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Seven McDermott Will & Schulte lawyers selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 Editorial Boards
April 3, 2026
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April, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce seven lawyers have been selected to serve on Law360’s 2026 editorial boards. Each will offer feedback on news coverage and provide insight on how best to shape future coverage.
- Alexei Cowett, co-head of the firm’s Media, Entertainment & Sports Practice Group, specializes in structuring high-impact transactions and partnerships for high-profile individuals and recognized brands in endorsement deals, equity ventures and company formations, joint ventures and cross-border M&A. Alexei will join Law360’s 2026 Media & Entertainment Editorial Advisory Board.
- Michael Hilkin, a partner in McDermott’s Tax Group, represents clients in all aspects of complex state and local tax matters, particularly on tax controversy and transactional issues relating to state and local income, franchise, sales and use, gross receipts, and other business taxes. Michael will join Law360’s 2026 Tax Authority State & Local Editorial Advisory Board.
- Sarah Hogarth, a partner in McDermott’s Supreme Court & Appellate Litigation and Government & Regulatory Litigation Practice Group’s, briefs and argues appeals and critical motions, litigates affirmative cases challenging federal and state government action and advises on legal strategy and dispositive motions in trial courts or before administrative tribunals. Sarah will re-join Law360’s 2026 Appellate Editorial Advisory Board after serving on the 2024 Board.
- Caroline Ngo, co-leader of McDermott’s International Tax Affinity Group, advises publicly traded companies on international tax planning, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, application of bilateral income tax treaties, and other international tax matters. Caroline will re-join Law360’s 2026 Tax Authority International Editorial Advisory Board after serving on the 2024 Board.
- Sagar Ravi, a partner in McDermott’s Global White-Collar & Government Practice Group, advises clients facing a wide range of white-collar and regulatory enforcement matters, with a particular focus on cybersecurity, digital assets, healthcare fraud, consumer protection, and artificial intelligence (AI). Sagar will re-join Law360’s 2026 White Collar Editorial Advisory Board after serving on the 2025 Board.
- Tony Torain, co-lead of the Employment Group’s traditional labor practice, defends major organizations in unfair labor practice trials and proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), audits, strikes, union election campaigns, collective bargaining negotiations, and strategic labor relations planning matters. Tony will re-join Law360’s 2026 Employment Authority Labor Editorial Advisory Board after serving on the 2025 Board.
- Daniel Woodard, a partner in McDermott’s capital markets team, counsels public and private companies on raising capital, corporate governance and general corporate matters, focusing on representing private and public companies in all aspects of public and private securities offerings, public company reporting and disclosure compliance and stock exchange-listing compliance. Daniel will re-join Law360’s 2026 Capital Markets Editorial Advisory Board after serving on the 2024 Board.
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McDermott Will & Schulte deepens private equity restructuring bench with arrival of Gregg Galardi
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McDermott Will & Schulte deepens private equity restructuring bench with arrival of Gregg Galardi
April 1, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte announced today that Gregg Galardi, a senior restructuring partner, will join the firm in the Transactions Practice Group in New York. Gregg is recognized in the industry for his work on large-scale debtor matters and liability management exercises, including significant experience advising private equity sponsors and portfolio companies navigating distress. With Gregg’s arrival, he and Partner Darren Azman will become co-heads of the Restructuring Practice Group, a leadership structure that will support the next phase of growth.
Gregg’s addition further accelerates the Transactions Group’s trajectory by leveraging the firm’s private equity network to build and expand a sponsor- and portfolio company–focused restructuring practice. Gregg will expand the firm’s ability to serve clients across the full restructuring lifecycle, including debtor-side matters, creditor-side matters, distressed M&A, and liability management transactions (LMTs), an increasingly used tool for companies managing liquidity pressures in an uncertain market.
“Gregg is a nationally respected, debtor-side restructuring lawyer with deep private equity sponsor and portfolio company experience,” said Harris Siskind, global head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group. “We believe his addition will help us round out our already-strong creditor capabilities, accelerate growth relating to our existing large-scale debtor representation practice and liability management exercises, and further expand our restructuring platform in the US and Europe.”
“Gregg has a rare combination of technical strength, market credibility, and sponsor fluency. As co-heads, we plan to build on the momentum of our team and continue expanding the breadth of our restructuring work, particularly in complex debtor representations and private equity-driven mandates,” added Darren.
Over his 12 years at McDermott, Darren has been instrumental in elevating the group’s capabilities and market presence.
“McDermott has built a premier restructuring platform and a leading transactions practice, with a strong private equity client base,” said Gregg. “I’m excited to join the team and help capture more sponsor and portfolio company debtor-side matters, expand liability management capabilities, and continue delivering practical solutions for clients navigating challenging capital structures.”
The Restructuring Practice Group is comprised of more than 75 lawyers positioned globally in New York, Dallas, Chicago, Miami, Wilmington, Atlanta, London, Paris, and Düsseldorf. The team’s success has been driven in substantial part by the leadership of Partner Felicia Perlman. Felicia will remain a key part of the practice and client representations.
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McDermott Will & Schulte expands funds platform with return of Cerberus COO of asset-backed opportunities
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McDermott Will & Schulte expands funds platform with return of Cerberus COO of asset-backed opportunities
April 1, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte is pleased to announce that William (Bill) Kloos has rejoined the firm as a partner in its Transactions Practice Group in New York. Bill returns to the firm after spending more than a decade as counsel and chief operating officer of the asset-backed opportunities platform at global alternative investment firm Cerberus.
Bill’s arrival reinforces the firm’s strengths advising alternative investment funds. In a market where private capital has expanded rapidly in recent years and broadened across industries, he brings trusted relationships with leading asset managers and experience advising across credit, private equity, and fund structuring and formation.
“Bill is an incredibly talented lawyer with a rare combination of deep technical funds experience and leadership skills,” said Harris Siskind, global head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group. “We’ve worked with Bill closely for nearly two decades, both as a client and in-house, and he truly is the best of the best. His return materially adds to our investment funds platform, deepens our key sponsor relationships, and positions us for continued growth with several of our most seasoned clients.”
“Bill’s return is a proud moment for all of us. He started his career at the firm, and over the last decade-plus he has built an invaluable sponsor-side perspective,” said Jason Kaplan, global co-head of McDermott’s Investment Management group. “Bringing his skill sets to our platform will further strengthen how we advise investment managers and sponsors as they structure, launch, and operate funds in an increasingly complex global market.”
Bill’s background fundraising with LPs and cultivating a broad sponsor network aligns with investors’ heightened focus on strong governance and institutional-grade infrastructure. In his prior roles as counsel and chief operating officer of the asset-backed opportunities platform, he was responsible for developing and overseeing legal policies and procedures in close coordination with McDermott partners.
“I’m excited to return to the firm where I began my career, particularly at such an active time in the funds space,” Bill said. “The team has built an exceptional investment management platform, and I’m eager to collaborate with my colleagues to support our sponsor clients and help drive the next phase of growth.”
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McDermott Will & Schulte shortlisted for Healthcare & Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year at Chambers USA Awards 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte shortlisted for Healthcare & Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year at Chambers USA Awards 2026
April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named Healthcare & Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year finalist as part of the Chambers USA Awards 2026.
McDermott’s internationally recognized health and life sciences practice addresses the critical legal and business needs of leading industry players. The team leverages deep market intelligence and decades of experience representing clients across all subsectors, including health systems and other providers, payors, private equity and other investors, major healthcare and life sciences companies, health technology developers, and new market entrants.
The Chambers USA Awards celebrate the achievements of the leading law firms and lawyers operating across the United States. Drawing on the depth and independence of Chambers’ research, the awards recognize excellence in legal practice, innovation and sustained performance at the highest level.
View the full shortlist here.
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McDermott Will & Schulte shortlisted for four LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte shortlisted for four LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards 2026
April 1, 2026
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April 1, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been shortlisted in four categories as part of the LMG Life Sciences EMEA Awards 2026, including France Firm of the Year.
In addition, the firm has been shortlisted in the following categories:
- EMEA Regulatory Firm of the Year
- Licensing & Collaboration Firm of the Year
- Venture Capital Firm of the Year
The LMG Life Sciences Awards EMEA aim to honor firms and lawyers at the forefront of legal work in life sciences. The awards’ distinctive structure highlights firms and lawyers that specialize in practice areas within the life sciences industry by shortlisting firms and by listing nominees in a way that shows overlap between certain legal areas.
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 recognized in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte recognized in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100 2026
March 31, 2026
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March 31, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized in Global Arbitration Review’s GAR 100, a leading guide to the top international arbitration practices worldwide. The firm is praised for its deep bench, proven capabilities, and trusted reputation in handling complex cross-border disputes. The firm’s recommended lawyers are Fabio Cozzi, David Kiefer, Milo Molfa, Lisa Richman, Jonathan Robb, and Jessica Sabbath.
McDermott’s international arbitration team is widely recognized for its capabilities and client service. One client, who engaged the firm in a “strategically critical” ICC case, described the team as “outstanding,” noting it was “extremely responsive” and provided “valuable big-picture strategic advice,” supported by a “deep bench of excellent junior associates who make sure the details are all taken care of.”
The law firms and lawyers selected for the list are evaluated on their reputation, amount of work undertaken, and experience, and are regarded as “approved” in international arbitration discipline.
The GAR 100, which is in its 19th edition, is a guide to the international arbitration capabilities of law firms and assists clients in finding the experienced counsel they seek. GAR is one of the leading publications for private and public arbitration.
View the full GAR 100 2026 rankings and editorial.
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 advises on sale of Rotron Aerospace Ltd to Ondas Inc
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McDermott advises on sale of Rotron Aerospace Ltd to Ondas Inc
March 26, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented the founders and other individual shareholders of Rotron Aerospace Ltd, a UK-based advanced defence technology company, on the sale of the business to Ondas Inc., a leading provider of autonomous aerial and ground robot intelligence. The deal was subject to customary regulatory clearances.
The McDermott team was led by partner Jason Zemmel and included counsel Tina Hartwright, associate Henry McCarron and staff attorney Gracey Farquharson (all private equity). Partner Alex Jupp and counsel Elizabeth Spencer (both tax).
Rotron’s portfolio includes vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) platforms, long-range unmanned aircraft, advanced aero-engines, and integrated propulsion systems known for their high power-to-weight efficiency and reliability in demanding aerospace and defense environments.
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McDermott Will & Schulte named Pharma/Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year at Chambers France Awards 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte named Pharma/Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year at Chambers France Awards 2026
March 26, 2026
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March 26, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named Pharma/Life Sciences Law Firm of the Year as part of the Chambers France Awards 2026.
McDermott’s Health and Life Sciences practice is a recognized leader in the French market, supported by a globally integrated team operating seamlessly across Europe and the United States. The team provides comprehensive legal counsel across the life sciences value chain, with particular strength in transactional, regulatory, and data-driven matters. They advise on strategic collaborations, licensing and co-development agreements, M&A, venture and growth capital financings, and private equity investments.
The Chambers France Awards celebrate the leading law firms and lawyers across France, recognising outstanding achievements in the legal market based on Chambers’ independent research for the annual Chambers France Guide.
View the full list of honorees here.
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McDermott Will & Schulte recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte recognized in Legal 500 EMEA 2026
March 25, 2026
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March 25, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized by Legal 500 EMEA as one of the leading firms in European jurisdictions, with 30+ practice rankings and 80+ lawyer recognitions. Additionally, 25 lawyers were ranked in special categories, such as “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partners,” “Next Generation Partners,” and “Leading Associates.” This year’s results highlight the firm’s continued growth and strength across key practice areas.
McDermott received great feedback from clients and the market, noting the team’s responsiveness, solutions-oriented approach, collaborative spirit, and technical and interpersonal skills. One client stated that the firm are “very knowledgeable and always able to navigate tricky situations.” Another client further enthused, “excellent technical team, very available and proactive; its strength lies in the quality of service provided and the client support.”
Belgium:
- Competition: EU and Global – Tier 5
France:
- Healthcare and Life Sciences – Tier 1
- Administrative and Public Law – Tier 2
- Private Equity: LBO – Tier 2
- Tax – Tier 2
- Dispute Resolution: Commercial Litigation – Tier 3
- Insolvency – Tier 3
- Private Equity: Fund Formation – Tier 3
- Private Equity: Venture/Growth Capital – Tier 3
- EU, Competition and Distribution – Tier 4
- Mergers and Acquisitions – Tier 5
Germany:
- Media: Entertainment – Tier 2
- Commercial Administrative Law – Tier 3
- Healthcare and Life Sciences – Tier 3
- Private Equity Transactions: Mid-Sized Deals (€100m – €500m) – Tier 3
- Real Estate – Tier 3
- Restructuring – Tier 3
- Banking and Finance: Investment Funds – Tier 4
- Corporate and M&A: Mid-Sized Deals – Tier 4
- Information Technology and Digitalization – Tier 4
- Banking and Finance: Lending and Borrowing – Tier 5
- Corporate M&A: Corporate – Tier 5
- Financial Services: Regulatory – Tier 5
- Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation – Tier 5
- Public Sector: Planning and Environment – Tier 5Employment – Tier 6
- Energy – Firm to Watch
Italy:
- Tax – Tier 2
- Banking and Finance (Lender and Arranger Side) – Tier 4
- Dispute Resolution – Tier 5
Read full rankings here.
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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 advises Purflux Filtration S.A, a portfolio company of Pacific Avenue Capital on financings
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McDermott advises Purflux Filtration S.A, a portfolio company of Pacific Avenue Capital on financings
March 24, 2026
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International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte represented Purflux Filtration S.A, a portfolio company of Pacific Avenue Capital, on a refinancing.
McDermott’s cross-border team was led by partner and European head of finance Aymen Mahmoud and included counsel Giulia Venanzoni, senior associate Christopher Smith and associate Bethany Drayton. Partner Riley Orloff (New York), counsel Stanislas Chenu (Paris) and associate Clarisse de Roux (Paris) also advised.
Purflux is a leading global filtration brand, part of the Purflux Group, known for designing and manufacturing high-quality filters for the automotive aftermarket, including oil, air, fuel, cabin, and new transmission filters, serving both Original Equipment (OE) manufacturers and the independent aftermarket with innovative, OE-quality parts.
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.
