McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Client Satisfaction

Primarily based in Washington DC, McDermott Will & Emery LLP‘s team handles the full gamut of issues relating to ERISA class actions and M&A for primary care companies, health insurers, and pharmacy benefits managers. Practice head Jerry Sokol works out of the Florida office, and is known for his expansive knowledge of healthcare-related private equity transactions, and Chicago’s Lisa Mazur is a digital health specialist who focuses on professional licensure and reimbursement. Regulatory expert Jeremy Earl often assists insurers with matters governed by the Affordable Care Act, and the interaction between federal standards and state laws regarding insurance, while Kate McDonald is recommended for her expertise in Medicare Advantage, Part D, and managed care matters. Caroline Reignley often handles government investigations and cases relating to the FCA. Anisa Mohanty left the firm in February 2024.

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'McDermott adopts a tailored approach, ensuring that its legal solutions are not only legally sound but also aligned with the unique challenges and opportunities within clients' industries. Their practice integrates legal expertise with a deep understanding of technology, business, and regulatory landscapes. This holistic approach allows McDermott to provide comprehensive guidance.'

Key clients

CVS Health
Antidote Health
Prime Therapeutics
Novant Health
Solaris Health
Summit Health - City MD
Vytalize Health
Ascend Healthcare
HIG
Unified Women's Healthcare
Beth Israel Lahey Health

Work highlights

Advised CVS Health on the acquisitions of Oak Health Street, Carbon Health, and Signify Health, providing regulatory advice.
Advised Geisinger Health, a provider, health insurer, and medical school, on its acquisition by Kaiser Permanente.
Advised Prime Therapeutics on the $1.35bn acquisition of Magellan RX Management.