McDermott Will & Emery LLP, Healthcare

About

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McDermott’s D.C. health care team provides a truly comprehensive service to premier health care service providers, payors, technological innovators and industry associations. Our D.C. office boasts some of the nation's leading transactional, regulatory and litigation attorneys working in health care law, as well as benefits from the national reach of our market-leading health care practice. Routinely, we attract top talent from the public sector to help complement our team’s broad but deep experience. We have the most broadly representative group of D.C. health care firms, are engaged on the largest range of client work and represent all aspects of the industry. No other firm handles the volume and breadth of provider, life sciences, payor work, and big-ticket transactions to the same extent as our team.

We work closely with our wholly-owned subsidiary, McDermott+Consulting, which continues to grow each year with several senior-level hires. McDermott+ exclusively serves the health industry with one-stop policy and lobbying services supported by data analytics, reimbursement, coding and coverage and quality reporting expertise. When our clients are faced with legislative and regulatory obstacles that challenge their market objectives, business operations, and opportunities, we provide sound health policy and advocacy solutions. In championing our clients’ objectives, we provide both discreet, project-specific assistance and full-service, turn-key government strategy solutions.

Chambers Review

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Healthcare - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Emery are a premier group with diverse subject matter expertise, handling complex transactional and regulatory matters for an enviable client list. The firm represents a range of clients, notably healthcare providers and private equity firms, across the full spectrum of healthcare work, including lobbying and policy matters. It regularly advises on civil litigation and high-stakes enforcement proceedings. The team's expertise extends to FDA regulatory compliance.

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Work Highlights

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McDermott Will & Emery provided counsel to CVS Health on the $10.6 billion acquisition of Oak Street Health.

Strengths

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"The McDermott team has diverse skill sets and connections which allow them to thoroughly assess complex issues."

Healthcare respondent
USA

"The team are very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. They are very hard-working, diligent and responsive."

Healthcare respondent
USA

"McDermott's deep bench strength across multiple areas is very valuable in complex matters."

Healthcare respondent
USA

"The McDermott team has diverse skill sets and connections which allow them to thoroughly assess complex issues."

Healthcare respondent
USA

"The team are very knowledgeable, professional and thorough. They are very hard-working, diligent and responsive."

Healthcare respondent
USA

"McDermott's deep bench strength across multiple areas is very valuable in complex matters."

Healthcare respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Eric Zimmerman

Band 2

Eric Zimmerman represents prominent health systems and other providers in transactional and regulatory matters. He is also well versed in the policy debate surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

"Eric provides consistently high-quality services."

"He is a talented healthcare lawyer."

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Jennifer S Geetter

Band 4

Jennifer Geetter provides insight to digital health clients on a broad range of issues including data strategies, innovative healthcare models, research compliance and global privacy and data security laws. She also has significant knowledge of the data-related elements on complex transactions.

"Jennifer has deep expertise in the complex and significant issues facing the healthcare industry and a practical mindset."

"She is so smart, thorough, dedicated and professional."

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Paul Radensky

Band 4

Paul Radensky has strong expertise in developing pricing strategies for new products and technologies. He also advises clients on FDA regulatory matters and privacy and research compliance.

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Joel Rush

Band 5

Joel Rush is frequently called upon by private equity companies, as well as providers, to offer guidance on M&A and joint ventures.

"Joel is super responsive and very business-minded."

"He is a great transactional lawyer."

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Jiayan Chen

Up and Coming

Jiayan Chen frequently advises clients on issues relating to technology in healthcare innovation efforts. She also routinely handles significant transactions in the space.

"Jiayan is fantastic, she's a practical lawyer."

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