dispatch Energy
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Green Lantern Development in solar and battery storage sale to Dispatch Energy
November 17, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Green Lantern Development, LLC (Green Lantern) in the sale of its membership interests as well as the sale of the associated membership interests in various entities related to 64 solar and battery storage projects from Green Lantern, totaling 208.9 MWdc, at various stages of development and operations to Dispatch Energy LLC.
This represents one of the first sales of a solar development company and project pipeline following the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), signed into law earlier this year.
“This transaction represents the culmination of years of hard work by an exceptional team who transformed underutilized land into productive clean energy assets serving municipalities, schools, and businesses,” said Scott Buckley, President of Green Lantern Solar. “Dispatch Energy shares our commitment to community impact and responsible development, making them the perfect partner to carry this portfolio forward and continue delivering clean, affordable energy where it’s needed most.”
“We are proud to work hand-in-hand with our friends at Green Lantern on this milestone transaction for them, which marks one of the first solar portfolio sales enabled by OBBBA,” said Carl Fleming, global co-head of McDermott’s Energy & Project Finance Practice. “Combining our energy, tax, and policy experience, McDermott’s team is at the forefront of transactions and investments requiring the monetization and optimization of energy tax credits, understanding of the complex legislative landscape, and complete immersion in the energy markets.”
The McDermott team was led by Carl Fleming, Debbie Harrison, Phil Tingle, Ben Cheatham and Marina Leary, and included Heidi Steele, Andrew Kim, Thomas McGee, James Parry, and Bradford LaBonte.
The team, along with Javelin Capital, led Green Lantern through the sales process and negotiation of the sales agreement. This complex transaction included the sale of Green Lantern’s operating assets, development pipeline, EPC division, O&M division, and land to Dispatch.
Each required extensive input from McDermott’s corporate and tax teams to both (i) optimize the value of Green Lantern’s existing project pipeline under the new post-OBBBA beginning of construction requirements and (ii) create mechanisms under the sales agreement to monetize that pipeline under the new rules.
McDermott’s Energy & Project Finance team has brought extensive IRA and OBBBA, tax credit, and tax equity finance experience to the transaction. McDermott was the first law firm to close a post-IRA tax credit transfer in January 2023 and has since closed more than 300 post-IRA and OBBBA tax credit transfer driven transactions.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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The LegalTech Fund closes $110 million second fund to power the next generation of legal innovation
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The LegalTech Fund closes $110 million second fund to power the next generation of legal innovation
November 17, 2025
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- The second fund closes at nearly four times the size of The LegalTech Fund’s (TLTF) inaugural $28.5 million fund.
- The fund has invested in more than 80 entrepreneurs making the $1 trillion legal services industry faster, smarter, and more accessible.
- McDermott Will & Schulte doubles down as lead investor in TLTF’s second fund, joined by other industry strategics.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The LegalTech Fund (TLTF), the first and only fund exclusively focused on investing in legal technology companies, today announced the close of its second fund at $110 million. This represents a fourfold expansion over Fund I ($28.5 million). Leading global law firm and Anchor Partner McDermott Will & Schulte reinvests with $10 million, enabling the firm to partner with TLTF’s entrepreneurs on the ideas and technologies that will define the future of legal services. Strategic partner Consilio, a global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, also joined as a lead investor, reinforcing its commitment to legal innovation.
The close marks a rare achievement in today’s challenging venture capital environment, reflecting strong investor conviction that the legal industry is entering a sustained era of technology-driven transformation. It highlights the growing recognition of legal technology as a durable investment category and a key driver reshaping how legal services are delivered.
The $1 trillion global legal services market is being fundamentally transformed by technology, workflow automation, and regulatory change. Over the next decade, law firms and in-house legal teams will see their business models tested and redefined, creating new categories of companies and expanding access to legal support. Where only a fractional percent of consumers could once afford legal help, technology is now making services available to millions. Following waves of modernization in fintech, healthtech, and insurtech, legaltech is emerging as the next major vertical undergoing systemic change.
“We launched TLTF to help entrepreneurs transforming the world of law realize their vision, and we are doing just that,” said Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund. “Legal technology is no longer niche; it is starting to be understood that it sits at the center of every business transaction. Our strategic partners’ investments put them in a strong and unique position to lead the industry’s transformation and ultimately create more value for their clients.”
“The world of law is at an inflection point that will transform our industry. We’re committed to driving that disruption, not being disrupted by it,” said Ira Coleman, Chairman of McDermott Will & Schulte. “Our continued partnership with The LegalTech Fund gives us access to the latest innovations shaping the future of law and enables us to deliver maximum impact for our clients globally.”
Fund II attracted a diverse mix of institutional and strategic investors, with participation from partners including Consilio, Clio, Docusign, Harbor, Orrick, Thomson Reuters Ventures and several others.
“By investing in The LegalTech Fund, we’re putting millions of dollars behind driving innovation across the ecosystem. Our goal is to help build a marketplace where clients have access to the greatest companies and the best technology solutions, creating an environment that accelerates innovation and delivers real choice,” said Andy Macdonald, CEO of Consilio.
TLTF’s second fund continues to invest globally in early-stage startups up to Series A, and has already backed companies redefining every corner of the legal ecosystem. Such companies include Wexler, which provides the AI platform for complex litigation; Entegrata, which helps legal teams utilize AI and analytics; Flo Recruit, which modernizes legal hiring; and HelloPrenup, which expands access to affordable legal planning. Other companies such as BlackCloak, SimpleClosure and Intelligent Legal Solutions are reshaping the delivery, security and scalability of both the business and practice of law through automation and AI.
About The LegalTech Fund
Founded in 2021, The LegalTech Fund is the first venture fund solely dedicated to backing companies transforming the legal industry. TLTF invests globally in early-stage legaltech up to Series A, helping founders reimagine how legal services are practiced, accessed, and delivered. With a global network spanning law firms, corporates, and innovators—and initiatives such as the TLTF Summit and The LegalTech Lab—TLTF is shaping the next decade of legal innovation.
About McDermott Will & Schulte
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
About Consilio
Consilio is the global leader in eDiscovery, document review, flexible legal talent, and legal advisory & transformation services. Through its Aurora Digital Enterprise Platform, the company empowers multinational corporations and law firms to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and drive better outcomes. Aurora integrates advanced AI — including Guided AI Review, Native AI Review, AI Investigation, and TrueLaw narrative AI — into a unified platform that provides freedom, deep project visibility, and control. Consilio operates offices, review centers, and data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America.
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‘I’m sure I made a ton of mistakes’ – McDermott’s Coleman on fresh thinking, leadership lessons and why scale matters
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‘I’m sure I made a ton of mistakes’ – McDermott’s Coleman on fresh thinking, leadership lessons and why scale matters
November 14, 2025
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Non‑solicitation clauses, track record portability and other obstacles to PE spinouts (part two of three)
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Non‑solicitation clauses, track record portability and other obstacles to PE spinouts (part two of three)
November 13, 2024
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