Business Details
Global Legal Solutions from McDermott Will & Emery
McDermott Will & Emery is a global law firm with a multidisciplinary approach to legal services. Our practice spans antitrust, business restructuring, corporate law, crisis management, employment law, intellectual property, and tax advisory, serving clients across healthcare, technology, energy, and financial sectors. With a presence in key international markets, we combine deep industry knowledge with strategic legal counsel to address complex challenges. Our team includes former government officials, regulatory experts, and sector specialists committed to delivering tailored solutions.Recognised in leading directories, we prioritise client needs through innovative service models and cross-border collaboration. Our focus on emerging trends, such as AI regulation and sustainable finance, ensures clients remain ahead of evolving legal landscapes. We maintain a strong commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and achieving measurable outcomes for clients worldwide.
Services
Antitrust Litigation
Corporate Restructuring
Mergers & Acquisitions
Healthcare Regulation
Intellectual Property
Tax Advisory
Employment Law
Crisis Management
Private Equity
International Arbitration
Highlights and features
- We offer sector-specific legal expertise across 20+ practice areas including healthcare and antitrust.
- Our team includes former DOJ and SEC officials with insider regulatory knowledge.
- We provide seamless cross-border counsel in complex multinational transactions.
- Recognised leaders in emerging fields like digital asset regulation and AI law.
- Client-focused approach combining legal excellence with commercial pragmatism.
Services
Antitrust Litigation
Our antitrust team handles high-stakes litigation and regulatory matters globally. We represent clients in cartel investigations, merger clearances, and competition disputes across sectors including healthcare, technology, and manufacturing. With former DOJ attorneys and EU competition law specialists, we provide strategic defence against criminal charges and civil claims. Our approach combines economic analysis with legal strategy to resolve complex cross-border cases while minimising business disruption.
Corporate Restructuring
We advise debtors, creditors, and investors on restructuring complex financial situations. Our expertise covers Chapter 11 bankruptcies, cross-border insolvencies under UNCITRAL, and out-of-court restructurings. We specialise in healthcare sector reorganisations and distressed M&A transactions. Our team coordinates global insolvency proceedings while protecting client interests through innovative debt financing solutions and asset recovery strategies.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We structure and execute cross-border M&A deals with regulatory compliance expertise. Our services include antitrust clearance, foreign investment reviews, and tax-efficient structuring. We handle complex transactions in regulated sectors like pharmaceuticals and energy, providing due diligence and risk mitigation strategies. Our multidisciplinary teams ensure seamless execution from negotiation to post-merger integration across 15+ jurisdictions.
Healthcare Regulation
Our healthcare practice combines regulatory compliance with transactional expertise. We advise providers on Stark Law compliance, Medicare/Medicaid regulations, and HIPAA requirements. The team handles hospital mergers, telemedicine licensing, and FDA-regulated product compliance. We represent clients in government investigations and develop risk management frameworks for healthcare organisations navigating evolving federal and state regulations.
Intellectual Property
We protect and enforce IP rights through litigation, patent prosecution, and licensing strategies. Our services cover technology transfers, trade secrets, and trademark portfolios. The team specialises in ITC Section 337 proceedings and pharmaceutical patent disputes. We advise tech companies on AI-related IP protection and develop global IP strategies aligned with clients' commercial objectives.
People
Ryan C. Tisch
Partner
Specialises in antitrust litigation and merger clearance. Advises Fortune 500 companies on competition law compliance across the US and EU. Recognised for handling complex cartel investigations and representing clients in high-profile DOJ cases.
Felicia Gerber Perlman
Partner
Leading restructuring lawyer with expertise in healthcare bankruptcies. Represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 11 proceedings. Advised on major hospital system reorganisations and distressed healthcare asset acquisitions. Recognised in Chambers USA for insolvency expertise.
Christian Krohs
Partner
EU competition law specialist based in Dsseldorf. Handles merger control filings and antitrust investigations across Germany and the EU. Advises automotive and manufacturing clients on cartel defence and compliance programmes. Regularly publishes on digital market regulations.
Laura McLane
Partner
Healthcare regulatory expert with former HHS Office of Inspector General experience. Focuses on fraud and abuse defence, Stark Law compliance, and False Claims Act investigations. Represents pharmaceutical companies and providers in government enforcement matters.
Andrew C. Liazos
Partner
Employee benefits specialist advising on ERISA compliance, executive compensation, and retirement plan structuring. Represents multinational corporations on cross-border benefits programmes. Recognised in Legal 500 for innovative solutions to complex compensation arrangements.
Questions
What practice areas does McDermott specialise in?
We focus on antitrust, corporate restructuring, healthcare law, intellectual property, tax advisory, and international arbitration.
In which jurisdictions do you operate?
We provide legal services across 20+ offices in the US, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
How does McDermott handle cross-border transactions?
Our multidisciplinary teams coordinate global regulatory compliance, tax structuring, and local law considerations.
What industries do you serve?
Key sectors include healthcare, technology, energy, financial services, and life sciences.
How do you approach client representation?
We combine legal excellence with commercial understanding to deliver tailored, practical solutions.
What distinguishes your antitrust practice?
We offer former government enforcement experience and handle complex multijurisdictional cartel investigations.
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