About

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McDermott’s team in Miami work full time on M&A deals, the majority on behalf of private equity firms, plus a smaller number of industrial companies. We focus on advising on deals in the middle and upper middle market: $50 million to $1 billion range. Work covers new investments, acquisitions and financings of portfolio companies on behalf of private equity funds, advising those portfolio companies on add-on acquisitions, financings and general corporate day-to-day matters.

No firm in Florida can match us for private equity deal volume. We work on  20+ private equity deals a year, and advise a large number of private equity firms. McDermott has been recognized for many years as the premier firm in Florida and nationally for healthcare services. A large amount of private equity investment goes into the healthcare sector, and we are renowned for blending private equity experience with in-depth healthcare industry knowledge. The healthcare sector is extremely buoyant and highly regulated so we have an advantage over other corporate practices in that we understand the nuances of healthcare deals. 

McDermott is a Florida heavyweight, we are a longstanding part of the elite Florida legal market. Our Miami office was the second ever office opened by the firm in 1977. Miami continues to play a leading role in the firm’s national practice, with standout strengths in corporate, M&A, private equity, and healthcare law. 

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Florida: South

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Emery LLP is experienced across a range of industry sectors and is regarded as a particularly strong candidate for healthcare matters. The firm is well known for carrying out work related to mid-market private equity matters, including acquisitions and leveraged financings. It is adept at handling cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

  • McDermott Will & Emery LLP advised Lionel Messi in connection with the formation of the Más+ by Messi sports beverage business.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Harris C Siskind
1
Harris C Siskind
1
Band 1
Harris Siskind works on a diverse range of deals, including M&A and dispositions. He is well regarded for his extensive experience in private equity deals within the healthcare sector.

He is the best in the industry.

Harris is exceptional on all levels.

Fred Levenson
2
Fred Levenson
2
Band 2
Fred Levenson works on the full suite of transactions, including private equity deals and international M&A.

Fred is a highly effective communicator and negotiator. He has a good grasp of underlying business dynamics.

Eric Gilbert
5
Eric Gilbert
5
Band 5
Eric Gilbert continues to garner recognition for his strong corporate practice and regularly leads on M&A.

Eric is attentive and intelligent.

He is a hard-nosed lawyer and is also very strong on the soft skills.

Michael Hacker
5
Michael Hacker
5
Band 5
Michael Hacker regularly assists with a range of corporate matters, including M&A and dispositions. He is adept at handling joint ventures for private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies.

Michael is highly responsive and does a great job balancing both sides of a negotiation.

He is a very high-quality attorney. He is smart, responsive and thorough.

I value Michael's judgement.

Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP

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Florida: South

Corporate/M&A & Private Equity

Harris C Siskind
1
Harris C Siskind
1
Band 1
Fred Levenson
2
Fred Levenson
2
Band 2
Eric Gilbert
5
Eric Gilbert
5
Band 5
Michael Hacker
5
Michael Hacker
5
Band 5

Members

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Alexander Clavero

Harris C Siskind

Harris C Siskind

Head of Department

Roy Larson

Clients

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Blue Sea Capital

Boyne Capital Partners

Capricorn Investment Group/Capricorn Healthcare and Special

CenterGate Capital

Comvest Partners

General Catalyst

H.I.G. Capital

HealthSun Health Plans/WellMax Delivery Network

Securus Technologies

Universal Health Services