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McDermott Recognized in Legal 500 US 2025 for Strategic Excellence and Legal Innovation
June 11, 2025
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June 11, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has once again been recognized by Legal 500 US 2025 with 47 national practice rankings, including seven in Tier 1 and 11 in Tier 2.
The Firm received more than 260 lawyer recommendations, including 84 new. Of those recommended, 38 lawyers earned special distinctions in the “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partners,” “Next Generation Partners,” and “Leading Associates” categories.
Improved National Practice Rankings
McDermott’s improved rankings include M&A: Middle-Market (Tier 1); Cyber Law (Tier 2); Appellate: Courts of Appeal (Tier 3); Intellectual Property: Patents: Litigation (Tier 3); Government Contracts (Tier 3); Securities Litigation: Defense (Tier 3); and Fintech (Tier 4).
Clients continue to highlight McDermott’s excellence and client-first approach. One client shared:
“The McDermott team is knowledgeable, experienced, creative, committed to getting the job done, and wonderful to work with.”
Another noted:
“McDermott is focused on serving the client. The team works extremely hard at maintaining ongoing communication and collaborates effectively to resolve cases, which has produced significant positive outcomes.”
Tier 1 National Practice Rankings
- Healthcare: Health Insurers
- Healthcare: Service Providers
- Healthcare: Life Sciences
- M&A: Middle-Market ($500m-999m)
- Media, Technology and Telecoms: Outsourcing
- US Taxes: Contentious
- US Taxes: Non-Contentious
Tier 2 National Practice Rankings
- Cyber Law (including Data Privacy and Data Protection)
- Dispute Resolution: Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense (Toxic Tort)
- Energy Regulation: Electric Power
- Energy: Renewable/Alternative Power
- Employee Benefits and Retirement Plans: Transactional
- Employee Benefits and Retirement Plans: Design
- Immigration
- Intellectual Property: Trademarks Non-Contentious
- Tax: Financial Products
- Tax: International Tax
- Workplace and Employment Counseling
ABOUT LEGAL 500
The Legal 500 Series, now in its 38th year, is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. More than 300,000 corporate counsel have been surveyed and interviewed globally in the past 12 months. Legal 500 is an independent guide, and firms and individuals are recommended purely on merit.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ 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 Oldenburgische Landesbank on Acquisition Financing for Adelis Equity Partners
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McDermott Advises Oldenburgische Landesbank on Acquisition Financing for Adelis Equity Partners
June 11, 2025
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Munich, Juny 11, 2025 – McDermott Will & Emery has advised Oldenburgische Landesbank Aktiengesellschaft (OLB) on the financing of the acquisition of European IT Consultancy EITCO GmbH by Adelis Equity Partners. Together with the existing management team – who will remain in place and continues as significant shareholders – Adelis aims to accelerate EITCO’s growth journey. The focus will be on expanding the company’s offering, enhancing its capabilities, and extending its geographical footprint.
European IT Consultancy EITCO GmbH is a leading Enterprise Content Management specialist, serving public sector institutions, regulatory-driven organizations and enterprise customers with increasing demands for digital content and document management. The company employs around 200 FTEs across its offices in Berlin, Bonn and Essen.
Adelis Equity Partners is a growth partner for well-positioned companies in the Nordics and DACH. Since raising its first fund in 2013, Adelis has made 46 platform investments and more than 260 add-on acquisitions. Adelis today manages approximately €4.5 billion in capital.
OLB is a profitably growing universal bank for retail and corporate customers in Germany and selected neighbouring European countries. Under the brands OLB Bank and Bankhaus Neelmeyer and with Degussa Bank, which was acquired in 2024, the OLB group serves almost one million customers nationwide.
The McDermott team was led by partner Ludwig Zesch and comprised partner Steffen Woitz, counsel Maximilian Meyer as well as associate Tim Becker and transaction lawyer Konstantin Strobel.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes McDermott’s Pioneering Legal Work and Commitment to Client Success
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Chambers USA 2025 Recognizes McDermott’s Pioneering Legal Work and Commitment to Client Success
June 5, 2025
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June 5, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has once again been recognized as a leading firm by Chambers USA 2025, earning 84 practice rankings, including 29 national recognitions. The Firm achieved 10 new and 10 improved practice rankings, along with 21 Band 1 and 16 Band 2 rankings across national and state categories.
16 Years of Top Healthcare Rankings
This year marks the 16th consecutive year the Firm has secured a national Band 1 ranking for its market-leading healthcare practice. The Firm also earned top state rankings in California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Texas.
“McDermott has a thoughtful approach rooted in experience. The firm really helps us understand practical risk from a business perspective,” noted one client.
New and Improved National Practice Rankings
The Firm gained new national rankings in Accountant and Auditor Liability (Band 1); Banking & Finance (Band 5); International Arbitration: Highly Regarded (Band 2); and Privacy & Data Security: Litigation (Band 3). Improved national rankings included Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite (Band 4) and FCPA (Band 4).
New and Improved State Practice Rankings
McDermott also gained new state rankings in California: Tax (Band 4); Delaware: Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 4); New York: Antitrust (Band 5); New York: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations: Highly Regarded (Band 3); Tennessee: Healthcare (Band 3); and Texas: Healthcare (Band 5).
Improved rankings included California: Labor & Employment: The Elite (Band 3); California: Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation (Band 3); Delaware: Chancery (Band 2); Florida: Tax (Band 1); Illinois: Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 3); Massachusetts: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Band 1); Massachusetts: Litigation: General Commercial (Band 3); and Texas: Bankruptcy/Restructuring (Band 4).
Lawyer Rankings
McDermott received 209 lawyer rankings, including 33 new rankings and 34 improved rankings, with 38 Band 1- and 40 Band 2-ranked lawyers.
“Everyone at McDermott Will & Emery, from partners to associates, is extraordinarily knowledgeable and creative. The firm consistently takes a client-centric approach,” shared another client.
National Practice Ranking Highlights
- Accountant and Auditor Liability – Band 1
- Healthcare: The Elite – Band 1
- Outsourcing – Band 1
- Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare – Band 1
- Product Liability: Toxic Torts – Band 1
- Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 2
- Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) – Band 2
- Food & Beverages: Alcohol – Band 2
- International Arbitration: Highly Regarded – Band 2
State Practice Ranking Highlights
- California: Healthcare – Band 1
- California: Tax: State & Local – Band 1
- District of Columbia: Healthcare – Band 1
- Florida: Healthcare – Band 1 (the sole top-ranked Firm)
- Florida: Tax – Band 1
- Illinois: Employee Benefits & Compensation – Band 1
- Illinois: Healthcare – Band 1 (the sole top-ranked firm)
- Illinois: IP: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets – Band 1
- Illinois: Labor & Employment: Highly Regarded – Band 1
- Illinois: Tax – Band 1
- Massachusetts: Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 1
- Massachusetts: Healthcare – Band 1
- Massachusetts: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Band 1
- New York: Tax: State & Local – Band 1
- Texas: Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded – Band 1
- Texas: Technology: Outsourcing – Band 1 (the sole top-ranked Firm)
- California: Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded – Band 2
- Delaware: Chancery – Band 2
- District of Columbia: Insurance: Insurer – Band 2
- District of Columbia: Tax – Band 2
- Florida (South): Corporate/M&A & Private Equity – Band 2
- Illinois: Antitrust – Band 2
- Illinois: Corporate/M&A & Private Equity – Band 2
- Illinois: Intellectual Property – Band 2
- Illinois: Litigation: Securities – Band 2
- Illinois: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations – Band 2
- New York: Insurance Transactional & Regulatory – Band 2
- Texas (Dallas): Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation – Band 2
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About Chambers USA
Chambers USA rankings and editorial commentary are based on independent research, and interviews with clients and other purchasers of legal services. Chambers & Partners is one of the premier directories for legal services and in a survey of 20,000 in-house counsel over half reported that their directory of choice when reviewing law firms and individual lawyers is Chambers & Partners.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ 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 Schoeller Group on the Acquisition of the Upper West Building in Berlin
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McDermott Advises Schoeller Group on the Acquisition of the Upper West Building in Berlin
June 4, 2025
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Frankfurt, June 4, 2025 – McDermott Will & Emery has advised the German Schoeller Group on the acquisition of the Upper West high-rise building in Berlin. Schoeller emerged as the highest bidder in an international tender process.
The transaction is one of the largest single transactions in the office real estate market in recent years.
With a height of 120 meters and 33 floors, Upper West is one of the most striking landmarks in Berlin’s City West district. The approximately 55,000 square meter premium commercial property, located in the immediate vicinity of the Gedächtniskirche, comprises modern office space, a hotel, and retail and restaurant units.
The McDermott team was led by partner Maximilian Clostermeyer and comprised partners Christoph Coenen and Carina Kant, counsel Marcus Fischer, Adrian Helfenstein and Isabelle Suzanne Müller as well as associate Michael Spirk, Saadet Demir-Canpolat, Carina Schützeberg and Nils Stock.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ 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 Bridgepoint on its Proposed Majority Investment in Finzzle Groupe
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McDermott Advises Bridgepoint on its Proposed Majority Investment in Finzzle Groupe
June 3, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery advised Bridgepoint Development Capital (BDC) on its proposed majority investment in Finzzle Groupe, a leading player in the wealth management advisory sector.
This strategic transaction marks a key milestone in Finzzle Groupe’s growth trajectory. With Bridgepoint’s support, the Group aims to accelerate its digital transformation, strengthen its governance, and continue driving both organic and external growth. The management team, led by Philippe Lauzeral, will retain a significant equity stake alongside the new majority shareholder.
The McDermott team advising on this transaction included :
Corporate
- Grégoire Andrieux, Partner
- Herschel Guez, Partner
- Boris Wolkoff, Associate
- Yan Gabay, Associate
- Alexandre Bomet, Associate
Tax
- Côme de Saint Vincent, Partner
- Fanny Le Pogam, Associate
Regulatory/Antitrust
- Frédéric Pradelles, Partner
- Charlotte Michellet, Partner
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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Maria Rodriguez Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 List for Second Consecutive Year
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Maria Rodriguez Named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 List for Second Consecutive Year
June 3, 2025
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June 3, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Maria Rodriguez has once again been named to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s LA500 2025 list.
As the global co-head of McDermott’s Employment Practice Group, Maria advises US and international corporations on employment law compliance and mergers and acquisitions, and she defends employment cases and class action litigation. She helps clients avoid or resolve disputes and protect resources through proactive and strategic planning. Maria also works with clients in the sports, media and entertainment; technology; food and restaurant; airline; transportation and distribution; healthcare; and fashion industries.
The Los Angeles Business Journal’s annual LA500 celebrates the most influential leaders and impactful executives in Los Angeles. Many of the members on this year’s list demonstrated innovation and agility in the face of unprecedented challenges over the past year.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ 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 ILIFE Consulting on its Acquisition by Comac Medical Group
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McDermott Advises ILIFE Consulting on its Acquisition by Comac Medical Group
June 3, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery advised ILIFE Consulting, a contract research organization company (CRO) specializing in the early-stage development of oncology and biotechnology products, on its acquisition by Comac Medical Group, one of the leading pan-European CRO platforms and a preferred partner of small and mid-sized biopharmaceutical companies around the world.
In connection with this transaction, Comac Medical Group was supported by EdgeCap Partners.
ILIFE’s integration into the Group will enable complementary expertise and reach, including enhanced capabilities in biostatistics, data management, pharmacovigilance, bioanalytical services, and Comac Medical’s state-of-the-art Early Phase Clinical Research Unit.
The McDermott team involved in this transaction included:
Life Sciences
- Emmanuelle Trombe, Partner
- Natacha Vasak, Associate
- Alice Villagrasa, Associate
Tax
- Côme de Saint Vincent, Partner
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Represents Invesco Real Estate in Sale of 20 Manchester Square to Delancey and AwareSuper JV
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McDermott Represents Invesco Real Estate in Sale of 20 Manchester Square to Delancey and AwareSuper JV
June 2, 2025
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McDermott Will & Emery has acted as legal counsel to Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, in the sale of Manchester Square to a joint venture between Delancey Real Estate and AwareSuper. Mishcon represented the buyer with the team led by Stephen Hughes and Ross Bryson.
The property, located at 20 Manchester Square, was originally acquired by Invesco Real Estate in 2013. It has recently undergone a comprehensive redevelopment and is now fully leased to Lazard, which has signed a 15-year lease. Lazard will relocate from 50 Stratton Street to make 20 Manchester Square its new London headquarters.
The sale of 20 Manchester Square underscores the robust demand for high-quality office space in central London. The building’s recent transformation into a modern, fully leased office property exemplifies Invesco’s commitment to delivering well-located, high-performing real estate assets.
The McDermott team advising on the transaction was led by Darren Rogers and included Devina Rana, Neeraj Tah, Alex Jupp, and Sarah Gabbai.
Darren Rogers commented, “We are proud to have supported Invesco Real Estate on this landmark transaction. The successful sale of 20 Manchester Square highlights the continued strength of the London office market and the appeal of high-quality, well-located assets to global investors.”
McDermott’s Global Real Estate Group draws on interdisciplinary expertise in fund formation, ESG, REITs, tax structuring, private equity, M&A, capital markets, and regulatory matters. Our team collaborates on transactions that shape iconic skylines worldwide. With a sizeable multi-practice, multi-office team spanning the globe, we have offices in key markets, including New York, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, Miami, Munich, Orange County, Milan, Paris, Silicon Valley, and Washington D.C.
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A Decade and Running: McDermott IP Practice Named IAM Patent 1000 Firm for Innovative Work
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A Decade and Running: McDermott IP Practice Named IAM Patent 1000 Firm for Innovative Work
May 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025 – International Law firm McDermott Will & Emery has once again been recognized in the IAM Patent 1000 for its high-stakes client work. The Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group earned silver and bronze placements across the US and Germany for leading work in patent litigation, patent prosecution, infringement and transactions.
Notably, the group achieved a ranking as a Recommended Firm in the Unified Patent Court category, a new category introduced this year in the guide. To learn more about the firm’s capabilities in the UPC, visit our United Patent Court Resource Center.
The IAM Patent guide highlights the Firm’s “high-profile, big-ticket litigation,” and the ability to manage “complex patent disputes with finesse.” IAM notes that clients benefit from a “cadre of more than 100 IP professionals who are perfectly positioned to handle any challenge that comes their way.” The guide also points out the team’s work for marquee clients in life sciences, consumer products, and technology, with partners “innovatively steering some of the world’s most prominent brands through their toughest IP challenges.”
McDermott’s IP team has been consistently ranked by the guide for over a decade, a testament to the team’s strong reputation in the market and dedication to client service.
Ranking Highlights:
- International – Recommended Firm
- Unified Patent Court – Recommended Firm
- United States: National – Silver Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: California – Silver Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: DC Metro Area – Silver Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution
- United States: Georgia – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation
- United States: Illinois – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution
- United States: Massachusetts – Silver Band in Patent Litigation and Recommended in Patent Prosecution and Transactions
- United States: Texas – Bronze Band in Patent Litigation
- Germany – Bronze Band in Infringement and Recommended in Transactions
Ranked Lawyers:
- Christopher M. Bruno
- Douglas (Doug) H. Carsten
- Sarah Chapin Columbia
- Michael P. Chu
- William (Bill) Gaede
- Henrik Holzapfel
- Mandy H. Kim
- Charles (Chuck) Larsen
- Kevin J. Meek
- Judy Mohr
- A. Shane Nichols
- Amol Parikh
- Jay H. Reiziss
- Bhanu K. Sadasivan
- Margaret J. Sampson
- Ahsan A. Shaikh
- Thomas P. Steindler
- Boris Uphoff
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ABOUT IAM PATENT 1000
The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. IAM undertook an exhaustive qualitative research project to identify outstanding firms and individuals across multiple jurisdictions. When identifying the leading firms, factors such as depth of knowledge, market presence, and the level of work on which they are typically instructed were all considered, as well as positive peer and client feedback.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ 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 Tikehau Capital on the Acquisition of a Frankfurt Office Property for Conversion into a Service Apartment Complex
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McDermott Advises Tikehau Capital on the Acquisition of a Frankfurt Office Property for Conversion into a Service Apartment Complex
May 28, 2025
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Frankfurt, 28 May 2025 – McDermott Will & Emery has comprehensively advised global alternative asset management group Tikehau Capital on the acquisition of a centrally located office property in the city of Frankfurt, Germany. Tikehau Capital is acquiring the property together with Dunman Capital Partners, a real estate investor based in Frankfurt, with the intention of transforming it into a serviced apartment complex.
Constructed in 1990, the asset in Querstrasse has a usable space of approx. 8,000 square meters. It is to be extensively refurbished as soon as the existing leases expire as scheduled over the next two years. Once completed, the project will comprise around 172 units designed for both long-term stays and traditional hotel operators.
The project is part of Tikehau Capital’s pan-European value-add real estate strategy and represents the third investment of the second fund vintage in Germany. The project is financed through an Article 9 fund in accordance with the EU Disclosure Regulation.
McDermott has provided Tikehau Capital with comprehensive legal and tax advice in relation to the acquisition of the property, the joint venture, the asset management agreement, the tax structure and the financing.
The McDermott team was led by partner Johannes Honzen and comprised partners Christoph Coenen, Kian Tauser and Florian Schiefer as well as counsel Adrian Helfenstein and associate Michael Spirk.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
