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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Compeer Financial in its $300 million offering of preferred stock
November 26, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Compeer Financial, a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative supporting agriculture and rural communities, in its $300 million offering of preferred stock to augment its capital position. The five-year fixed-rate reset perpetual preferred stock qualifies as Tier 1 capital.
Compeer Financial intends to use the net proceeds of the offering to reduce outstanding borrowings and provide more capacity to support the capital needs of its clients.
The McDermott team was led by Eric Orsic and Diana Douglas and included Kevin Feeley, Riley O’Farrell, and Dan Zucker.
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy and Sheridan Capital Partners in sale to Carlyle
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy and Sheridan Capital Partners in sale to Carlyle
November 26, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Tarrytown Expocare Pharmacy (Tarrytown) and Sheridan Capital Partners (Sheridan) in connection with the sale of Tarrytown to funds managed by Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). Sheridan will retain a minority ownership position.
Tarrytown is a closed-door, long-term care pharmacy dedicated exclusively to serving the intellectual and developmental disability and behavioral health communities. McDermott represented Sheridan in its initial investment in Tarrytown in 2019 and continued to advise Sheridan and Tarrytown throughout Sheridan’s ownership period, during which Tarrytown expanded its geographic footprint, completed multiple add-on acquisitions, and significantly scaled its operations and service offerings.
The McDermott team was led by Dana Dombey, Bernie Grondin, James Parry, and Cornelia Dean with invaluable assistance from Jun Won Kim, Chelsea Rogers, Michael Nowicki, Greg Berson, Andrea Zazulia, Sarah Kitchell, Chelsea Olivera, Josh Neumann, Lara Kimmel, Dane Chapman, Tyler Barton, Grayson Dimick, Joshua Samis, John Parker, Nicole Briody, Alex Ruiz, John Zhang, Jeff Holdvogt, Jennifer Hill, Abigail Kagan, Joseph Anderson, Greg Heltzer, Ty Carson, Sam Siegfried, Sarah Bro, and Zuri Bello.
This transaction highlights McDermott’s strength in advising healthcare clients and private equity sponsors on complex, cross-sector transactions in the long-term care and pharmacy services industries.
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Chesneau-Serret Group and Weinberg Capital Partners on the acquisition of LGB
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Chesneau-Serret Group and Weinberg Capital Partners on the acquisition of LGB
November 26, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises the Chesneau-Serret Group, a leading player in high-precision engineering, and Weinberg Capital Partners, group’s majority shareholder, on the acquisition of LGB, a specialist in the machining of complex parts.
This transaction will be carried out with the support of Weinberg Capital Partners through its Eiréné fund, and other major shareholders of the group.
This transaction will enable Chesneau-Serret to expand its customer portfolio and service offering while increasing its production capacity.
The transaction is expected to be finalised by the end of 2025, subject to the usual conditions precedent being met.
The McDermott Will & Schulte team comprised:
- Grégoire Andrieux, partner, Côme Wirz, counsel, Robin Lamour and Fayçal Laraki, associates, on corporate aspects
- Côme de Saint Vincent, partner, Louisiana Lungu, associate, on tax aspects
- Stanislas Chenu, associate, Liam Erraghni, legal counsel, on financing aspects
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McDermott advises Merck on entering into a strategic partnership with Value Health
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McDermott advises Merck on entering into a strategic partnership with Value Health
November 26, 2025
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Frankfurt, November 26, 2025 — McDermott Will & Schulte has advised Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, on entering into a strategic partnership with Valo Health, Inc., a US-based company pioneering the use of human data and AI to accelerate drug discovery and development, to advance therapeutic discovery in Parkinson’s disease and related disorders.
The partnership will leverage Valo’s AI-enabled human causal biology platform to identify and validate novel disease targets and its closed loop discovery platform to rapidly generate preclinical compounds. The partnership includes upfront and potential milestone payments, as well as royalties and R&D funding.
Valo Health, Inc., headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, was founded in 2019 and has developed an AI-powered platform for human genetic causation research that provides access to more than 17 million anonymized patient records and biobank samples to identify drug targets and small molecule therapeutics faster and more accurately than traditional R&D methods.
Merck KGaA, a leading pharmaceutical company, is active in the fields of healthcare, life science, and performance materials. With over 62,000 employees, the group generated sales of €21.2 billion in 65 countries in 2024.
The McDermott team was led by partner Monika Richter and comprised partners Johannes Eckhardt and David M. Santangelo.
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Sarah Kitchell named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list in healthcare law
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Sarah Kitchell named to Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list in healthcare law
November 25, 2025
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November 25, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Sarah Kitchell has been recognized by Boston Magazine as one of the 2025 Top Lawyers in healthcare law.
Sarah focuses her practice on transactional and regulatory matters in the health care industry, advising a wide range of clients, including nonprofit and for-profit health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, drug and device manufacturers, and contract research organizations. Her experience extends to post-acute and sub-acute providers, such as home health and hospice agencies, therapy providers, behavioral health organizations, and senior living facilities. In addition to her client work, Sarah is a member of the firm’s Associate Development Committee, Associate Recruiting Committee, and Pro Bono and Community Service Committee.
Boston Magazine’s Top Lawyers list recognizes lawyers who demonstrate exceptional legal acumen, professionalism, and dedication to client service. Each year, the publication surveys attorneys across Greater Boston to identify peers who stand out for their expertise and integrity across a wide range of practice areas.
View the full list of honorees here.
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McDermott Will & Schulte ranked in GRR 30 and recognized for high-profile, complex restructurings
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McDermott Will & Schulte ranked in GRR 30 and recognized for high-profile, complex restructurings
November 25, 2025
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November 26, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte’s business restructuring practice has once again been ranked in Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 30 list. The firm moved up to number 22, which reflects our strengthening global standing as a premier firm in cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters.
Lawyers recommended:
- Mark Fennessy
- Timothée Gagnepain
- Uwe Goetker
- Adam Harris
- Matthias Kampshoff
- Aymen Mahmoud
- Kristine Manoukian
- Felicia Gerber Perlman
- Sunay Radia
- Alexander Wood
- Kathleen Wong
Clients praised the firm for its deep understanding of their business, highly responsive and proactive support, strong leadership from key partners, and exceptional execution on complex, high-value, cross-border restructurings and financings under tight timeframes. One long-standing client stated, “They are our ‘go-to’ in this area,” adding that “the firm’s involvement invariably eases our navigation of complex issues,” and that the team has “developed a deep understanding of, and sensitivity to, our requirements that allows for an unparalleled ease of engagement.”
View the full 2025 rankings list.
About GRR 30
The GRR 30 list ranks the top 30 restructuring and insolvency law firms in the world. It is based on objective criteria drawn from the questionnaires provided and considers the specific type of work that a firm carried out during the designated research period of January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024.
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises major banks on Northern Trust Corporation’s $1.25 billion notes offering
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises major banks on Northern Trust Corporation’s $1.25 billion notes offering
November 21, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented BofA Securities, Inc., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC as joint book-running managers in an underwritten public offering of $500 million in 4.150% senior unsecured notes and $750 million in 5.117% fixed-to-fixed rate subordinated notes of Northern Trust Corporation (NASDAQ: NTRS). Academy Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co., LLC, Loop Capital Markets LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC were the co-managers for the offering.
The McDermott team was led by Eric Orsic and Dan Woodard and included Riley O’Farrell, Michael Boykins, Todd Solomon, and Dan Zucker.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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McDermott Will & Schulte once again recognized in Global Investigations Review’s GIR 100 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte once again recognized in Global Investigations Review’s GIR 100 2025
November 20, 2025
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November 20, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte’s global investigations & compliance practice has been recognized in Global Investigations Review’s GIR 100 2025, highlighting the firm’s strength in handling complex corporate investigations and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Over the past two years, the firm has strengthened its investigations team with key hires across Europe and the US, including Milan partner Fabio Cozzi; former federal prosecutors Franklin Monsour Jr. and Guy Singer; FCPA specialists Caitlin Sheard, Anne Murray, and Kelly Newsome; and Sagar Ravi, former head of the complex frauds and cybercrime unit at the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. The practice is led by Simon Airey in London and Nicolette Kost de Sèvres, who splits her time between Paris and Washington, DC. Other key members contributing to the practice include Julian André, Benton Curtis, Edward Diskant, Joseph Evans, Gordon Greenberg, Todd Harrison, and Steven Scholes.
The practice continues to handle high-profile matters across multiple sectors, the group’s work extends into gambling, life sciences and emerging digital assets. The firm has an established and dedicated crypto litigation and regulatory defence team, reflecting the firm’s preparedness to formalise capability in areas where enforcement is evolving rapidly.
More than 75 lawyers contribute to the team from offices in London, Paris, Milan, New York, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Miami, combining courtroom experience with regulatory expertise to manage complex, cross-border investigations.
View Global Investigations Review’s GIR 100 2025.
About GIR 100
The GIR 100 is a annual guide to the world’s leading investigations practices – a curated list of firms that can handle sophisticated matters with confidence and expertise. It aims to serve as a global benchmark for excellence in investigations, helping clients, practitioners, and observers understand which firms are best equipped to navigate the legal, regulatory and reputational challenges of a corporate investigation.
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McDermott Will & Schulte recognized in International Tax Review’s 2026 World Tax Guide
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McDermott Will & Schulte recognized in International Tax Review’s 2026 World Tax Guide
November 19, 2025
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November 19, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte’s Tax Practice Group has once again been recognized in International Tax Review’s (ITR) World Tax guide. The firm received 26 practice rankings in Europe and the United States, including 12 top rankings (in Tier 1 and Tier 2). Additionally, 33 lawyers also received individual recognitions, including eight new recognitions. Fourteen of these recognitions were listed as “Highly Regarded” and six as “Notable Practitioners.”
In other distinctions, Catherine Battin, Jane Wells May, Kristen Hazel, Mary Kay McCalla Martire, and Sandra McGill were named “Women in Tax Leaders,” a recognition bestowed on outstanding individuals for excellence in their respective fields.
Rankings Highlights:
Tier 1
- Germany: Tax Controversy
- United States – Illinois: General Corporate Tax
Tier 2
- Italy: Transactional Tax
- United Kingdom: Transfer Pricing
- United States – District of Columbia: General Corporate Tax
- United States – Illinois: Tax Controversy
- United States – Illinois: Transactional Tax
- United States – National: Transfer Pricing
- United States – New York: General Corporate Tax
- United States – New York: Tax Controversy
- United States – Texas: General Corporate Tax
- United States – Texas: Tax Controversy
View the full rankings here.
About ITR World Tax
Covering more than 140 jurisdictions across every continent, International Tax Review is a guide to the world’s leading tax advisory practices, including law and accountancy firms. The annual World Tax guide is a key resource in assisting tax professionals locate specialist advice. Each edition rates the tax expertise offered in various jurisdictions, giving tax executives the most comprehensive information about the market for tax advice.
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The LegalTech Fund closes $110 million second fund to power the next generation of legal innovation
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The LegalTech Fund closes $110 million second fund to power the next generation of legal innovation
November 17, 2025
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- The second fund closes at nearly four times the size of The LegalTech Fund’s (TLTF) inaugural $28.5 million fund.
- The fund has invested in more than 80 entrepreneurs making the $1 trillion legal services industry faster, smarter, and more accessible.
- McDermott Will & Schulte doubles down as lead investor in TLTF’s second fund, joined by other industry strategics.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL – The LegalTech Fund (TLTF), the first and only fund exclusively focused on investing in legal technology companies, today announced the close of its second fund at $110 million. This represents a fourfold expansion over Fund I ($28.5 million). Leading global law firm and Anchor Partner McDermott Will & Schulte reinvests with $10 million, enabling the firm to partner with TLTF’s entrepreneurs on the ideas and technologies that will define the future of legal services. Strategic partner Consilio, a global leader in legal technology solutions and enterprise legal services, also joined as a lead investor, reinforcing its commitment to legal innovation.
The close marks a rare achievement in today’s challenging venture capital environment, reflecting strong investor conviction that the legal industry is entering a sustained era of technology-driven transformation. It highlights the growing recognition of legal technology as a durable investment category and a key driver reshaping how legal services are delivered.
The $1 trillion global legal services market is being fundamentally transformed by technology, workflow automation, and regulatory change. Over the next decade, law firms and in-house legal teams will see their business models tested and redefined, creating new categories of companies and expanding access to legal support. Where only a fractional percent of consumers could once afford legal help, technology is now making services available to millions. Following waves of modernization in fintech, healthtech, and insurtech, legaltech is emerging as the next major vertical undergoing systemic change.
“We launched TLTF to help entrepreneurs transforming the world of law realize their vision, and we are doing just that,” said Zach Posner, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The LegalTech Fund. “Legal technology is no longer niche; it is starting to be understood that it sits at the center of every business transaction. Our strategic partners’ investments put them in a strong and unique position to lead the industry’s transformation and ultimately create more value for their clients.”
“The world of law is at an inflection point that will transform our industry. We’re committed to driving that disruption, not being disrupted by it,” said Ira Coleman, Chairman of McDermott Will & Schulte. “Our continued partnership with The LegalTech Fund gives us access to the latest innovations shaping the future of law and enables us to deliver maximum impact for our clients globally.”
Fund II attracted a diverse mix of institutional and strategic investors, with participation from partners including Consilio, Clio, Docusign, Harbor, Orrick, Thomson Reuters Ventures and several others.
“By investing in The LegalTech Fund, we’re putting millions of dollars behind driving innovation across the ecosystem. Our goal is to help build a marketplace where clients have access to the greatest companies and the best technology solutions, creating an environment that accelerates innovation and delivers real choice,” said Andy Macdonald, CEO of Consilio.
TLTF’s second fund continues to invest globally in early-stage startups up to Series A, and has already backed companies redefining every corner of the legal ecosystem. Such companies include Wexler, which provides the AI platform for complex litigation; Entegrata, which helps legal teams utilize AI and analytics; Flo Recruit, which modernizes legal hiring; and HelloPrenup, which expands access to affordable legal planning. Other companies such as BlackCloak, SimpleClosure and Intelligent Legal Solutions are reshaping the delivery, security and scalability of both the business and practice of law through automation and AI.
About The LegalTech Fund
Founded in 2021, The LegalTech Fund is the first venture fund solely dedicated to backing companies transforming the legal industry. TLTF invests globally in early-stage legaltech up to Series A, helping founders reimagine how legal services are practiced, accessed, and delivered. With a global network spanning law firms, corporates, and innovators—and initiatives such as the TLTF Summit and The LegalTech Lab—TLTF is shaping the next decade of legal innovation.
About McDermott Will & Schulte
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
About Consilio
Consilio is the global leader in eDiscovery, document review, flexible legal talent, and legal advisory & transformation services. Through its Aurora Digital Enterprise Platform, the company empowers multinational corporations and law firms to reduce risk, improve efficiency, and drive better outcomes. Aurora integrates advanced AI — including Guided AI Review, Native AI Review, AI Investigation, and TrueLaw narrative AI — into a unified platform that provides freedom, deep project visibility, and control. Consilio operates offices, review centers, and data centers across Europe, Asia, and North America.
