Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Global Legal Partner
McDermott Will & Emery is a globally recognised law firm with a legacy of delivering exceptional legal services across diverse industries. Established in 1934, we combine deep legal expertise with a client-centric approach to address complex challenges in antitrust, business restructuring, corporate transactions, crisis management, and more. Our multidisciplinary teams operate across 20 international offices, providing strategic counsel tailored to the unique needs of clients in healthcare, technology, energy, finance, and other sectors.With a commitment to innovation and excellence, we empower clients to navigate regulatory landscapes, capitalise on opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth. Our lawyers, many of whom are former government officials and industry leaders, bring unparalleled experience to every engagement, ensuring solutions that are both legally robust and commercially astute.
Services
Antitrust Litigation
Corporate Restructuring
Healthcare Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Tax Disputes
Data Privacy
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Energy Regulation
White-Collar Defense
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of experience in high-stakes antitrust and regulatory matters.
- Our global team includes former government officials with insider expertise.
- We deliver tailored solutions for complex cross-border transactions and disputes.
- Our healthcare practice is ranked among the top in the industry.
- We combine legal excellence with a deep understanding of client industries.
What people say
Exceptional antitrust knowledge
Responsive team
Strategic transactional advice
Services
Antitrust Litigation
Our antitrust team handles high-profile litigation, cartel investigations, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions. We represent clients in cases involving price-fixing, monopolisation, and merger challenges. With former DOJ attorneys and global reach, we provide strategic defence and proactive compliance strategies for industries ranging from healthcare to technology.
Corporate Restructuring
We advise debtors, creditors, and investors on complex restructurings under Chapter 11, 7, and international insolvency regimes. Our cross-border expertise covers distressed M&A, creditor negotiations, and asset sales. Clients benefit from our integrated approach combining legal, tax, and operational solutions for turnaround situations in sectors like energy and healthcare.
Healthcare Regulation
Ranked as Law360's Healthcare Practice Group of the Year, we navigate FDA, CMS, and HIPAA compliance. Our services include Stark Law opinions, fraud investigations, and transactional support for hospitals and life sciences firms. We combine regulatory expertise with litigation defence to mitigate risks in evolving healthcare landscapes.
Mergers & Acquisitions
We structure and execute cross-border M&A transactions with focus on antitrust clearance and tax efficiency. Our team handles private equity deals, joint ventures, and public takeovers, supported by due diligence in sectors like technology and renewable energy. Clients gain from our integrated tax and regulatory advisory capabilities.
Data Privacy
We advise on GDPR, CCPA, and global data protection frameworks. Services include breach response, compliance audits, and policy design for multinational corporations. Our team combines technical understanding with regulatory expertise to address privacy risks in digital transformations and cross-border data flows.
People
Laura McLane
Partner
Laura McLane is a leading white-collar defence attorney with experience in healthcare fraud cases. She previously served as Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division at the U.S. Attorney's Office. Her practice focuses on False Claims Act litigation and internal investigations.
Todd A. Solomon
Partner
Todd Solomon specialises in employee benefits and executive compensation, advising on ERISA, SEC regulations, and tax-qualified plans. He is recognised by Chambers USA for his work on healthcare and retirement benefits compliance.
Ryan C. Tisch
Partner
Ryan Tisch is a corporate lawyer with expertise in antitrust and competition law. He advises clients on merger clearances and regulatory compliance across the healthcare and technology sectors.
Questions
What areas of law does McDermott specialise in?
We focus on antitrust, corporate restructuring, healthcare, tax, M&A, and international disputes.
Does McDermott operate outside the US?
Yes, we have 20 offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
How experienced is the healthcare law team?
Our healthcare practice is Chambers-ranked with decades of regulatory and transactional expertise.
Can McDermott handle cross-border mergers?
Yes, we advise on global M&A with expertise in antitrust clearance and regulatory compliance.
What sets McDermott apart from other firms?
Our former government lawyers, industry focus, and innovative solutions for complex cases.
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