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McDermott advises Ren Life Sciences on majority stake acquisition in 53Biologics
May 18, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte advised Ren Life Sciences, a European life sciences investment firm, on its acquisition of a majority stake in 53Biologics, a Spanish-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on production of biological drugs.
Ren Life Sciences is a specialised Life Sciences investor focused on supporting innovative European businesses scale while creating high-value scientific jobs across Europe
The transaction strengthens 53Biologics’ position as a leading player in Europe’s biomanufacturing infrastructure, enabling the company to drive key strategic initiatives across capability integration, capacity expansion, and geographic growth. As part of the deal, McDermott also advised on the parties’ bespoke go-forward equity arrangements.
The McDermott team was led by partner Fatema Orjela and included counsel Zoe Woodhouse and associate Raees Khan.
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McDermott welcomes privacy, cybersecurity, and AI partner Elisabeth Dehareng in Brussels
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McDermott welcomes privacy, cybersecurity, and AI partner Elisabeth Dehareng in Brussels
May 18, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Dehareng has joined its Regulatory Practice Group as a partner based in Brussels.
“Elisabeth is widely recognized as a leading advisor on privacy, cybersecurity and emerging technologies across Europe,” commented Alva Mather, global head of McDermott’s Regulatory Practice Group. “Her exceptional track record in data protection and digital regulation, combined with a sharp commercial insight, further elevates our ability to support clients navigating the rapidly evolving European data and technology landscape.”
Elisabeth advises on IT, intellectual property, and new technology law, with a focus on privacy, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. She leads complex cross-border data protection matters, and counsels clients on EU digital regulation, including the Digital Services Act, AI Act, Data Act, Cyber Resilience Act, and NIS2 Directive. She represents clients across a range of industries, with a strong focus on technology, healthcare, and financial services.
“I am thrilled to join McDermott and contribute to the Firm’s growing regulatory and technology capabilities in Europe,” said Elisabeth. “This is a standout opportunity to further build a leading privacy, cybersecurity, and AI practice, working seamlessly with colleagues across key European hubs. I look forward to supporting clients at the forefront of the digital economy as they navigate increasingly complex and fast-moving regulatory challenges.”
McDermott delivers regulatory and compliance acumen in a number of key areas, in particular antitrust and competition, merger and foreign investment control, EU state aid, government contracts, government and lobbying strategies, international trade, and privacy and cybersecurity. More than 100 lawyers strong, with team members across the United States and Europe, the practice is recognized globally in Chambers, Legal 500, Best Law Firms, and JUVE, and holds a place among Global Competition Review’s GCR 100 Global Elite as well as Global Data Review’s GDR 100 Global Elite.
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 1,700+ 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 socoto shareholders on the acquisition of the software company by Volaris Group
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McDermott advises socoto shareholders on the acquisition of the software company by Volaris Group
May 18, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised the shareholders of German software provider socoto GmbH & Co. KG on the acquisition of the company by globally active Volaris Group.
With the acquisition of socoto, Volaris Group, a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc, specializing in the acquisition and development of vertical market software companies globally, is further expanding its portfolio in a high-growth sector.
Socoto, headquartered in Trier, Germany, develops and implements software solutions for the management of marketing campaigns and promotional activities for brands and their sales partners.
The McDermott team was led by Philipp Grenzebach and Carlota Huth and included Steffen Woitz and Marcus Fischer.
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Dana Dombey named to South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards
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Dana Dombey named to South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards
May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that Dana Dombey has been named to South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards 2026.
Dana represents private equity funds, strategic investors, ambulatory surgery centers, and physician practices in a variety of transactional and regulatory matters. She has assisted clients in connection with management and professional service arrangements, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. She also regularly advises clients with respect to state licensure issues, compliance, Medicare, and Medicaid reimbursement, corporate practice of medicine laws, the Anti-Kickback Statute, the Stark law, and other federal and state legal, regulatory, and business issues affecting healthcare providers.
Beyond her client work, Dana is deeply committed to mentorship and community engagement, actively supporting legal service organizations and initiatives that expand opportunities for the next generation of lawyers.
The South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards recognize individuals who have made an impact in their field of expertise, their community, and their businesses.
View the full list of honorees.
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McDermott Will & Schulte named Advisory Firm of the Year at Legalcommunity Tax Awards
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McDermott Will & Schulte named Advisory Firm of the Year at Legalcommunity Tax Awards
May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named Advisory Firm of the Year as part of the Legalcommunity Tax Awards 2026.
As highlighted by Legalcommunity, “The team has been assisting multinational clients, considered top players in their respective sectors, including food & beverage, fashion, pharmaceuticals, and finance, for years. Clients appreciate their ability to address the main tax issues affecting their businesses with expertise, practicality, and timeliness.”
The Legalcommunity Tax Awards, now in their thirteenth year, aim to highlight excellence in tax and fiscal advisory in Italy. View the full list of honorees here.
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Generare on a €20 million fundraising round
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Generare on a €20 million fundraising round
May 10, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte advised Generare, a biotechnology company that generates innovative, high-quality molecular data for drug development, on a €20 million Series A fundraising round co-led by Alven and daphni, with participation from existing investors Teampact.ventures, Galion.exe, and VIVES Partners.
This financing will enable Generare to increase its platform’s capacity tenfold, collaborate with leading partners in drug discovery and crop protection, and condense into a few years what has taken a century of exploration and discovery.
The McDermott Will & Schulte team involved in the transaction consisted of:
- Anthony Paronneau, partner
- Natacha Vasak, associate
- Camille Pasquereau, associate
- Pauline Orliange, associate
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McDermott Will & Schulte named Global London Law Firm of the Year and Real Estate Team of the Year finalist by Legal Business Awards
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McDermott Will & Schulte named Global London Law Firm of the Year and Real Estate Team of the Year finalist by Legal Business Awards
May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named a finalist for Global London Law Firm of the Year and Real Estate Team of the Year as part of the 2026 Legal Business Awards. The recognition underscores our commitment to the UK market, where it continues to expand its presence and deliver top-tier legal advice across core practices.
“Being named finalists in two categories at the Legal Business Awards is a reflection of the extraordinary people we have here in London; their talent, their commitment, and the relationships they build with clients every single day. These nominations belong to the wonderful colleagues that have built this. We also owe a great deal to our clients, who trust us with their most complex and consequential matters. That trust is something we take incredibly seriously. As we continue to grow and evolve following our combination with Schulte Roth & Zabel, I’m more excited than ever about what this team is achieving, and will achieve together,” said Aymen Mahmoud, Managing Partner, McDermott London.”
The Legal Business Awards recognize the achievements of UK-based law firms, in-house teams, and legal professionals for their outstanding contributions and performance over the past year. The ceremony will take place in London on September 29, 2026.
View the full list of finalists here.
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McDermott advises NORD Holding on the acquisition of IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung AG
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McDermott advises NORD Holding on the acquisition of IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung AG
May 11, 2026
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Munich, May 11, 2026 — With a team led by Holger Ebersberger, Alexandra Prato, and Matthias Weissinger (finance), McDermott Will & Schulte has represented funds advised by NORD Holding on the acquisition and acquisition financing of IBB Institut für Berufliche Bildung AG.
Founded in 1985, IBB is one of Germany’s leading providers of government-funded advanced vocational training and occupational retraining, employing approx. 700 people across around 70 proprietary locations and more than 1,000 partner locations through the VIONA network.
With NORD Holding’s support, IBB aims to further expand its market position and continue its growth trajectory in the German education sector.
The transaction remains subject to merger control clearance by the German Federal Cartel Office.
The McDermott team was led by Holger H. Ebersberger, Alexandra Prato, and Matthias Weissinger and included Florian Schiefer and Steffen Woitz, Holger Mlynek, and Antje Weiss as well as Armin Teymouri, Macha Dinga, Merlyn von Hugo, Jan Ischreyt, Janek Joosten, Annalena Oblinger, and Lorenz Schwojer.
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 advises Initiative & Finance on its acquisition of a majority stake in the Airess Group
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McDermott Will & Schulte advises Initiative & Finance on its acquisition of a majority stake in the Airess Group
May 7, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte has advised Initiative & Finance, through its Article 9 Tomorrow fund dedicated to environmental transition, on the acquisition of a majority stake in the Airess Group, a specialist in fire protection.
As part of this transaction, Initiative & Finance succeeds to Trajan as a shareholder in the group, alongside the executives and around forty managers. Trajan will be able to reinvest as a minority shareholder in the group as part of this transaction.
The McDermott & Schulte team involved in the transaction was composed of:
Corporate
- Grégoire Andrieux, partner
- Boris Wolkoff and Rosalie Schwarz, associates
Financing
- Stanislas Chenu, Counsel
- Hugo Lamour, associate
Tax
- Côme de Saint-Vincent, partner
- Noémie Ottenin, associate
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McDermott Will & Schulte named US Firm of the Year finalist by IFLR Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte named US Firm of the Year finalist by IFLR Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026
May 6, 2026
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May 6, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named a finalist for the US Firm of the Year category as part of the IFLR Women in Business Law EMEA Awards 2026.
Six McDermott lawyers were also shortlisted in the following categories:
- Rosa Barcelo, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer of the Year
- Fatema Orjela, Private Equity (incl. Venture Capital) Lawyer of the Year
- Nicolette Kost De Sévres, White Collar Crime Lawyer of the Year
- Kimberley Smith, Rising Star: Litigation – Western Europe
- Priya Taneja, Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer of the Year
- Emmanuelle Trombe, Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year
IFLR EMEA Women in Business Law Awards recognize leading women for their contributions to the practice of business law along with the firms that have developed initiatives and programs to support and encourage women and diversity within the industry.
You can read more about the shortlist here.
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 1,700+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
