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McDermott Advises Bpifrance on Exclusive Negotiations to Reorganize Socomore Group’s Shareholder Structure
June 27, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery has advised Bpifrance on exclusive negotiations with a consortium of investors led by Bpifrance and Three Hills, with a view to reorganizing the shareholder structure of the Socomore Group.
Carried out alongside Société Générale Capital Partenaires and Crédit Mutuel Equity, this operation aims to bring them into the group’s capital in order to support its strategy focused on innovation, sustainable development and international growth. This transaction also marks the exit of Raise Invest, which had been supporting the group since 2018.
Socomore designs and manufactures solutions for aircraft manufacturers, subcontractors, maintenance workshops and industrial sectors.
The McDermott team involved in the transaction comprised:
Corporate
- Guillaume Kellner, Partner
- Marie Lou Pichoux, Associate
Tax
- Antoine Vergnat, Partner
Regulatory
- Sabine Naugès, Partner
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McDermott Advises Main Capital on its Majority Investment in French Security Software Provider PRIM’X
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McDermott Advises Main Capital on its Majority Investment in French Security Software Provider PRIM’X
June 25, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery advised Main Capital Partners on its majority investment in PRIM’X, a leading software developer of encryption and data confidentiality solutions, primarily focused on customer groups in the European defense, governments and security industries.
This landmark, proprietary transaction marks Main’s second platform investment in France, following the recent opening of its Paris office in February 2025. The management team of PRIM’X will remain operationally involved and will hold a significant minority stake, ensuring continuity and commitment to the company’s long-term strategy.
In the next chapter of growth, Main Capital and PRIM’X will collaborate to further elevate the company’s global presence, deepen expertise in existing markets, explore new industry verticals, and expand the product suite with innovative, complementary solutions allowing to serve its customers even better.
The McDermott team advising on this transaction included :
Corporate
- Fabrice Piollet, Partner
- Maxime Fradet, Counsel
- Auriane Tournay, Associate
- Khimia Maddelin, Associate
Tax
- Antoine Vergnat, Partner
- Oriane Beauvois, Associate
Financing
- Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly, Partner
- Shirin Deyhim, Partner
- Hugo Lamour, Associate
- Camille Judas, Associate
Regulatory
- Sabine Nauges, Partner
- Andréa Londoño López, Associate
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McDermott Advises Hublo’s Shareholders on Five Arrows’ Investment to Accelerate the Digitalization of HR Management in Healthcare
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McDermott Advises Hublo’s Shareholders on Five Arrows’ Investment to Accelerate the Digitalization of HR Management in Healthcare
June 23, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery advised the shareholders of Hublo, a leading provider of digital HR solutions for the healthcare sector, on Five Arrows’ strategic investment, alongside Hublo’s founders and Revaia.
Since its founding in 2016, Hublo has been on a mission to transform the daily lives of healthcare professionals by modernizing the way human resources are managed. Today, Hublo is positioning itself as the leading provider of a unified digital platform dedicated to workforce management.
With deep experience in scaling healthcare technology platforms, Five Arrows will bring long-term strategic and operational support to the company, in accelerating their growth journey in France and internationally.
The completion of the operation remains subject to the usual suspensive conditions.
The McDermott team advising on this transaction included :
Corporate
- Grégoire Andrieux, Partner
- Côme Wirz, Counsel
- Marie Mouly, Associate
Tax
- Côme de Saint Vincent, Partner
Regulatory
- Sabine Naugès, Partner
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McDermott represents Obra Capital in the financial backing of Arra Finance to acquire Crescent Auto Finance
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McDermott represents Obra Capital in the financial backing of Arra Finance to acquire Crescent Auto Finance
June 23, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented Obra Capital (Obra), a specialized alternative asset management firm with approximately $5.8 billion in capital under management, in providing financial backing for the acquisition by Arra Finance (Arra) of the auto financing division of Crescent Bank, a New Orleans-based FDIC-insured bank with approximately $1 billion in assets. This strategic investment equips Arra with the operational capacity and capital structure needed to deliver a comprehensive suite of financing solutions to auto dealers nationwide.
Arra is a subprime indirect auto finance company that purchases and services retail installment contracts originated by US automobile dealers and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Obra. This acquisition brings Crescent’s e-contracting, internal loan servicing, and accelerated auto-decision capabilities to the Arra platform, alongside advanced analytics and additional fraud protection tools in underwriting and funding.
The McDermott team was led by Jonathan Ching and Griffin Doty with invaluable assistance from Andrew Kummer, Josh Cohrs, Amber Bolden, and Doris Yuen.
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William Merry Named Associate of the Year at The Lawyer Awards
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William Merry Named Associate of the Year at The Lawyer Awards
June 18, 2025
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June 18, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that William Merry has been named Associate of the Year as part of The Lawyer Awards 2025.
A senior associate in McDermott’s London office, William focuses his practice on a range of domestic and international corporate crime and investigations-related matters, with particular experience in resolving anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering, fraud and sanctions matters in both contentious and non-contentious contexts. His work includes handling investigations and prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue & Customs, the Crown Prosecution Service, the National Crime Agency, Companies House and others, as well as the conduct of internal compliance investigations.
In addition to his client work, William co-chairs McDermott’s Wellbeing Committee in London and serves as a trustee on the board of the Mindful Business Charter, a charity focused on improving mental health in the legal profession.
The Lawyer Awards celebrate outstanding UK lawyers and leading firms across a wide range of practice areas. The judging panel comprises industry experts from the bar, private practice, and in-house sectors, ensuring impartial perspectives and drawing on a broad spectrum of legal knowledge.
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McDermott Advises Main Capital Partners on i-doit’s Acquisition of CONTECHNET
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McDermott Advises Main Capital Partners on i-doit’s Acquisition of CONTECHNET
June 18, 2025
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Munich, June 18, 2025 – McDermott Will & Emery advised Main Capital Partners on the acquisition and the financing of the acquisition of software provider CONTECHNET by Main’s portfolio company i-doit.
The transaction marks the first add-on acquisition since Main Capital Partners invested in i-doit in June 2022 and represents an important milestone in establishing i-doit as a leading European player in the IT Operations Management (ITOM) landscape.
i-doit, founded in 1996, offers CMDB software that supports the management of the customer’s IT as well as asset landscape and facilitates IT Service management. Headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany, i-doit serves around 1,700 customers from various verticals, particularly the public sector.
Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Pattensen, Germany, CONTECHNET is a specialist software provider focused on Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), IT emergency planning, and data protection. Serving over 400 customers across industries such as finance, healthcare, education, and utilities, CONTECHNET partners with a nationwide network of over 40 certified resellers and integrators.
Main Capital Partners is a leading software investor managing private equity funds active in the Benelux, DACH, France, the Nordics, and the United States with approx. €6.5 billion in Assets under Management. Main maintains an active portfolio of over 45 software companies.
The McDermott team was led by partners Hanno Witt and Ludwig Zesch, and included partners Florian Schiefer and Thomas Gennert, counsel Marcus Fischer. Krasen Krastev and Claus Färber, as well as associates Nicole Kaps, Manuel Weiß, Armin Teymouri, Julia Külzer, Matthias Bosbach, Janek Joosten, and Paulina Simons.
McDermott regularly advises Main Capital on transactions, including financings.
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McDermott Advises the DELABIE Group on its Proposed Acquisition of KWC Professional
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McDermott Advises the DELABIE Group on its Proposed Acquisition of KWC Professional
June 16, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery advised the DELABIE Group on the proposed acquisition of 100% of the share capital of KWC Professional – formerly known as Franke Water Systems – and its subsidiaries from Equistone, the majority shareholder of KWC Professional, and the other minority shareholders.
This acquisition marks a major milestone in DELABIE’s growth trajectory, further strengthening its position as the European market leader in the field of tapware and sanitary equipment for public and commercial buildings. This transaction will give birth to a major industrial group firmly rooted across the European continent.
The completion of the operation remains subject to the usual suspensive conditions.
The McDermott team advising on this transaction included:
Corporate
- Fabrice Piollet, partner
- Côme Wirz, counsel
- Jordan Ohayon, associate
Financing
- Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly, partner
- Shirin Deyhim, partner
- Elizabeth Amzallag, associate
- Camille Judas, associate
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McDermott Welcomes Leading IP Litigator Frédéric Chevallier in Paris
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McDermott Welcomes Leading IP Litigator Frédéric Chevallier in Paris
June 13, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Frédéric Chevallier has joined its Intellectual Property Practice Group as a partner based in Paris. Frédéric brings extensive experience leading cross-border patent litigation, particularly before several central, local, and regional divisions of the Unified Patent Court (UPC). Frédéric will bolster McDermott’s UPC practice, which is unique among U.S. firms for its coordinated trans-Atlantic strategy. Notably, our strong reputation resulted in a recent recognition by IAM Patent 1000 as a top UPC firm—and McDermott is one of just two U.S. firms on the list.
“Frédéric is a highly respected litigator with a strong track record in high-stakes IP disputes,” said Douglas Carsten, co-head of McDermott’s Global Intellectual Property Practice Group. “His arrival significantly enhances our capabilities in Paris and across Europe, particularly in the life sciences and technology, media, and telecommunications sectors, where our clients face increasingly complex legal and regulatory challenges.”
Frédéric advises leading pharmaceutical innovators and high-tech companies on complex, multi-jurisdictional patent disputes, including matters involving supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), second medical use claims, and standard essential patents. Notably, he represented a major pharmaceutical innovator in the first-ever enforcement campaign against generic manufacturers before the UPC, and he also acted for high-tech companies in revocation and infringement proceedings across multiple UPC divisions.
“We’re excited to welcome Frédéric to our vibrant team,” added Grégoire Andrieux, Managing Partner of McDermott’s Paris office. “His expertise complements the broad range of services we offer and reinforces our commitment to delivering top-tier counsel across key industries.”
Frédéric’s practice also includes trademark and copyright litigation, as well as regulatory transactional work in the life sciences sector. Prior to joining McDermott, he was a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills in Paris, where he led major patent litigation matters for global pharmaceutical and technology companies.
“McDermott’s global platform, deep sector focus, and outstanding reputation in increasingly complex and interconnected markets make it the ideal home—and a powerful foundation—for my practice,” said Frédéric. “I look forward to collaborating with my new colleagues to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
McDermott’s intellectual property (IP) team represents clients at every stage of the IP life cycle, with skill and experience in both the boardroom and the courtroom. Our group includes more than 100 lawyers, scientific advisors, and patent agents globally who counsel industry leaders on strategic patent and trademark portfolio development; transactions, licensing and monetization; and enforcement and litigation. Praised by clients for our ability to “handle any type of case or technology, no matter the complexity” (Chambers), McDermott’s IP team serves companies of all sizes spanning a variety of sectors, with a focus on life sciences and technology. We are recognized globally by Chambers, Legal 500, Best Law Firms, IAM Patent 1000, Managing IP, and World Trademark Review 1000.
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McDermott Strengthens Healthcare Litigation Team in New York
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McDermott Strengthens Healthcare Litigation Team in New York
June 12, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Jenny Lee has joined its Litigation Practice Group as a partner based in New York. Jenny brings a wealth of experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, including in healthcare-related disputes, further enhancing McDermott’s power alley health and life sciences footprint. Jenny joins from Kirkland & Ellis.
“Jenny is a highly skilled litigator with a proven track record of success in complex commercial disputes,” said Josh Simon, global head of McDermott’s Litigation Practice Group. “Having worked closely with her in the past, I know firsthand the caliber of Jenny’s advocacy and her ability to navigate high-pressure matters with precision and poise. Her arrival is a strategic win for our clients and our team, particularly in New York, as we continue to expand our healthcare litigation capabilities.”
Jenny represents clients in complex securities, antitrust, and contract litigation, including high-profile matters involving major healthcare and life sciences companies. She frequently counsels top-level executive teams, in-house legal counsel, boards of directors, and investment professionals in high-stakes legal and operational challenges.
“I’m thrilled to be joining McDermott at such an exciting time of growth,” said Jenny. “The Firm’s unmatched strength in healthcare and its collaborative, entrepreneurial culture make it the ideal platform for the next chapter of my practice. I look forward to working alongside Josh, Warren, and the broader team to deliver outstanding results for our clients.”
Jenny’s arrival follows the recent additions of Meg Gibson and Craig Garvey to McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group, as well as the successful transitions of global Litigation Practice Group leader Josh Simon, global co-head of Finance Stephanie McCann, and litigation partners Warren Haskel and Dmitriy Tishyevich from Kirkland.
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McDermott Represents AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. in Public Offering of Common Stock
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McDermott Represents AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. in Public Offering of Common Stock
June 12, 2025
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery represented AirSculpt Technologies, Inc., a national provider of premium body contouring procedures, in connection with an underwritten public offering of 3,160,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the underwriter exercised in full its option to purchase an additional 474,000 shares of common stock. Leerink Partners LLC acted as the sole book runner for the offering.
The proceeds from the offering, after estimated expenses, are estimated to be approximately $13.8 million.
The McDermott team was led by Tom Conaghan, Rich Bass, Brian Tratner and Charles Darantiere.
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