December 9, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery’s business restructuring practice has been ranked for the first time in Global Restructuring Review’s GRR 30 list. McDermott enters at number 23, which is a testament to the Firm’s growing global reputation as one of the world’s leading firms for cross-border restructuring and insolvency matters.

Under the leadership of Chicago Partner Felicia Gerber Perlman, McDermott’s business restructuring practice has expanded significantly across the United States and Europe in the past several years. Key team members include London Restructuring Co-Heads Mark Fennessy and Aymen Mahmoud, Paris Partner Timothée Gagnepain, and German Co-Chairs Dr. Uwe Goetker and Dr. Matthias Kampshoff.

Other notable practice lawyers include Marcia Shekerdemian KC (London), Darren Azman (New York), and Stacy Lutkus (New York), who is a member of the International Insolvency Institute. Recent additions to the team include Peter Lu, who is leading the China practice from London, and Dr. Matthias Weissinger, who joined the Munich office in 2023.

One client said McDermott is their “go-to” firm in this space and further stated that the Firm “is not only responsive to our requirements, but regularly preempts them.” Another client described McDermott’s lawyers as “stand-out supporters” of their business goals, noting that “through time, they’ve developed an understanding of, and sensitivity to, our requirements that allows for an unparalleled ease of engagement with them.”

This dynamic team continues to build on McDermott’s legacy of success, delivering cutting-edge solutions in complex restructuring and insolvency matters worldwide.

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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, 2023, to December 31, 2023.

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.

December 9, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has been recognized as Modern Healthcare’s 2024 Best in Business for the Legal Services & Attorneys category.

The program celebrates those who drive innovation, efficiency, and excellence across the healthcare industry. By acknowledging the leading innovators, Modern Healthcare aims to highlight the pivotal role organizations play in enhancing the overall healthcare ecosystem.

McDermott boasts the largest and most proficient healthcare practice among US law firms, providing skilled counsel in transactional, tax, regulatory, compliance, and litigation matters. Our lawyers are passionate about shaping alliances and clearing paths for next-generation digital health technologies, new pharmaceuticals, and superior healthcare delivery.

“We are honored to recognize the inaugural recipients of Modern Healthcare’s Best in Business Award,” said Dan Peres, president of Modern Healthcare. “Their unwavering commitment to innovation, exceptional outcomes, and delivering real impact in the healthcare industry exemplifies the very essence of excellence. This achievement underscores their dedication to advancing healthcare solutions and setting new standards for quality and efficiency. Congratulations to these outstanding organizations for their remarkable contributions and well-deserved recognition.”

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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.

December 9, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce David Ivill has been named a 2024 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law by Crain’s New York Business.

David serves as the practice area leader for McDermott’s global Healthcare PE practice, as well as partner-in-charge of the Firm’s New York healthcare team. His practice covers the regulatory and transactional issues that arise from healthcare services transactions, joint ventures, and other strategic collaborations. He looks beyond the traditional deal lawyer scope to prioritize the future health of an organization post-closing, incorporating considerations like physician alignment, compliance, and reimbursement at the outset of negotiations.

David has counseled a wide range of healthcare service providers, including Northwell Health, Crouse Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, U.S. Renal Care, and large academic medical centers, to help them achieve their growth and expansion goals. He also advises PE firms such as The Riverside Company, Quad-C Management, Beecken Petty O’Keefe & Company, Iron Path Capital and Deerfield Management in multi-faceted transactions.

Crain’s New York Business’s Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law list recognizes the top accountants, consultants, and lawyers across the New york area who serve as role models or mentors and demonstrate leadership in professional organizations and community initiatives.

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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.

December 9, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has been recognized in the JUVE Handbook 2024/2025 as one of the top 50 leading law firms in Germany, marking the second consecutive year the Firm has been included. This year the Firm received 27 practice area rankings and 28 lawyer recognitions.

McDermott earned three new practice rankings in Energy Law: Energy Sector: Deals/Financing/Projects (Tier 4), Energy Law: Regulation (Tier 5), and Loans and Acquisition Financing (Tier 6). Additionally, the Firm moved up in rankings in Compliance Investigations to Tier 4 and in Patent Law: Patent Litigation: Lawyers to Tier 5.

As for individual lawyers, Dr. Alexa Ningelgen (Public Economic Law) and Dr. Pierre-André Brandt (Real Estate and Construction Law) were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Additionally, Rolf Hünermann (Compliance Investigations), Dr. Maximilian Uibeleisen (Transactions and Financing for Renewable Energies), Dr. Jens Ortmanns (Real Estate Law), and Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz (Media: Contract and Copyright Law) were listed among the “Leading Names” in their practice areas, reinforcing McDermott’s commitment to excellence across diverse and high-impact industries.

Practice Rankings

• Healthcare: Hospitals, MVZ, and Pharmacies – Tier 2
• Media: Regulation – Tier 2
• Healthcare: Pharmaceutical Law: Transactions – Tier 3
• Media: Contract and Copyright Law – Tier 3
• Real Estate and Construction Law: Real Estate Law – Tier 3
• Real Estate and Construction Law: Project Development and Plant Construction – Tier 3
• Compliance Investigations – Tier 4 (UP)
• Corporate Law – Tier 4
• Dispute Resolution: Product Liability – Tier 4
• Energy Law: Energy Sector: Deals/Financing/Projects – Tier 4 (NEW)
• Healthcare: Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Law – Tier 4
• Investment Funds: Fund Supervision and Investments – Tier 4
• Media: Transactions and Financing – Tier 4
• Private Equity and Venture Capital: Private Equity Transactions – Tier 4
• Energy Law: Regulation – Tier 5 (NEW)
• Insolvency and Restructuring: Restructuring and Reorganization – Tier 5
• Investment Funds: Fund Structuring – Tier 5
• IT Law: Contracts/Licenses – Tier 5
• IT Law: Transactions/Outsourcing – Tier 5
• Public Law: Administrative and Constitutional Law – Tier 5
• Patent Law: Patent Litigation: Lawyers – Tier 5 (UP)
• Dispute Resolution: Litigation – Tier 6
• Loans and Acquisition Financing – Tier 6 (NEW)
• M&A – Tier 4
• Public Law: Planning and Environmental Law – Tier 6
• Employment – Tier 7
• Antitrust Law – Tier 7

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• Thomas Beisken
• Dr. Carsten Böhm
• Dr. Pierre-André Brandt
• Dr. Maximilian Clostermeyer
• Dr. Michael Cziesla
• Holger Ebersberger
• Dr. Ulrich Flege
• Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz
• Dr. Philipp Grenzebach
• Dr. Thomas Hauss
• Hon.-Prof. Dr. Henrik Holzapfel
• Rolf Hünermann
• Dr. Jan Hückel
• Prof. Dr. Clemens Just
• Dr. Matthias Kampshoff
• Christian Krohs
• Dr. Christian Masch
• Frank Müller
• Dr. Alexa Ningelgen
• Dr. Jens Ortmanns
• Dr. Norbert Schulte
• Dr. Benedikt Schulz
• Volker Teigelkötter
• Dr. Maximilian Uibeleisen
• Dr. Benedikt von Schorlemer
• Dr. Holger Weiß
• Dr. Matthias Weissinger

View the full ranking results here.

About the JUVE Handbook

Published in German, the JUVE Handbook features rankings and editorial assessments of law firms across a significant range of practice areas and includes detailed regional and national coverage. The directory is renowned for its reports and analysis on the legal market in Germany. Rankings and editorial commentary are based on independent research and interviews with clients and lawyers.

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.

December 5, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has been ranked in Chambers FinTech Guide for the second consecutive year, a testament to the Firm’s strong FinTech and blockchain practice.

McDermott received three practice rankings, including an improved ranking in USA Nationwide: Crypto-Asset Disputes, rising to Band 1 for the first time, and maintained a ranking in USA Nationwide: FinTech Legal (Band 5). The Firm also gained a new ranking in FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies (Band 4).

Additionally, Darren Azman is newly ranked in Band 4 in USA Nationwide: Crypto-Asset Disputes, and Joseph Evans continues to be ranked in Band 1 in USA Nationwide: Crypto-Asset Disputes and has also received a new ranking in Band 3 in USA Nationwide: FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies.

The Firm was described as having “deep expertise in blockchain and crypto.” One client remarked that the team has “uncanny skill sets to guide us through complex legal topics based on their profound understanding of the crypto industry as well as the players.” Another client highlighted that the FinTech team “consistently delivers innovative solutions tailored to our unique needs, demonstrating an impressive command of both the regulatory environment and the technological nuances of FinTech.”

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ABOUT CHAMBERS FINTECH GUIDE 

Chambers and Partners launched its first Chambers FinTech Guide in 2020. More than 40 countries around the world, including every major FinTech market, are researched by Chambers’ team of specialist research analysts. The research covers four key FinTech verticals: payments and lending; blockchain and cryptocurrency; data protection and cybersecurity; and corporate, securities, and financing.

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.