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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Main Capital and Zig on the acquisition of Activinnov
September 23, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Main Capital and Zig, a European provider of ERP, CRM, real estate, and BI solutions for the real estate sector, on the acquisition of Activinnov, a French provider of SaaS solutions for the social housing sector.
This cross-border transaction, supported by Main Capital Partners, which remains the majority shareholder of Zig, marks the latter’s entry into the French market.
The corporate team at McDermott Will & Schulte Paris consisted of:
- Fabrice Piollet, Partner
- Auriane Tournay, Associate
- Margot Rousseau, Associate
- Gauthier Marchand, Juriste
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McDermott strengthens commercial litigation team in Chicago with Michael Dockterman arrival
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McDermott strengthens commercial litigation team in Chicago with Michael Dockterman arrival
September 22, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Michael Dockterman has joined the Litigation Practice Group based in Chicago as a partner. Michael is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with robust experience leading high-stakes commercial litigation across securities, antitrust, intellectual property, contracts, real estate, and government contracting.
“Michael’s arrival is a strategic win for our clients and our practice,” said Josh Simon, Global Head of McDermott’s Litigation Practice Group. “His successes in ‘once-in-a-career’ cases and longstanding relationships with the world’s largest companies serve to expand our already strong commercial litigation capabilities, particularly in Chicago. He brings not only exceptional legal talent but also a collaborative approach that complements our culture and enhances our integrated client service model.”
Michael advises clients, including some of the world’s most profitable consumer brands and financial services companies, in high-stakes national disputes and commercial litigation. With cross-practice synergies across investigations, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, his practice will complement McDermott’s global disputes platform and support the litigation practice’s growth in Chicago.
“There’s tremendous opportunity at McDermott to grow a sophisticated commercial litigation practice alongside talented colleagues who share a commitment to excellence and innovation,” said Michael. “I’m excited to join a vibrant team with the resources to build an elite group of trial lawyers and collaborate with clients on their most challenging disputes. Together we will strengthen the firm’s already impressive litigation platform.”
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McDermott advises H.I.G. Infrastructure on acquisition financing of Fluo Group
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McDermott advises H.I.G. Infrastructure on acquisition financing of Fluo Group
September 19, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has advised H.I.G. Infrastructure, as Sponsor, in connection with the acquisition financing of the Fluo Group by Capital Four and Allianz Investment Group.
H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on making value-add and core plus investments in the infrastructure sector, and is an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, LLC – a leading global alternative investment firm with $70 billion of capital under management. Based in Miami, and with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Stamford in the United States, as well as international affiliate offices in Hamburg, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, Paris, Bogotá, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Dubai, and Hong Kong, H.I.G. specializes in providing both debt and equity capital to middle market companies, utilizing a flexible and operationally focused/value-added approach. Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and managed more than 400 companies worldwide. The Firm’s current portfolio includes more than 100 companies with combined sales in excess of $53 billion.
Fluo Group is a Finnish circular economy leader, providing integrated operations across the waste management and waste-to-product value chains.
The McDermott finance team delivered seamless execution across jurisdictions, managing a dual-track commitment process for both lenders and navigating the subsequent long-form documentation under English and Finnish law. The transaction was completed on an accelerated timeline due to SPA conditionality, with the team ensuring the financing structure retained a high degree of flexibility for both the Sponsor and the target group.
The team was led by partner and European Head of Finance, Aymen Mahmoud, with support from counsel Giulia Venanzoni and associate Bethany Drayton.
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Snic Technologies on the acquisition of Spanish group ICF
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Snic Technologies on the acquisition of Spanish group ICF
September 18, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Snic Technologies, a manufacturer of railway signalling equipment, on the acquisition of Spanish group ICF.
The McDermott Will & Schulte team comprised:
• Diana Hund, Partner, Stanislas Offroy, Counsel, Elodie Pieraggi and Maud Mauriceau, Associates, on corporate aspects
• Côme de Saint Vincent, Partner, and Louisiana Lungu, Associate, on tax law aspects
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McDermott advises Sycamore Partners on acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
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McDermott advises Sycamore Partners on acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance
September 17, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte advised Sycamore Partners, a leading New York-based private equity firm, as UK healthcare regulatory counsel on its acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. The total transaction is valued at up to $23.7 billion.
Sycamore Partners specializes in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments and partners with management teams to improve the operating profitability and strategic value of their business. With approximately $11 billion in aggregate committed capital raised since its inception in 2011, Sycamore Partners’ investors include leading endowments, financial institutions, family offices, pension plans and sovereign wealth funds.
Prior to Sycamore Partners’ acquisition, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. was headquartered in Illinois and was the owner of Boots, the largest pharmacy chain in the UK, with a heritage spanning over 175 years and a network of more than 1,800 stores in the UK, offering pharmacy, health and retail services, including NHS services. Following the transaction, Boots will operate as a part of The Boots Group, a standalone, private company, headquartered in the UK, separate from Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
The McDermott team was led by Sharon Lamb, Head of the UK Healthcare Practice Group, and Senior Associate Bella North, with support from Michaela Novakova and Emelia Clode.
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McDermott Advises SilverTree on Acquisition of mhance
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McDermott Advises SilverTree on Acquisition of mhance
September 15, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has advised SilverTree Equity Partners, a London-based, sector-specialist private equity firm focused on software and tech enabled business services companies, on its acquisition of mhance, a highly accredited Microsoft Solution Partner based in the UK.
The McDermott team was led by partner and European Head of Finance, Aymen Mahmoud, with support from counsel Giulia Venanzoni and associate Emily Rees.
About mhance
mhance is an award-winning Microsoft Solutions Partner with designations in Business Applications, Azure, and Modern Work delivering solutions across Microsoft Dynamics 365, Azure, Power BI, SharePoint, and the Power Platform to some of the largest organisations within the Not-for-profit, Public and Commercial Sectors. The company is based in the UK, with offices in London, Manchester and Dublin, and employs over 120 employees.
Visit www.mhance.com to learn more
About SilverTree
SilverTree Equity Partners is a sector specialist private equity firm. SilverTree invests exclusively in software, technology, and technology-enabled businesses. The firm is differentiated by its focus on value creation, sector specialism, and a deep network of operational resources and industry relationships. The SilverTree team has successfully completed or been involved in over 75 transactions.
For more information, please visit www.silvertree-equity.com
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Energy & infrastructure deals partner John Bridge returns to McDermott in Los Angeles
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Energy & infrastructure deals partner John Bridge returns to McDermott in Los Angeles
September 16, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that John Bridge has rejoined the firm as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group based in Los Angeles. John brings robust experience structuring, negotiating, and closing complex transactions across the energy and infrastructure landscape. John joins from Milbank, where he most recently worked in the project finance group.
“We are pleased to welcome John back to our Transactions group, as companies face increasingly complex energy challenges paired with rising global demand,” said Harris Siskind, Global Transactions Practice Group Head. “His energy finance experience complements our robust private credit and fund formation capabilities, particularly as we continue to advise energy and infrastructure firms on their investments and structuring needs. John’s cross-sector experience will be invaluable to our clients navigating the evolving energy landscape.”
John advises sponsors, lenders, and investors on debt financings, tax equity structures, project investments, and M&A. His deep transactional experience strengthens McDermott’s position as a go-to firm for complex deals as innovation and investment in energy infrastructure projects continue to accelerate.
“McDermott has established one of the most comprehensive energy and project finance practices in the industry, attracting premier energy clients and high-profile transactions,” John said. “The firm’s collaborative culture and integrated approach to energy markets make it an ideal platform to serve clients across the energy value chain, particularly at an exciting juncture for the firm in its recent combination with Schulte.”
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Marietton Développement on its fourth LBO
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Marietton Développement on its fourth LBO
September 15, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Marietton Développement, France’s leading travel company, on its fourth LBO transaction.
Certares, a New York-based private equity fund and the Group’s reference shareholder, retains approximately 49% of the new structure, named Havas Voyages Groupe, alongside other long-standing shareholders, Bpifrance and AfricInvest.
The McDermott Will & Schulte Paris team comprised:
- Côme de Saint Vincent, partner, and Oriane Beauvois, associate, on the tax structuring of the transaction
- Hugo Lamour and Clarisse de Roux, associates, on the financing aspects
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Florac on its acquisition of a stake in Makao
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Florac on its acquisition of a stake in Makao
September 15, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised the Florac family office on its acquisition of a stake in Makao, a leading designer and manufacturer of premium packaging for high-end artisan companies.
This transaction will enable Makao to continue its organic development and accelerate its external growth strategy, expanding its expertise to new verticals, new customers and new geographies, while continuing to structure its operations to meet its customers’ growing demand for quality, innovation and sustainability.
The McDermott Will & Schulte team comprised:
- Grégoire Andrieux and Fabrice Piollet, partners, Robin Lamour, associate, and Amaury Saupin, juriste, on corporate aspects
- Côme de Saint-Vincent, partner, on tax law aspects
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Eurazeo on its acquisition of a stake in GA Smart Building
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Eurazeo on its acquisition of a stake in GA Smart Building
September 12, 2025
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Eurazeo, through its Eurazeo Smart City II fund, on its acquisition of a stake in GA Smart Building, a French specialist in off-site construction and renovation.
The financing round for this new transaction brings together a pool of leading French financial investors, including Eurazeo, through the Eurazeo Smart City II fund, Bpifrance, Multicroissance (Banque Populaire Occitane), Grand Sud-Ouest Capital (Crédit Agricole Group), CA Toulouse 31 Initiatives, and IRDI Capital Investissement.
Upon completion of the transaction, employee shareholders will hold approximately 60% of the capital, while financial shareholders will hold approximately 40%.
The transaction is also supported by a banking pool with senior debt coordinated by LCL and co-arranged with Crédit Agricole Toulouse 31, accompanied by a group of lenders comprising Caisse d’Epargne Midi-Pyrénées, Arkéa Banque, and Banque Populaire Occitane.
The McDermott Will & Schulte Paris team was composed of:
Corporate
Fabrice Piollet, Partner
Maxime Fradet, Counsel
Marie-Lou Pichoux, Associate
Tax
Côme de Saint-Vincent, Partner
Fanny Le Pogam, Associate
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