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McDermott Advises H.I.G. European Middle Market Fund On Its Acquisition Of France Workwear From Rentokil Initial
October 1, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte advised one of the affiliates of H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”), a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of capital under management, on its acquisition of the France Workwear business from Rentokil Initial. The business will be rebranded and operate under a new name in early 2026.
Headquartered in France, France Workwear is a leading provider of full-cycle textile services, specialising in the design, rental, and laundry/repair of workwear, flat linen, and hygiene solutions. It combines scale, service quality, and sustainability to deliver mission-critical services across 34 sites and a nationwide logistics network. France Workwear serves over 21,000 customers across diverse industries through long-term subscription contracts, with high levels of customer retention.
McDermott’s cross-border team was led by London-based partner Fatema Orjela (private equity) and included counsel Zoe Woodhouse, and associates Tom Johnson, Arjun Sehgal, Raees Khan and Jessica Dawood (all private equity). The team was supported in Paris, by partner Fabrice Piollet (private equity) and associates Julien-Pierre Tannoury, Faycal Laraki, Jordan Ohayon and Khimia Maddelin (all private equity), partners Côme de Saint Vincent and Antoine Vergnat (tax), partner Sabine Nauges (environmental regulatory) and counsel Matthieu Adam (environmental regulatory), partner Jilali Maazouz (employment) and associates Naré Arshakyan, and Abdel Abdellah (employment), partner Romain Perray (privacy) and associate Mai Matsubara, , counsel Charles de Raignac (intellectual property) and associate Emie Paganon (intellectual property), and Elizabeth Amzallag (finance).
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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Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings highlight McDermott Will & Schulte’s expanding London presence
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Legal 500 UK 2026 rankings highlight McDermott Will & Schulte’s expanding London presence
October 1, 2025
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October 1, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been recognized in Legal 500 UK 2026, with 25 practice rankings, the most rankings received to date. Additionally, the firm received 60+ lawyer recommendations, including 16 new. Of those recommended, 20 lawyers earned special distinctions in the “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partners,” “Next Generation Partners,” and “Leading Associates” categories. This excellent performance underscores the rapid growth of the London office and reinforces the firm’s position among the world’s leading legal firms.
A standout achievement is that the Hedge Funds practice was ranked Tier 1, making the firm one of only two firms in the London market to hold that distinction this year. Furthermore, the firm gained new rankings in EU and competition: trade, WTO anti-dumping, customs, and sanctions (Tier 3); Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil and Gas (Tier 5); and TMT: Technology, Media and Telecoms (Firms to Watch). The firm moved up in the rankings in Securitisation (Tier 3); Commercial Property: Investment (Tier 4); and Bank Lending: Investment Grade Debt and Syndicated Debt Loans (Tier 4).
The firm’s overall rankings have been significantly bolstered following the 2025 merger of McDermott Will & Emery with Schulte Roth & Zabel, strengthening the London office and creating a powerful presence that delivers results. The expanded team now offers clients unmatched cross-border capabilities, driving growth and innovation in a competitive legal market.
Clients have consistently praised the team for their professionalism, responsiveness, and collaborative approach. One client described the team as “my go-to on both commercial and legal idea exchanges,” while another said, “They’re always available when needed, bringing creative ideas and competent solutions to the table. A truly and remarkably excellent group of professionals.” Additional feedback highlighted the firm’s ability to provide clear guidance and support in complex matters, with one client noting, “Excellent collaboration, insights and support; responsive and able to cut through ambiguity.”
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The Legal 500 series, is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. More than 300,000 buyers of legal services are surveyed and interviewed globally each year. Legal 500 is an independent guide, and firms and individuals are recommended purely on merit. It is the only guide to truly reflect the needs of corporate counsel by focusing on the strength in depth of the teams (practice and associates) rather than simply listing individual partners.
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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McDermott berät Süd Beteiligungen beim Verkauf ihrer Anteile an der KKL-Gruppe an die Triton-Portfoliogesellschaft bluu unit
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McDermott berät Süd Beteiligungen beim Verkauf ihrer Anteile an der KKL-Gruppe an die Triton-Portfoliogesellschaft bluu unit
06. Oktober 2025
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Frankfurt a. M., 06. Oktober 2025 – McDermott Will & Schulte hat die Stuttgarter Beteiligungsgesellschaft Süd Beteiligungen GmbH (SüdBG) bei dem Verkauf ihrer Anteile an der KKL Holding GmbH (KKL), Düsseldorf, an die bluu unit GmbH, ein Portfolio-Unternehmen von Triton Partners, beraten. Von der Transaktion umfasst sind auch die Anteile des Gründers Andreas Kohmann sowie des beteiligten Managements. Die Transaktion steht noch unter dem Vorbehalt der kartellrechtlichen Genehmigung.
Die 1987 gegründete KKL gilt als einer der profiliertesten Spezialisten im Bereich Kälte-, Klima- und Lüftungstechnik und Rechenzentrumslösungen in Deutschland. Die SüdBG hatte 2018 im Rahmen eines Management-Buy-outs in das Unternehmen investiert und hat seither gemeinsam mit dem Gründer und Beirat das Management bei der Umsetzung der Wachstumsstrategie begleitet. KKL beschäftigt heute rund 300 Mitarbeiter und erzielt einen Umsatz von über 80 Millionen Euro.
bluu unit mit Hauptsitz in Ludwigsburg ist eine Allianz aus regional starken, eigenverantwortlichen Unternehmen mit Fokus auf nachhaltige Kälte- und Klimatechnik.
Die SüdBG, eine 100-prozentige Tochtergesellschaft der Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), ist eine der führenden Beteiligungsgesellschaften im deutschsprachigen Raum und ein langfristiger Investor. Die SüdBG hat in den vergangenen zehn Jahren über 70 Unternehmen mit rund 600 Millionen Euro sowie einem breiten Netzwerk bei der nachhaltigen Unternehmensentwicklung begleitet.
McDermott beriet SüdBG unter der Federführung der Partner Dr. Christian Marzlin und Dr. Benedikt von Schorlemer. Zum Team gehörten die Partner Rolf Hünermann und Dr. Heiko Kermer, die Counsel Holger Mlynek, Dr. Simon Groneberg, Marcus Fischer und Dr. Laura Stammwitz sowie die Associates Jennifer Rogalski, Jan Ischreyt, Constanze Götz, Carina Schützeberg und Sönke Wassermann.
McDermott Will & Schulte ist eine international führende Wirtschaftskanzlei mit mehr als 1.750 Rechtsanwältinnen und Rechtsanwälten an über 20 Standorten in Europa, Nordamerika und Asien. In Deutschland ist die Sozietät mit Büros in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt a. M., Köln und München vertreten. Unsere Teams decken mit ihrem Know-How das gesamte Spektrum des Wirtschaftsrechts ab. Die deutsche Praxis wird von der McDermott Will & Schulte Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP geführt.
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McDermott advises Sycamore Partners on acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
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McDermott advises Sycamore Partners on acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
September 17, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte advised Sycamore Partners, a leading New York-based private equity firm, as UK healthcare regulatory counsel on its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. The total transaction is valued at up to $23.7 billion.
Sycamore Partners specializes in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments and partners with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their business. With approximately $11 billion in aggregate committed capital raised since its inception in 2011, Sycamore Partners‘ investors include leading endowments, financial institutions, family offices, pension plans and sovereign wealth funds.
Prior to Sycamore Partners’ acquisition, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. was headquartered in Illinois and was the owner of Boots, the largest pharmacy chain in the UK, with a heritage spanning over 175 years and a network of more than 1,800 stores in the UK, offering pharmacy, health and retail services, including NHS services. Following the transaction, Boots will operate as a part of The Boots Group, a standalone, private company, headquartered in the UK, separate from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
The McDermott team was led by Sharon Lamb, Head of the UK Healthcare Practice Group, and Senior Associate Bella North, with support from Michaela Novakova and Emelia Clode.
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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McDermott advises Sycamore Partners on acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
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McDermott advises Sycamore Partners on acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
September 17, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte advised Sycamore Partners, a leading New York-based private equity firm, as UK healthcare regulatory counsel on its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. The total transaction is valued at up to $23.7 billion.
Sycamore Partners specializes in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments and partners with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their business. With approximately $11 billion in aggregate committed capital raised since its inception in 2011, Sycamore Partners‘ investors include leading endowments, financial institutions, family offices, pension plans and sovereign wealth funds.
Prior to Sycamore Partners’ acquisition, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. was headquartered in Illinois and was the owner of Boots, the largest pharmacy chain in the UK, with a heritage spanning over 175 years and a network of more than 1,800 stores in the UK, offering pharmacy, health and retail services, including NHS services. Following the transaction, Boots will operate as a part of The Boots Group, a standalone, private company, headquartered in the UK, separate from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
The McDermott team was led by Sharon Lamb, Head of the UK Healthcare Practice Group, and Senior Associate Bella North, with support from Michaela Novakova and Emelia Clode.
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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Energy & infrastructure deals partner John Bridge returns to McDermott in Los Angeles
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Energy & infrastructure deals partner John Bridge returns to McDermott in Los Angeles
September 16, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that John Bridge has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group based in Los Angeles. John brings robust experience structuring, negotiating, and closing complex transactions across the energy and infrastructure landscape. John joins from Milbank, where he most recently worked in the project finance group.
“We are pleased to welcome John back to our Transactions group, as companies face increasingly complex energy challenges paired with rising global demand,” said Harris Siskind, Global Transactions Practice Group Head. “His energy finance experience complements our robust private credit and fund formation capabilities, particularly as we continue to advise energy and infrastructure firms on their investments and structuring needs. John’s cross-sector experience will be invaluable to our clients navigating the evolving energy landscape.”
John advises sponsors, lenders, and investors on debt financings, tax equity structures, project investments, and M&A. His deep transactional experience strengthens McDermott’s position as a go-to firm for complex deals as innovation and investment in energy infrastructure projects continue to accelerate.
“McDermott has established one of the most comprehensive energy and project finance practices in the industry, attracting premier energy clients and high-profile transactions,” John said. “The firm’s collaborative culture and integrated approach to energy markets make it an ideal platform to serve clients across the energy value chain, particularly at an exciting juncture for the firm in its recent combination with 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.
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McDermott represents Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the acquisition of Bremer Insurance Agencies
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McDermott represents Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. in the acquisition of Bremer Insurance Agencies
September 11, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher), one of the world’s largest insurance brokerage, risk management, and consulting firms, in the acquisition of Bremer Insurance Agencies, a subsidiary of Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ:ONB), a property and casualty insurance broker serving commercial, agricultural, and personal lines clients in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
The McDermott team was led by Robert Clagg with invaluable assistance from Michael Byrne, Elizabeth Amanieh, Brandon Sarkauskas, Andrea Best, Amber Adair, Leila Fujiwara, Brian Casillas, Jeffrey Holdvogt, Hudson Todd, Maxwell Preston, Katie Yonover, Wondha Cadet, Lisa Kaderabek, Scott Kenkel, Kate Williams, and Gregg Fierman.
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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McDermott berät Barings bei Refinanzierung von Operasan
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McDermott berät Barings bei Refinanzierung von Operasan
8. September 2025
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München, 8. September 2025 – McDermott Will & Schulte hat den Investmentmanager Barings bei der Refinanzierung der Operasan Gruppe beraten, einem Portfoliounternehmen von Fonds, die von der Deutschen Beteiligungs AG (DBAG) beraten werden. Barings stellt Operasan zudem eine Kreditlinie zur Finanzierung weiterer Zukäufe zur Verfügung.
Barings LLC ist ein globaler Investmentmanager mit einem verwalteten Vermögen von über 456 Milliarden US-Dollar und mehr als 2.000 Mitarbeitern weltweit.
Operasan ist ein mittelständisches, innovatives Unternehmen mit Hauptsitz in NRW und insgesamt 25 Standorten, das jährlich über 22.000 Patienten in der Nierenheilkunde inklusive Dialyse betreut. Operasan gehört seit 2021 zum Portfolio der DBAG.
McDermott Will & Schulte, München: Ludwig Zesch, Dr. Matthias Weissinger (beide Finance, beide Federführung), Dr. Maximilian Meyer (Counsel, Steuerrecht, Frankfurt); Associate: Tim Becker (Finance)
Führende Organisationen wenden sich an unsere internationale Anwaltskanzlei McDermott Will & Schulte, um rechtliche Herausforderungen besser zu meistern, mit führenden Köpfen zusammenzuarbeiten und stärkere Ergebnisse zu erzielen. Unsere mehr als 1.750 Anwältinnen und Anwälte in über 20 Büros weltweit setzen auf datengestützte Erkenntnisse, enge Vernetzung und einzigartige Branchenerfahrung, um unser Versprechen einzulösen: Always Better. In Deutschland berät Sie die McDermott Will & Schulte Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP.
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McDermott acted as U.S. counsel for RLH Properties in acquiring a 51% stake in Cabo del Sol Holdings
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McDermott acted as U.S. counsel for RLH Properties in acquiring a 51% stake in Cabo del Sol Holdings
September 5, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte acted as U.S. counsel for RLH Properties, S.A.B. de C.V., a Mexican company focused on acquiring, developing, and managing luxury hotel and residential assets, in the acquisition of 51% of the equity interests of Cabo del Sol Holdings, LLC, the owner of the destiny Cabo del Sol on Los Cabos, Baja California Sur.
RLH Properties will obtain a stake, as well as other assets, including the 96-room Four Seasons Cabo del Sol Hotel, the Cabo del Sol residential business, and world-class golf courses.
The McDermott team was led by Howard Kleinman with invaluable assistance from Timothy Swearingen, Hudson Todd, Adam Long, and Carla Tomazella Nicolau.
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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McDermott represents H.I.G. Capital in the sale of its telehealth division, Soldier Point Digital Health
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McDermott represents H.I.G. Capital in the sale of its telehealth division, Soldier Point Digital Health
September 4, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented H.I.G. Capital, LLC (H.I.G.), a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of capital under management, and its portfolio company Iron Bow Technologies, in the sale of Iron Bow’s telehealth division, SoldierPoint Digital Health, LLC (SoldierPoint), to GovCIO, a portfolio company of Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.
The McDermott team was led by Harris Siskind, Alex Clavero, and Maria Navarro.
McDermott’s private equity (PE) practice is among the top four most active PE law firms globally and in the US with more than 160 dedicated PE lawyers across 21 locations. We have ranked Pitchbook’s Top 5 Healthcare PE firm for six consecutive years and are Top 10 in PE Buyouts and other PE deals. We are also ranked as a Top 10 Global Mid-Market PE Firm by Bloomberg and #7 PE Law firm by The Deal. Learn more about our PE practice by visiting pe.mwe.com.
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.