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  • Andrea Tempestini named Tax Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Italy Awards 2025

    Andrea Tempestini named Tax Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Italy Awards 2025

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    Andrea Tempestini named Tax Lawyer of the Year at the Legal 500 Italy Awards 2025

    October 30, 2025

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    October 30, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is delighted to announce Andrea Tempestini has been named Tax Lawyer of the Year as part of the Legal 500 Italy Awards.

    As the head of the Italian tax practice, Andrea advises clients on domestic and international tax issues relating to mergers and acquisitions transactions, corporate restructurings and the use of financial instruments, as well as other tax matters relating to their ordinary activities. He represents Italian and international companies from various industries on a broad spectrum of tax matters and often leads teams of tax advisors from various jurisdictions working on cross-border projects.

    The Legal 500 Italy Awards recognize the country’s leading legal professionals who exemplify excellence in private practice and in-house roles. These awards are based on the Legal 500’s thorough, independent research for the annual directory.

    View the full list of honorees.

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    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 Speyside Equity Advisors in the close of $300 million oversubscribed fund

    McDermott represents Speyside Equity Advisors in the close of $300 million oversubscribed fund

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    McDermott represents Speyside Equity Advisors in the close of $300 million oversubscribed fund

    October 29, 2025

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    International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Speyside Equity Advisers, a private equity firm based in Ann Arbor, MI, in the formation of Speyside Equity Fund II, which was oversubscribed and closed with $300 million in capital commitments, surpassing its target and hitting its hard cap. Speyside is focused on investing in middle-market buyout transactions in the manufacturing and value-added distribution sectors.

    The McDermott team was led by Ian Schwartz and included David Nestler, Lauren Nevidomsky, Jonathan Chasin, Brett Podell, and Alexa Sakni. Kevin Hall and Anthony Teng advised on tax matters; and Todd Solomon advised on ERISA matters.

    Read Speyside’s announcement.

    The Investment Funds Group at McDermott is a global leader in representing investment fund sponsors and institutional investors and provides sophisticated counsel to its clients across the full spectrum of investment fund issues and transactions. The Investment Funds Group is embedded in McDermott’s global private equity practice with attorneys who serve as lead counsel to investment funds and institutional investors through their full lifecycle.

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    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 Will & Schulte named US Tax Disputes Firm of the Year at the ITR Americas Tax Awards 2025

    McDermott Will & Schulte named US Tax Disputes Firm of the Year at the ITR Americas Tax Awards 2025

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    McDermott Will & Schulte named US Tax Disputes Firm of the Year at the ITR Americas Tax Awards 2025

    October 24, 2025

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    October 24, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named US Tax Disputes Firm of the Year as part of International Tax Review (ITR) Americas Tax Awards, underscoring the firm’s leadership and depth of experience in handling complex tax matters.

    McDermott was also shortlisted for several additional honors, including Tax Firm of the Year, as well as Chicago, Dallas & Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington DC Tax Firm of the Year.

    The ITR Americas Tax Awards recognizes the most impressive tax, transfer pricing, tax dispute, and indirect tax teams and practitioners across 15 jurisdictions throughout the region. The awards also honor achievements in tax technology, innovation, policy, compliance, reporting, and advancements in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

    Learn more about our multidisciplinary tax practice.

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    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 WindRose Health Investors in its sale of BPD Healthcare

    McDermott represents WindRose Health Investors in its sale of BPD Healthcare

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    McDermott represents WindRose Health Investors in its sale of BPD Healthcare

    October 27, 2025

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    International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented WindRose Health Investors (WindRose), a New York-based healthcare private equity firm, in its sale of BPD Healthcare, a leading healthcare marketing services and communication firm, to MJH Life Sciences, the largest privately held medical media company in North America and a portfolio company of BDT Capital Partners, LLC.

    The McDermott team was led by Jed Spielman, Jarrett Szczesny, and Nic Dilts with invaluable assistance from Elliana Lenz, Greg Heltzer, Noah Feldman Greene,  Amy Pimentel, Jiayan Chen, Jeffrey Holdvogt, Graham Hyman, Wendy Phinny, Alex Ruiz, Larissa Mussi, and Sarah Bro.

    Read WindRose’s press release.

    McDermott advised WindRose on its acquisition of CardioOne in March of last year.

    About McDermott Will & Schulte’s Private Equity Group

    With more than 150 private equity-focused lawyers working across offices globally, McDermott Will & Schulte’s Private Equity Group is poised to help clients stay ahead of the curve on all types of PE transactions, including fund formation, mergers and acquisitions, minority and majority investments, and leveraged buyouts. Legal 500 notes our team’s “ability to understand the business and specific needs of the client.” We anticipate the unknown and deliver actionable solutions, aligning our strategy and advice with clients’ objectives and guiding them through each step of the private equity life cycle. At every stage, we manage and assess risks and opportunities while looking for the most efficient way to get the deal done. Our team of leading private equity practitioners offers deep industry experience in the healthcare, life sciences, food and beverage, energy, real estate, insurance, and technology sectors – along with the cross-border and cross-practice capabilities critical to facilitating business success. When you work with us, Always Better isn’t just our goal – it’s your advantage.

    About Us

    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-Partnerernennungen 2026 spiegeln Stärke der fusionierten Kanzlei in allen wesentlichen Praxisbereichen wider

    McDermott-Partnerernennungen 2026 spiegeln Stärke der fusionierten Kanzlei in allen wesentlichen Praxisbereichen wider

    PRESSEMITTEILUNGEN

    McDermott-Partnerernennungen 2026 spiegeln Stärke der fusionierten Kanzlei in allen wesentlichen Praxisbereichen wider

    October 24, 2025

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    Die internationale Anwaltskanzlei McDermott Will & Schulte hat 74 Anwälte zu Partnern und 13 zu Counseln ernannt. Die Zahl der Ernennungen ist die größte in der Geschichte der Kanzlei (plus 55 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr); sie beziehen sich auf Anwälte an 17 Standorten in fünf Ländern: Frankreich, Deutschland, Italien, Großbritannien und den Vereinigten Staaten.

    „Unsere Mitarbeiter zu würdigen, ist ein zentraler Bestandteil unserer Identität“, sagt McDermott Chairman Ira Coleman. „Die neuen Partner verkörpern das mutige Denken, die Mandantenorientierung und die Führungsqualitäten, die unsere Kultur prägen. Die Gruppe zeigt, was möglich ist, wenn Talent auf Chancen trifft, und ihr Wachstum ist der Beweis dafür, dass McDermott ein echtes Karrieresprungbrett ist.“

    „Als erste Runde von Partnerernennungen nach der Fusion spiegelt diese Gruppe die Stärke unserer neu zusammengeschlossenen Plattform wider“, ergänzt Harris Siskind, Leiter der Global Transactions Practice Group bei McDermott. „Unsere erweiterten Ressourcen sind unübertroffen, insbesondere in den Bereichen Private Capital, Regulatory und Investmentfonds. Wir verdoppeln die Kapazitäten in den Bereichen, in denen unsere Mandanten uns am meisten brauchen, mit integrierten Teams, die einen unvergleichlichen Mehrwert bieten.“

    Mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2026 werden folgende Anwältinnen und Anwälte zu Partnern und Counseln befördert:

    Arbeitsrecht

    Health & Life Sciences

    Intellectual Property

    Litigation

    Private Client

    Regulatory

    Steuerrecht

    Transactions

    *Counsel

    About Us

    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.

    Dr. Laura Stammwitz

    Partnerin

    Frankfurt

    Jonathan Storz

    Counsel

    München

    Dr. Thomas Diekmann

    Partner

    München

    Dr. Manuel Weiß

    Counsel

    München

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  • McDermott represents Applied DNA Sciences in PIPE offering and related Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy pivot

    McDermott represents Applied DNA Sciences in PIPE offering and related Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy pivot

    DEAL RELEASE / PRESSEMITTEILUNGEN

    McDermott represents Applied DNA Sciences in PIPE offering and related Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) strategy pivot

    October 23, 2025

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    International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Applied DNA Sciences (Nasdaq: BNBX) (Applied DNA), a biotechnology company advancing a yield focused BNB digital asset treasury strategy and commercializing nucleic acid production solutions, in its private investment in public equity “PIPE” offering of approximately $27 million with the potential for up to an additional $31 million from future warrant exercises.

    In connection with the offering, Applied DNA pivoted to become a digital asset treasury company and entered into cryptocurrency asset management and related agreements with third parties. Gross proceeds included approximately $15 million in cash and stablecoins, and approximately $11.7 million in units of the OBNB trust.

    The McDermott team was led by Merrill Kraines and Todd Kornfeld, with assistance from Joseph Evans, Daniel Hunter, Brian Tratner, Joseph Valerio, Charles Darantiere, Jina Choi, Zach Feinstein, Nishi Gupta, Ethan Heller, and Daniel Kaltman.

    Read Applied DNA’s press release.

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    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-Partnerernennungen 2026 spiegeln Stärke der fusionierten Kanzlei in allen wesentlichen Praxisbereichen wider

    McDermott-Partnerernennungen 2026 spiegeln Stärke der fusionierten Kanzlei in allen wesentlichen Praxisbereichen wider

    AUSZEICHNUNGEN UND RANKINGS / PRESSEMITTEILUNGEN

    McDermott-Partnerernennungen 2026 spiegeln Stärke der fusionierten Kanzlei in allen wesentlichen Praxisbereichen wider

    23. Oktober 2025

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    Die internationale Anwaltskanzlei McDermott Will & Schulte hat 74 Anwälte zu Partnern und 13 zu Counseln ernannt. Die Zahl der Ernennungen ist die größte in der Geschichte der Kanzlei (plus 55 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr); sie beziehen sich auf Anwälte an 17 Standorten in fünf Ländern: Frankreich, Deutschland, Italien, Großbritannien und den Vereinigten Staaten.

    „Unsere Mitarbeiter zu würdigen, ist ein zentraler Bestandteil unserer Identität“, sagt McDermott Chairman Ira Coleman. „Die neuen Partner verkörpern das mutige Denken, die Mandantenorientierung und die Führungsqualitäten, die unsere Kultur prägen. Die Gruppe zeigt, was möglich ist, wenn Talent auf Chancen trifft, und ihr Wachstum ist der Beweis dafür, dass McDermott ein echtes Karrieresprungbrett ist.“

    „Als erste Runde von Partnerernennungen nach der Fusion spiegelt diese Gruppe die Stärke unserer neu zusammengeschlossenen Plattform wider“, ergänzt Harris Siskind, Leiter der Global Transactions Practice Group bei McDermott. „Unsere erweiterten Ressourcen sind unübertroffen, insbesondere in den Bereichen Private Capital, Regulatory und Investmentfonds. Wir verdoppeln die Kapazitäten in den Bereichen, in denen unsere Mandanten uns am meisten brauchen, mit integrierten Teams, die einen unvergleichlichen Mehrwert bieten.“

    Mit Wirkung zum 1. Januar 2026 werden folgende Anwältinnen und Anwälte zu Partnern und Counseln befördert:

    Arbeitsrecht

     

    Health & Life Sciences

     

    Intellectual Property

     

    Litigation

     

    Private Client

     

    Regulatory

     

    Steuerrecht

     

    Transactions

    *Counsel

    About Us

    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.

    Dr. Laura Stammwitz

    Partnerin

    Frankfurt

    Jonathan Storz

    Counsel

    München

    Dr. Thomas Diekmann

    Partner

    München

    Dr. Manuel Weiß

    Counsel

    München

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  • McDermott represents BTG Pactual Strategic Capital and Legent Health in its acquisition by HHS and General Atlantic

    McDermott represents BTG Pactual Strategic Capital and Legent Health in its acquisition by HHS and General Atlantic

    DEAL RELEASE / PRESSEMITTEILUNGEN

    McDermott represents BTG Pactual Strategic Capital and Legent Health in its acquisition by HHS and General Atlantic

    October 23, 2025

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    International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented BTG Pactual Strategic Capital (Strat Cap), which is affiliated with the largest investment bank in Latin America with a market capitalization of about $30 billion, in the sale of its portfolio company, Legent Heath (a/k/a/ PSN Affiliates), a leading operator of orthopedic and spine surgical facilities, to a new joint venture owned by Hospital for Special Surgery (HHS) and General Atlantic.

    Through this acquisition HHS, the nation’s top-ranked orthopedic hospital, and General Atlantic, a leading global investor, will create a new, independently operated national platform of ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals dedicated to delivering advanced, patient-centered orthopedic, and spine outpatient care.

    The McDermott team was led by Danielle Golino, Andrea Zazulia, and Sarah Reis.

    Read General Atlantic’s press release.

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    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 Studio 100 International bei strategischer Allianz mit Animaj

    McDermott berät Studio 100 International bei strategischer Allianz mit Animaj

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    McDermott berät Studio 100 International bei strategischer Allianz mit Animaj

    22. Oktober 2025

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    München, 22. Oktober 2025 — McDermott Will & Schulte hat die Studio 100 International GmbH bei der Vereinbarung einer strategischen Partnerschaft mit dem französischen Medienunternehmen Animaj Investment SPV SAS beraten. Im Rahmen der Transaktion erwirbt Animaj umfassende internationale Rechte an der Kultserie „Die Biene Maja“.

    Bei Studio 100 verbleiben die Rechte für die DACH-Region und die Benelux-Länder sowie die Produktion und der weltweite Vertrieb aller „Die Biene Maja“ Kino-Produktionen inklusive dem Maja Spin-off „Arnie & Barney“, der im kommenden Jahr in die Kinos kommt. Animaj übernimmt die internationale digitale Weiterentwicklung der Marke sowie die Neuproduktion und internationale Auswertung der Serien.

    Studio 100 International ist ein weltweit führendes Produktions- und Vertriebsunternehmen, das sich auf hochwertige Filme und Serien für Kinder und Familien spezialisiert hat. Das Unternehmen mit Sitz in München vertritt ein Portfolio bekannter Marken wie Die Biene Maja, Mia and me, Heidi, 100% Wolf und die Vegesaurier.

    Animaj mit Hauptsitz in Paris ist ein Next-Generation-Medienunternehmen mit einem digitalen, plattformübergreifenden und KI-gestützten Ansatz. Mit monatlich über 240 Millionen Unique Viewern auf YouTube zählt Animaj zu den größten Anbietern digitaler Kindermedien weltweit.McDermott Will & Schulte, München: Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz (Federführung, TMT/Medien), Dr. Philipp Grenzebach (Corporate/M&A, Düsseldorf/Frankfurt), Dr. Claus Färber (Counsel, TMT/Medien)

    About Us

    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.

    Dr. Philipp Grenzebach

    Partner

    Düsseldorf, Frankfurt

    Dr. Claus Färber

    Counsel

    München

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  • McDermott advises Invesco Real Estate on strategic logistics joint venture with LCP

    McDermott advises Invesco Real Estate on strategic logistics joint venture with LCP

    DEAL RELEASE / PRESSEMITTEILUNGEN

    McDermott advises Invesco Real Estate on strategic logistics joint venture with LCP

    October 22, 2025

    Read time: 3 min

    McDermott Will & Schulte has advised a managed fund of Invesco Real Estate on the formation of a new joint venture with Logistics Capital Partners (LCP) for the acquisition and development of Veridion Park, an 800,000 sq ft logistics park located on Yarnton Way, Thamesmead, London.

    The McDermott private equity real estate team advised Invesco on the joint venture with LCP, and the appointment of LCP as asset and development manager.

    The complex, multi-jurisdictional matter was led by Darren Rogers, the head of the London private equity real estate group, with support from partners Devina Rana and Alex Jupp, senior associate Neeraj Tah, and associates Francisco Alvarez and Hannah Guest.

    This transaction marks another milestone in McDermott’s active relationship with Invesco Real Estate in the last 12 months, including advising on its recent logistics joint venture with GARBE and the structured disposal of 20 Manchester Square, the London HQ at Lazard to the Delancey / Aware Super joint venture.

    Darren Rogers added, „We are proud to support Invesco as part of their partnerships strategy in this exciting new logistics development with LCP at Veridion Park, Thamesmead. The logistics sector is at a pivotal moment, and it’s exciting to be involved in a scheme likely to be at the heart of that evolution.“

    About Us

    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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