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McDermott advises Ardian Growth in the Acquisition of a Minority Stake in H2 Pharma, a Leading French Pharmaceuticals Company
October 23, 2020
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Ardian Growth announced its acquisition of an equity stake in H2 Pharma, a French company specialized in the development and production of generic drugs. This is Ardian Growth’s first investment in the healthcare sector.
H2 Pharma is a partner of many pharmaceutical laboratories in the manufacture of generic and over-the-counter drugs. With an exceptionally strong position in the non-sterile pharmaceutical liquids segment (mouthwashes, syrups, oral solutions, etc.), H2 Pharma is involved in all stages of a drug’s value chain: from the supply of the active ingredient to the production of the finished product, including development and regulatory aspects.
McDermott Will & Emery assisted Ardian Growth with a team comprising:
- Diana Hund, partner, and Maxime Fradet and Antonia Teleman, associates, in corporate aspects
- Sabine Naugès, partner and Charlotte Michellet, associate, in regulatory law aspects
- Emmanuelle Trombe, partner, Anne-France Moreau, Counsel and Raphaëlle Monjou, associate, on healthcare aspects
- Romain Perray, partner and Hélène Adda, associate, on issues related to data protection and cybersecurity
- Jilali Maazouz, partner, and Marie-Elisabeth George and Nicolas Chaubet, associates, in employment law
- Antoine Vergnat, partner and Romain Desmonts, associate, in tax law
- Charles de Raignac, associate, in intellectual property law
H2 Pharma were advised by Orsan.
Paris is McDermott’s first location outside the United States. As part of the McDermott Will & Emery international network, the 80 lawyers in the Paris office strive to bring real added value to companies, their managers and public and private institutions through excellent legal support. We regularly receive awards for the quality, consistency and creativity of the solutions we offer. McDermott is listed in the Chambers & Partners Europe and Legal 500 EMEA rankings. McDermott Will & Emery is one of the largest international law firms. It has more than 1,200 lawyers in 20 offices in North America, and Europe. As a truly integrated platform, McDermott enables its various teams around the world to work closely and regularly together.
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McDermott Garners Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
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McDermott Garners Top Rankings in 2020 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
October 22, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery continues to be recognized as a leading law firm in the 2020 edition of Benchmark Litigation. McDermott is pleased to announce its antitrust, employment, intellectual property and litigation practices have been honored in this year’s rankings. The Firm maintained its stellar national and state rankings and added additional recognition for its labor & employment practice. With 44 lawyers listed, this year’s results are the strongest to date, boosted by recognition of several rising stars in ‘40 & Under Hot List’ and an impressive showing for the employment team.
Additionally, Jane Byrne, Sarah Columbia and Margaret Warner were once again named among the “Top 250 Women in Litigation”.
National rankings:
- Antitrust – Tier 2
- Appellate – Tier 2
- Insurance – Tier 2
- Intellectual Property – Tier 2
- Labor & Employment – Tier 2
State rankings:
- California – Recommended
- District of Columbia – Recommended
- Illinois – Highly Recommended
- Massachusetts – Highly Recommended
- New York – Recommended
Labor & Employment rankings:
- California – Recommended
- District of Columbia – Recommended
- Illinois – Tier 2
- New York – Recommended
National Practice Area Stars:
- Jane Byrne, Sarah Columbia , Raymond Jacobsen, Steven Scholes, Jeffrey Stone and Margaret Warner
Labor & Employment Stars:
- Brian Cousin, Rachel Cowen, Lindsay Ditlow, Daniel Doron, David Durham, Ron Holland, Kristin Michaels, Joseph Mulherin, Marilyn Pearson, Maria Rodriguez, Richard Scharlat, Kerry Scanlon, Michael Sheehan, Carole Spink, Michelle Strowhiro and Jeremy White
Litigation Stars:
- Anthony Bongiorno, Jeffrey Brennan, Jon Dean, Gordon Greenberg, Todd Harrison, Mark Pearlstein, David Rosenbloom, William Schuman, Paul Thompson and Anthony Upshaw
Rising stars recognized in the “40 & Under Hot List”:
- Nicole Castle, James Commons, Paul Hughes, Michael Huttenlocher, Michael Kimberly, Michelle Lowery, Katharine O’Connor and Jennifer Routh
Future Stars:
- James Commons, Gregory Jones, Michelle Lowery, Dana McSherry, Christopher Murphy, Katharine O’Connor and Lisa Richman
For McDermott’s full rankings and editorial report, click here.
About Benchmark
Established in 2008, Benchmark identifies the leading US trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Rankings and editorial commentary are based on interviews with lawyers and in-house counsel, law firm submissions. Benchmark conduct their research annually between February and June. Learn more about Benchmark Litigation.
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McDermott Recognized for Outstanding Legal Service Standards and Dedication to Clients by Legal 500 UK 2021
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McDermott Recognized for Outstanding Legal Service Standards and Dedication to Clients by Legal 500 UK 2021
October 9, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has again achieved excellent results in The Legal 500 UK 2021 report, with recognition as a leading firm in 10 practice areas. In addition, a total of 27 lawyers were also ranked, including seven leading individuals.
In this year’s edition, Legal 500 highlighted that the Firm’s lawyers were praised for having a “very practical approach while being excellent from the technical point of view” and for providing a “Rolls Royce service to its clients”. The Firm was also highlighted for being a “high-quality firm that always puts the client first” and providing teams that are “pragmatic, approachable and analytical”.
Ranked Practices areas included:
- Corporate and Commercial: Corporate Tax – Tier 5
- Corporate and Commercial: M&A lower mid-market – Tier 2
- Corporate and Commercial – Private Equity: Transactions, mid-market – Tier 3
- Dispute Resolution: Commodities Disputes – Tier 3
- Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation – mid-market Tier 4 (New ranking)
- Healthcare: Regulatory – Tier 3
- Human Resources – Employment: Employers – Tier 6
- Private Client: Contentious trusts and probate – Tier 2
- Private Client: Personal tax, trusts and probate – Tier 2
- Real Estate: Property Finance - Tier 4
Lawyers who were recognized as “Leading Individuals” included:
- Nick Azis
- Ranajoy Basu
- Nick Holland
- Simon Goldring
- Andrew Savage
- Ziva Robertson – Hall of Fame
- Laurence Rogers – Hall of Fame
Recommended lawyers included:
- Katie Clark
- Romilly Holland*
- Simon Gibb
- Sarah Gabbai
- Fergus Gallagher*
- David Gibson
- Sharon Lamb
- Ben Lamble*
- Stuart Mathews
- Paul McGrath
- Lynsey McIntyre
- Abigail Nott*
- Astrid Owen
- James Ross
- Kimberley Smith*
- Calum Thom*
- Andrew Vergunst
- Eleanor West
- Tom Whelan
- Hamid Yunis
*Indicates a first-time ranked recommended lawyer.
About Legal 500 UK
The Legal 500 Series is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. More than 250,000 corporate counsel are surveyed and interviewed globally each year. The 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 list individual partners.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Trademark Industry Veterans Recognized as ‘Global Leaders’
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McDermott Trademark Industry Veterans Recognized as ‘Global Leaders’
October 15, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce that World Trademark Review has named partners Jorge Arciniega, Christina Martini and Jennifer Mikulina to their second annual “Global Leaders” list. This list recognizes lawyers who have vast expertise and experience in relation to creating, protecting, managing and enforcing essential brand rights, as well as an ability to innovate, inspire and go above and beyond to deliver for their clients.
“We are thrilled to have superb leaders like Jorge, Christina and Jennifer on our team. This award exemplifies their passion and commitment to their clients, partners and the IP community as a whole,” said Bill Gaede, head of the Firm’s Global Intellectual Property Practice Group. “These three understand the importance of being fearless client advocates who focus finding innovative solutions to navigate complex brand challenges for our clients.”
Jorge Arciniega advises individuals and companies throughout the world on trademark and copyright matters, including creation, clearance, registration, enforcement and licensing. He has more than 30 years of experience guiding companies in global trademark portfolio management. He has personally participated in enforcement actions in numerous countries, including China, Turkey, Colombia, Guatemala and Germany. He represents clients in a wide range of industries, including fashion, television, video game, and food and beverage.
Christina (Tina) Martini is the Global Head of McDermott’s Trademark Prosecution and Controversy Practice. She focuses her practice on domestic and international trademark and copyright law, as well as domain name, Internet, social media, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law. Tina has extensive experience in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence and licensing matters. She successfully assists clients in protecting their intellectual property rights through litigation and other means, including the courts and uniform dispute resolution procedures. Tina’s experience reaches across a wide variety of business sectors, including the pharmaceutical/life sciences sector, food and beverage industry, housewares, apparel, energy, agriculture, consulting, restaurant, franchising, advertising, real estate and financial services. A recognized trusted advisor in the industry, Tina has received numerous professional accolades over her 25 plus year career from clients and peers.
Jennifer Mikulina focuses her practice on trademark and copyright counseling, prosecution, licensing and enforcement. She counsels companies in a wide variety of industries, including consumer goods, food products, digital currency, health care services, insurance, hospitality/restaurant services and software/online services. Jennifer delivers a client-first approach to legal work and has been praised by clients and market-leading publications.
View the full list of “Global Leaders” here.
About World Trademark Review
World Trademark Review is the world’s only independent daily news and information service dedicated exclusively to reporting on trademark issues for in-house and private practitioners internationally.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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Driving Continued Inbound and Outbound Investment Success, McDermott Formalizes Latin America Practice
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Driving Continued Inbound and Outbound Investment Success, McDermott Formalizes Latin America Practice
September 17, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery today announced the launch of its Latin America Practice to assist multinational clients in driving their business, operations and investments in the region. The group is co-chaired by Miami-based tax partner Michael Silva and Dallas-based tax partner Manuel Rajunov.
“Michael, Manuel and the rest of our team have tremendous success and experience in partnering with businesses and individuals across Latin America to proliferate meaningful growth and revenue, making the formation of this practice the natural next step for our clients,” said Michael Poulos, head of strategy at McDermott. “Latin America is such a commercially vibrant region, and we are excited about the myriad opportunities to partner with our clients there.”
Members of the Latin America Practice bring decades of cross-practice experience counseling multinational corporations, private equity funds, financial service firms and high-net-worth individuals. From real estate, manufacturing and technology to retail, aviation and gaming, McDermott is highly adept in strategically partnering with clients on very complex and sophisticated legal and business issues.
Silva noted “Each country in Latin America is unique with its own mix of industries, political and legal systems, natural resources and economic and social forces, and the McDermott team is well-positioned to provide trusted guidance across all of these spectrums and more.”
“There are so many opportunities and complexities within the Latin American market, and our market differentiator is our ability to successfully leverage our relationships, skills and experience within the region to successfully navigate those issues,” added Rajunov.
McDermott’s Latin America Practice provides broad-ranging guidance across a spectrum of legal areas, including international corporate tax planning, cross-border transactions and related regulatory matters, international estate planning, foreign trust administration, corporate governance, bankruptcies and restructurings, debt and equity financings, securities regulation, labor and employment, business immigration and pre-immigration planning for individuals, data privacy and dispute resolution matters.
The Latin America team has a substantial presence in Miami, as well as other strategically located lawyers across Europe and the United States. Locations include Boston, Chicago, Dallas, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Paris and Washington, DC.
One of the group’s co-chairs is admitted to practice in Mexico, and several of our partners are certified translators in both Spanish and Portuguese. Members of the Latin America practice have been ranked in many of the top global legal and industry guides, including Latin Lawyer, Latinvex, Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Chambers High Net Worth, The Legal 500 and Daily Business Review, among other publications.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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Crain’s Chicago Business Recognizes McDermott Partners as “Notable Women in Law” for Contributions to the Industry and Community
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Crain’s Chicago Business Recognizes McDermott Partners as “Notable Women in Law” for Contributions to the Industry and Community
September 15, 2020
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International law firm McDermott, Will & Emery is proud to announce that partners Rachel Cowen, Christina Martini, Stephanie McCann and Jennifer Mikulina have made Crain’s Chicago Business’ “Notable Women in Law 2020” list. This prestigious recognition highlights women in in the Chicago region who not only serve as role models in their workplace, but who also have contributed to their communities through their personal and philanthropic activities.
“Rachel, Christina, Stephanie and Jennifer are some of the most dedicated and passionate lawyers I know. Not only do they love the work they do, but they also are committed to improving the industry by creating opportunities for young professionals,” said John Callahan, managing partner of the Firm’s Chicago office. “These women are incredible role models and we are so grateful to have them here at McDermott.”
Rachel Cowen prosecutes and defends employee mobility and trade secret litigation on an emergency injunctive basis. She counsels employers facing union organizing activity, picketing, and has successfully tried cases before the National Labor Relations Board. She handles collective bargaining, labor arbitrations, represents financial services companies and professional engineering firms in unfair competition cases. Rachel is also at the forefront of pay equity issues. A known thought leader on the topic, Rachel frequently presents at events and regularly conducts pay equity studies for her clients to help close the gap, an issue of the utmost importance.
When it comes to mentoring, Rachel believes in giving the kind of substantive work to her women colleagues that gets them in front of clients. She believes that giving women opportunities to succeed is the most effective way to elevate their success. Additionally, as a way to promote inclusivity in the profession, Rachel co-hosts an event in its ninth year titled “Women in the C-Suite and Office of the General Counsel” where she and the other hosts in attendance not only educate the women in attendance, but create a lasting sense of community for them.
Christina Martini has an internationally recognized global practice focused on trademark and copyright law, domain name, Internet, social media, advertising, unfair competition and entertainment law. She’s served as the lead lawyer in counseling, prosecution, enforcement, due diligence and licensing matters, and protecting clients’ IP rights in cross-border litigation and arbitration matters.
Christina is strongly committed to advancing racial, ethnic and gender diversity in the legal industry. Her activities include sitting on McDermott’s Racial and Ethnic and Gender Diversity Committees, and she recently served as Co-National Hiring Partner, where she helped drive the Firm’s diversity-related hiring initiatives. She also has served as a mentor, both formal and informal, for countless law students and young professionals, including through organizations such as the Association of Corporate Counsel and the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity.
Stephanie McCann focuses her practice on corporate finance. She represents private equity groups, commercial lending institutions and major public and private companies in connection with the structuring, negotiation and documentation of secured and unsecured financing transactions, including senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions, acquisition financing, loan workouts and restructurings.
Stephanie is dedicated to mentoring lawyers and staff. She is responsible for instituting female attorney lunches and mentoring groups for the Chicago corporate practice to provide an open forum for discussion and action. Stephanie is plugged into Firm developments and its overall vision, and coupled with a prolific career, is able to provide valuable insights and advice, whether she is collaborating with a peer on an initiative or mentoring a junior attorney. She also plays a lead role in planning McDermott’s Women’s and Racial & Ethnic Diversity Summits.
Jennifer Mikulina works with domestic and international companies to protect and enforce IP rights, focusing on trademark and copyright matters. She helps her clients develop and implement international brand management strategies and provides sophisticated advice on challenging IP issues in transactions.
Jennifer also serves as Chair of McDermott’s Gender Diversity Committee, leading the Firm’s global women’s initiatives. In this role, Jennifer revamped the Firm’s Women’s Business Development coaching program and established a business development coaching program for associates. She has mentored numerous associates at the Firm through formal programs and informal relationships. She is a member of the National Association of Women’s Lawyers and received its Virginia S. Mueller Outstanding Member Award for her contributions to the organization. Jennifer also has served as a mentor with the “Camp CEO” program held by Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Remains the Go-To Health Law Firm
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McDermott Remains the Go-To Health Law Firm
August 20, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that its Health Industry Advisory practice had more healthcare lawyers recognized in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America than any other US firm, with 52 attorneys listed. Two lawyers from the practice – Charles Buck and Chris Jedrey were also honored with the prestigious “Lawyer of the Year” award.
The Best Lawyers list is based on a peer-review survey, with those named having earned the respect of other leading lawyers in the same communities and practice areas. Individuals named as a “Lawyer of the Year” have received the highest overall peer-feedback for their abilities, professionalism and integrity.
“We are thrilled to once again be the most recognized name in health law and we thank our industry colleagues and Best Lawyers for the honor,” said Eric Zimmerman, partner and global head of McDermott’s Health Practice. “This recognition not only reflects our commitment to propelling our clients’ missions, but also reflects the personal passion and determination we bring to the table as individuals– no matter the situation.”
In the Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Health Care Law categories, Best Lawyers highlighted the following 43 Health Industry Advisory practice attorneys:
- Michael F. Anthony
- Stephen W. Bernstein
- Bernadette M. Broccolo
- Charles R. Buck – Lawyer of the Year, Health Care Law
- John M. Callahan
- Jason B. Caron
- Ira J. Coleman
- Guy Collier
- Clare E. Connor
- Emily J. Cook
- Gary Scott Davis
- Sandra M. DiVarco
- Ashley M. Fischer
- Gary B. Gertler
- Karen Owen Gibbs
- Daniel F. Gottlieb
- Bernard P. Grondin
- Sarah T. Hogan
- David S. Ivill
- Christopher M. Jedrey – Lawyer of the Year, Non-profit / Charities Law
- Lisa Kaderabek
- Sarah Kitchell
- Paul F. Lawrence
- Robert C. Louthian III
- Erika Mayshar
- Lisa Mazur
- Daniel H. Melvin
- Carolyn V. Metnick
- James F. Owens
- Michael W. Peregrine
- Joan Polacheck
- Vernessa T. Pollard
- Paul W. Radensky
- Ira J. Rappeport
- Peter Rich
- Megan R. Rooney
- Kerrin B. Slattery
- Jerry J. Sokol
- Jerome B. Tichner
- Jennifer A. Vecchio
- Monica Wallace
- Esther Chang Weese
- Eric P. Zimmerman
Additionally, nine healthcare lawyers have been received the Ones to Watch recognition, a new award given to up-and-coming lawyers. These included:
- Stacey L. Callaghan
- Matthew R. Cin
- Gregory E. Fosheim
- Jessica M. Jung
- Anisa Mohanty
- Lauren E. Parisi
- Caroline Reigart
- Steven J. Schnelle
- Kyle D. Weber
McDermott’s Litigation Practice, which has received accolades for its excellence in the health care space, also had five attorneys recognized for their work in the areas of Health Care Law and Litigation – Health Care. These included:
- Jon Dean
- Russell Hayman – Lawyer of the Year, Litigation – Health Care
- Laura McLane
- David S. Rosenbloom
- Thomas A. Ryan
In total, the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch recognized 218 McDermott lawyers from 49 practice specialties, across regional jurisdictions. The Firm is also among the top 40 law firms in the United States with the most lawyers listed, positioning it as a market leader with continued recognition by peers and market commentators.
McDermott Will & Emery is the nation’s leading health law firm. The Health Industry Advisory group is the only health practice to receive top national rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, and Law360. The practice was also recognized by Chambers as “Health Team of the Year” in 2010, 2013, 2017 and 2019. McDermott has held the top spot in PitchBook’s League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity since 2017.
For McDermott’s full Best Lawyers ranking results, visit our website.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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Dynamic Life Sciences-Focused Pair Joins McDermott’s Intellectual Property Practice in Boston
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Dynamic Life Sciences-Focused Pair Joins McDermott’s Intellectual Property Practice in Boston
August 11, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery today announced that Michael Siekman and Jenny Chen have joined the Intellectual Property (IP) practice as partners based in the Boston office. The duo builds upon Boston’s active and diverse IP practice and will complement the Firm’s robust legal service offering to the life sciences and health industries.
“We are laser-focused on smart expansion, and virtually every McDermott practice group and geography is focused on legal representation for the life sciences sector,” Michael Poulos, head of strategy at the Firm, said. “Our new partners reflect our continuing strategic commitment to growing the pre-eminent life sciences practice in our industry.”
“The last few years have shown an increasing need for breakthrough innovations in the life sciences market. Patent protection is essential for bringing necessary technology to market, and Michael and Jenny truly understand what it takes to be a fearless client advocate during every stage of the IP lifecycle,” Bill Gaede, leader of the Firm’s Global Intellectual Property practice, said. “Michael’s and Jenny’s addition in Boston bolsters our IP capabilities in this leading region for life sciences innovators and research institutions as well as across our international platform.”
“This IP team is a natural part of our planned Boston expansion given the significance of the life sciences industry to our region,” Tony Bongiorno, litigation partner and Boston office managing partner, added. “We look forward to collaborating with Michael and Jenny on exciting opportunities across all of our practices in Boston.”
Michael focuses his practice on a broad range of intellectual property matters, including architecting patent prosecution strategies, life sciences partnering and transactions, licensing, post-grant proceedings and litigation. Leveraging more than 25 years of experience, Michael has built in-depth patent portfolios, advising clients in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
“We are thrilled to join McDermott as we share the Firm’s commitment to partnering with clients and protecting and maximizing their investment in critical life sciences technologies,” Michael added. “The Firm’s leading position in the life sciences and healthcare industries provides an unmatched platform for our work.”
Jenny counsels both US and international clients in a variety of patent-related matters in the biotech and life sciences space, including prosecution, due diligence and post-grant proceedings. Her practice focuses on matters including cell and gene therapies, antibodies, diagnosis and pharmaceutical formulations. She is particularly experienced in strategic counseling on life cycle management of both biological and small molecule products.
Michael received his BS at Bates College and his JD at Boston University School of Law. Jenny received her BS from Fudan University, her PhD in pharmacology from Baylor College of Medicine and her JD from Northeastern University School of Law.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Secures Distinguished Recognition From Managing IP
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McDermott Secures Distinguished Recognition From Managing IP
July 16, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has once again been recognized as a leading Intellectual Property Firm in Managing IP’s IP Stars 2020. The Firm was recognized nationally and garnered several notable recommendations for its lawyers across four states.
“The IP landscape remains hyper-competitive and our team is deeply committed to meeting our clients’ needs for business-driven, insightful counsel,” said William Gaede, head of McDermott’s Global Intellectual Property Practice. “That’s why we focus on actionable recommendations at every stage of the IP lifecycle. In the boardroom and the courtroom, we strive to help our clients mitigate risk, capitalize on opportunities and achieve their goals. Today’s recognition affirms that this strategy is working for them and for our Firm.”
Seven McDermott lawyers were also named to the list including Boston-based partner, Sarah Columbia, who was also named to Managing IP’s “Top 250 Women in IP” for the fourth consecutive year.
Overall Firm Rankings:
National
- Trademark Prosecution (Tier 3)
- ITC Litigation (Tier 3)
- Patent Contentious (Tier 3)
- Patent Prosecution (Tier 3)
California
- Trademark Contentious (Highly Recommended)
- Trademark Prosecution (Highly Recommended)
- Patent Contentious (Recommended)
Illinois
- Trademark (Recommended)
Massachusetts
- Patent Contentious (Recommended)
Washington DC
- Trademark Contentious (Recommended)
- Patent Contentious (Recommended)
- Patent Prosecution (Highly Recommended)
- Copyright & Related Rights (Recommended)
Lawyers Recommended:
- Jorge Arciniega – Trademark Star, Copyright Star
- Sarah Columbia – Top 250 Women in IP, Patent Star
- William Gaede – Patent Star
- Christina Martini – Trademark Star
- Jennifer Mikulina – Trademark Star
- Thomas Steindler – Patent Star
- Jeff Toney – Patent Star
View the full Managing IP – IP Stars 2020 directory.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,100 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott European Lawyers Recognized For Legal Excellence In Best Lawyers® 2021: Record Number Named; Five Honoured As ‘Lawyer Of The Year’
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McDermott European Lawyers Recognized For Legal Excellence In Best Lawyers® 2021: Record Number Named; Five Honoured As ‘Lawyer Of The Year’
July 1, 2020
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery announced that 72 of its lawyers have been listed in the Best Lawyers European editions for Belgium, France, Germany, Italy and the UK as leading practitioners. This is an increase of 25 lawyers named in the 2020 edition.
Each year, the Best Lawyers list is based on a peer-review survey, with recommendations from fellow lawyers to establish the most respected practitioners in their fields.
The 2021 list recognized five McDermott lawyers as most exceptional in their area of specialism naming them “Lawyer of the Year”, an honor only given to one individual in each practice and region. These included:
- Jochen Eimer – Pharmaceuticals Law, Frankfurt
- Rüdiger Herrmann – Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Frankfurt
- Stephan Rau – Pharmaceuticals Law, Munich
- Emmanuelle Trombe – Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Paris
- Wolfgang von Frentz – Technology Law, Munich
The following McDermott practitioners have been named in the 2021 edition. These include 26 lawyers new to the Best Lawyers list for McDermott (*).
Belgium
Antitrust
- Philip Bentley
- Wilko van Weert
France
Cybersecurity
Litigation
Regulatory
Tax
Transactions
- Grégoire Andrieux
- Jacques Buhart*
- Carole Degonse
- Thibaud Forbin*
- Timothée Gagnepain
- Lionel Lesur*
- Henri Pieyre de Mandiargues
- Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly*
- Jean-Claude Pétilon*
- David Revcolevschi *
- Emmanuelle Trombe
Germany
Antitrust
Employment
- Gudrun Germakowski
- Christian Rolf
- Philipp Schäuble*
- Volker Teigelkötter
- Sandra Urban-Crell
Health
- Jana Grieb*
- Stephan Rau
Intellectual Property
- Boris Uphoff
- Wolfgang von Frentz
- Ralf Weisser
- Steffen Woitz*
Litigation
Tax
- Gero Burwitz*
- Heiko Kermer*
- Dirk Pohl
- Arndt Raupach
- Nina Siewert
Transactions
- Thomas Beisken*
- Carsten Böhm
- Christoph Coenen*
- Michael Cziesla*
- Jochen Eimer
- Ulrich Flege
- Uwe Goetker
- Nadine Hartung*
- Rüdiger Herrmann
- Alicia Hong*
- Jan Hückel
- Clemens Just
- Matthias Kampshoff
- Tobias Koppmann
- Oliver Lieth*
- Joseph Marx
- Bernd Meyer-Witting
- Marc Oberhardt*
- Jens Ortmanns
- Monika Richter*
- Norbert Schulte
- Philipp von Ilberg
- Nikolaus von Jacobs
- Sebastian von Lossow
- Christian von Sydow
- Holger Weiß
- Simon Weiß*
Italy
Transactions
United Kingdom
Cybersecurity
Private Client
- Astrid Owen
- Andrew Vergunst
Transactions
- David Birchall
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