McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP‘s advisory offering focuses on three segments: project support (transactions and cooperations), regulation (market entry and licensing) and digitisation. The latter frequently pertains to the development of healthcare apps and databases, including interfacing data protection matters. Among the client roster are pharmaceutical, medical technology and biotechnology companies; the advice to healthcare funds on transactions and venture capital financing is a recent growth area. Practice head Stephan Rau specialises in M&A transactions as well as regulatory and compliance issues. He is supported by Monika Emilia Richter (implementation and advice on strategic cooperations, licensing, development agreements) and Jana Grieb, who advises pharmaceutical and medical technology companies on various issues, including research and development-related issues as well as market entry, advertising and sales. M&A expert Nadine Hartung joined Raue in March 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Technical expertise, efficiency, project knowledge, customer knowledge, international network and years of trusting cooperation in all areas.'
  • 'I have been working with Stefan Rau for years – excellent lawyer in the areas of statutory health insurance and corporate law. Perfect and always available, very flexible, sharp thinking, very good connections in related legal areas. Last but not least – very good team around the lawyer.'
  • 'Communication always takes place with the main contact. If needed, internal addition of lawyers who may have particular knowledge in related areas of law. Processing is very quick, communication is uncomplicated and project development is very good. The responsiveness of the key contacts is also very good.'
  • 'McDermott's life sciences practice is a beacon of excellence in the legal landscape. What sets them apart is not only their specialist knowledge, but also their reliability. One can always count on McDermott to deliver results that are not only legally sound, but also strategically aligned with company goals.'
  • 'Monika Richter is an outstanding personality in the legal world. Her extensive knowledge of the life sciences is remarkable. Monika Richter's ability to translate complex legal concepts into actionable insights has proven time and time again to be invaluable. What really sets Monika apart, however, is her reliability. Her commitment goes beyond the usual legal advice; she takes the time to understand the unique needs of our business and delivers tailored solutions that meet both legal requirements and business objectives.'
  • 'Monika Richter's responsiveness and clear communication created a trusting environment in which we felt supported and understood at every stage of the legal process.'
  • 'Highly competent representation of our positions. Very focused and clear implementation of the mandate.'
  • 'Outstanding commitment; pragmatic approach; efficient solutions and pleasant handling by Dr. Deniz Tschammler.'

Key clients

  • Amalgam RX
  • AUCTUS Capital Partners AG
  • AXA Konzern AG
  • Bundesverband der Betreiber medizinische Versorgungszentren
  • Centric Health Holdings Ltd
  • Dentsply Sirona
  • GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KG
  • GREENPEAK Partners Advisory GmbH
  • lifespin GmbH
  • Myonex Inc
  • Merck KGaA
  • PharmaLex GmbH
  • Ryvu Therapeutics S.A.
  • Santen SA / Santen GmbH
  • STADA Arzneimittel AG

Lawyers

Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Stephan Rau
Stephan Rau
McDermott Will & Emery Rechtsanwälte Steuerberater LLP

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Stephan Rau

Other key lawyers

Monika Richter, Jana Grieb, Lea Hachmeister