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McDermott Will & Schulte recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best in Business 2025
January 15, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best in Business honorees in the Legal Services & Attorneys category. McDermott is the sole law firm recognized for the second consecutive year, reinforcing the firm’s sustained leadership and excellence in healthcare legal services.
This program celebrates those who drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across the healthcare industry. By acknowledging the leading innovators within the industry, we aim to highlight the pivotal role these organizations play in enhancing the overall healthcare ecosystem.
“We are proud to honor this year’s recipients of Modern Healthcare’s Best in Business Award,” said Dan Peres, President of Modern Healthcare. “These organizations demonstrate the progress, creativity and excellence that help move healthcare forward. Their innovative approaches and measurable impact are redefining what’s possible in care delivery and operations. Congratulations to this year’s honorees for their exceptional achievements and lasting contributions.”
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 represents H.I.G. Capital in the close of oversubscribed European lower middle market private equity fund
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McDermott Will & Schulte represents H.I.G. Capital in the close of oversubscribed European lower middle market private equity fund
January 15, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative asset management firm with $74 billion of capital under management, in the formation of H.I.G. Europe Capital Partners IV (Fund IV). Fund IV closed with €1.6 billion of capital commitments and will continue the successful strategy of its predecessor funds, targeting investments in undermanaged European lower middle market companies.
The McDermott team was led by partner Ian Schwartz and included partners David Nestler and Lauren Nevidomsky, as well as associates Freddie Alvarado, Lauren Dehasque, Jonathan Chasin, Cheng-Hau Kee, Brett Podell, Alexa Sakni, Noah Graves, and Grace Kirtland. Partner Kevin Hall and associates Anthony Teng and Samuel Brush advised on tax matters. Partner Todd Solomon advised on ERISA matters.
The Investment Management 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.
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 advises IK Partners on the sale of its stake in Sofia Développement to Corilus
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises IK Partners on the sale of its stake in Sofia Développement to Corilus
January 15, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised IK Partners on the sale of its stake in Sofia Développement, a leading French provider of practice management software for independent healthcare professionals, to the Corilus group, owned by PSG Equity and Rivean Capital. The firm also advised the other partners of Sofia Développement on the sale.
The merger of Sofia Développement and Corilus will create a leading European platform serving more than 70,000 practitioners in Belgium and France.
The McDermott Will & Schulte team comprised:
- Diana Hund, Herschel Guez, partners, Julien-Pierre Tannoury, Marcia Sousa Pereira, associates, and Gauthier Marchand, juriste, on Corporate aspects
- Sabine Naugès, partner, on Regulatory aspects
- Côme de Saint-Vincent, partner, on Tax aspects
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 OpenGate on Sale of ScioTeq to Tikehau Capital’s Aerospace and Defense Fund
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McDermott Advises OpenGate on Sale of ScioTeq to Tikehau Capital’s Aerospace and Defense Fund
January 12, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte represented OpenGate on the sale of ScioTeq, a global leader in ruggedized displays for the aviation and defense industries, to the aerospace and defense fund of global alternative asset manager Tikehau Capital. OpenGate will maintain a meaningful minority position and will continue to support the company’s next phase of growth.
McDermott’s cross-border team was led by partner Aymen Mahmoud and included partners Graham White and Sabine Nauges (Paris), counsels Zoe Woodhouse, Giulia Venanzoni, Raymond Paretzky (Washington DC), associates Emmy Clode, Raees Khan and trainee solicitor Sofia Vargas-Velasco. Partner Stephane Dionnet (Brussels) and counsel Max Küttner (Düsseldorf) also advised.
ScioTeq has a 40-year heritage of designing and manufacturing advanced visualization and computing solutions for the aviation, defense and air traffic control markets. With sales, engineering and manufacturing locations across the world
OpenGate is a global private equity firm specializing in the acquisition and operation of businesses to create new value through operational improvements, innovation and growth. Headquartered in both New York and Paris, OpenGate has been building and transforming businesses since 2005. OpenGate’s professionals possess the critical skills needed to acquire, transition, operate, build and scale successful businesses. To date, OpenGate has executed more than 40 platform acquisitions across North America and Europe.
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 advises Keystone Cement Company in its sale to Titan America
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Keystone Cement Company in its sale to Titan America
January 9, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Keystone Cement Company, a Pennsylvania-based cement manufacturer and aggregates producer from the Fortaleza, Uniland, and Tritadura groups, in their agreement to sell to Titan America (NYSE: TTAM), a leading fully-integrated producer and supplier of building materials, services, and solutions in the construction industry operating along the US East Coast.
The McDermott team was led by Howard Kleinman, Maria Navarro, Mark Bilut, Carla Tomazella, and Valeria Chavez, with invaluable support from Alejandra Chumbes, Aly Francini, Amy Pimentel, Gregg Fierman, Hudson Todd, Kate Vera Coverdale, Katie Cross, Nickou Oskou, Patrick Ryan, Samuel Hirsch, Sarah Bro, and Stephania Sanon.
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 Investcorp Technology Partners on Successful Carve-Out of Netop
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McDermott Advises Investcorp Technology Partners on Successful Carve-Out of Netop
January 8, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte represented Investcorp Technology Partners on the successful carve-out of Netop as a standalone company from Ativion (formerly Impero Software).
The McDermott team was led by partner Fatema Orjela, assisted by counsel Zoe Woodhouse and associate Raees Khan (all private equity). Partner Alex Jupp (tax), counsel Elizabeth Spencer (tax) and counsel Manuel Weiβ (private equity) in Munich also advised.
Netop develops sovereign, high-security remote-access software for critical infrastructure, defense, and public-sector clients worldwide. Its technology supports energy networks, manufacturing facilities, hydrogen plants, military vehicles, transportation systems, retail payment infrastructure, and millions of ATMs across Europe, the US, and APAC. Headquartered in Munich with global operations, Netop serves environments where trust, security, and operational continuity are mission-critical.
Investcorp Technology Partners is the technology-focused private equity arm of Investcorp, investing in growth companies across software and technology-enabled services.
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 strengthens New York presence with commercial and antitrust litigator Emily Chen
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McDermott Will & Schulte strengthens New York presence with commercial and antitrust litigator Emily Chen
January 7, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte announced that Emily Chen has joined the firm as a partner in New York. A seasoned commercial litigator with deep antitrust experience, Emily represents organizations in complex, high-stakes commercial disputes and internal investigations, with a focus on class action litigation and securities enforcement matters. She joins from Kirkland & Ellis.
“Emily is an exceptional litigator whose experience in antitrust litigation, class actions, and complex commercial litigation will be a tremendous asset to our clients, particularly those operating in healthcare and other highly regulated industries,” said Josh Simon, global head of McDermott’s Litigation Practice Group. “Her arrival further strengthens our rapidly expanding New York litigation platform and builds on the momentum of our merger as we continue to grow one of the most dynamic litigation teams globally.”
She brings significant experience litigating antitrust and complex commercial matters, representing clients across the higher education, healthcare, energy, technology, media and entertainment, and financial services sectors. She also has a strong track record defending major accounting and consulting firms in investigations by the US Department of Justice, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and state attorneys general.
“I am thrilled to join McDermott at such an exciting moment in the firm’s growth trajectory,” Emily said. “Its collaborative culture, commitment to excellence, and strong global presence make it an ideal home for my practice. I look forward to working with my new colleagues to help clients navigate their most significant disputes.”
Emily also serves as Co-Chair of the Asian American Bar Association of New York’s Mentorship Committee. Her arrival supports the continued growth of McDermott’s litigation capabilities following the merger, including the recent addition of commercial litigator Jenny Lee from Kirkland & Ellis, and reflects the firm’s strategic investment in New York.
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 advises Solventum in its acquisition of Acera Surgical
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Solventum in its acquisition of Acera Surgical
January 6, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Solventum, a global healthcare company, in its acquisition of Acera Surgical (Acera), a privately held bioscience company developing engineered materials for regenerative wound care.
The transaction includes an upfront cash payment of $725 million, subject to customary purchase price adjustments, along with up to $125 million in contingent cash payments tied to future milestone achievements. The acquisition enhances Solventum’s advanced wound care offerings with Acera’s synthetic tissue matrix technology.
The McDermott team was led by Andrew Warmus, Ann Marie Brodarick, Ari Banks, and Jake Schindler, with assistance from Micheal Bruno, Alex Cheng-Yi Lee, Kwabena Yeboah, Greg Heltzer, Noah Feldman Greene, Ty Carson, Payton Thorton, Chuck Larsen, Ellie Atkins, Ashley Brzezinski, Taylor MacDonald, David Saunders, Jeff Holdvogt, Jennifer Hill, Brian Mead, Melis Solaksubasi, Jamie Ravitz, Paul Gadiock, Jiayan Chen, Marissa Hill Daley, Jae Hyun Lee, Nicholas Alarif, Dexter Golinghorst, Mark Bilut, Justin Bender, Kristi Mankowske, Betty Brito, and Ash Sivakumar.
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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Felicia Gerber Perlman named to Turnarounds & Workouts 2025 Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers list
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Felicia Gerber Perlman named to Turnarounds & Workouts 2025 Outstanding Restructuring Lawyers list
January 6, 2026
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January 6, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Felicia Gerber Perlman has been recognized as an Outstanding Restructuring Lawyer by Turnarounds & Workouts.
As the Global Head of the Firm’s Business Restructuring Practice Group, Felicia focuses her practice on complex business reorganizations, debt restructurings, and insolvency matters. She advises debtors, creditors, lenders, investors, sellers, purchasers, and other parties-in-interest in all stages of restructuring transactions, from Chapter 11 reorganizations to out-of-court negotiations, workouts, and acquisitions.
Turnarounds & Workouts’ annual list recognizes fifteen or fewer corporate restructuring lawyers who have had several achievements within the prior year.
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 advises key stakeholders in connection with Howden’s acquisition of Atlantic Group
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises key stakeholders in connection with Howden’s acquisition of Atlantic Group
January 6, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented the largest group of non-founder equity owners of Atlantic Group, the leading independent US based transaction liability insurance brokerage in Atlantic Group’s sale to Howden, the global UK-based insurance broker.
This deal positions both companies for long-term growth by combining Howden’s global scale and resources with Atlantic Group’s specialized transactional risk insurance, enabling them to deliver broader, more innovative solutions to clients. The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026.
The cross-border McDermott team was led by John Lutz and Michael Halsband with invaluable assistance from Andrew Granek, Christopher Stacker, and Eleanor West, along with Ogo Anochirionye, Kevin Hall, Jeremy Kass, Rob Marshall, Brian Mead, Nick Paul, Brandi Ripp, Alejandro Ruiz, David Sherwood, Todd Solomon, Hudson Todd, and John Zhang.
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.
