Healthcare
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McDermott's prominent California health care practice covers the full range of work, from transactional to regulatory, compliance, commercial litigation and white collar defense.
The practice has achieved state and national prominence and is a natural choice for any high-stakes healthcare transaction, dispute or regulatory issue. The team is involved at the cutting edge of healthcare law and its implications, and has developed expertise in areas that have become in-demand specialties. As a practice at the forefront of the sector, with an exceptional level of talent, the team is uniquely placed to provide responsive advice across a comprehensive range of issues.
The California health care practice advises clients on the full spectrum of issues that affect the healthcare industry, including life sciences, and helps them adapt to a changing political and regulatory landscape. Collaboration with other specialists within the firm where the subject matter expertise is also strong – such as the white collar group – allows us to offer a truly versatile service that is not limited to pure healthcare issues but offers support where practice areas cross and issues blur, whether regional, national or global.
With the brand we have created – and the depth of passion, commitment and experience behind it – the team continues to push through boundaries in health care legal services delivery, as well as attracting the best quality talent to the McDermott bench.
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A full-service powerhouse with incredible depth of knowledge in the healthcare space, as well as complementary expertise in the life sciences and IP sectors. Market-leading capabilities across the full range of issues, including regulatory matters and both commercial and white-collar litigation. Standout experience in complex transactions and government investigations, calling upon a formidable roster of healthcare experts.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery represented Children's Hospital of Orange County in a cardiology affiliation with UCLA Health.
Strengths
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"McDermott has the full complement of expertise. The firm has experts in every area imaginable."
"McDermott has expertise and sophistication coupled with strategic thinking and actionable advice. The team is also incredibly responsive."
"McDermott consistently delivers exceptional service."
"McDermott has the full complement of expertise. The firm has experts in every area imaginable."
"McDermott has expertise and sophistication coupled with strategic thinking and actionable advice. The team is also incredibly responsive."
"McDermott consistently delivers exceptional service."
Notable Practitioners
James Owens is a prominent healthcare attorney with first class expertise in transactional and regulatory matters, including joint ventures and acquisitions.
"We rely on Jim for complex healthcare deals."
Gary Gertler has considerable knowledge in regulatory compliance, including advising on matters arising from transactions. He advises clients such as hospitals and healthcare systems on a range of corporate and financing deals.
Paul Lawrence is routinely called upon to handle sophisticated transactions such as acquisitions, joint ventures and dispositions. His clients include private equity firms, for-profit and nonprofit organizations and pharmaceutical companies.
"Paul is easy to work with, very responsive and an expert in handling transactions. He is practical and efficient."
"He marshaled a strong team and brought experience and expertise to bear."
Emily Cook is recognized for her expertise in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. She often represents clients in areas of federal healthcare program compliance and reimbursement.
"Emily is a real expert on medicare reimbursement, she is exceptional."
"She is very highly regarded."
Travis Jackson focuses on transactions arising from the healthcare industry, including joint ventures and M&A. He is particularly experienced in advising nonprofits.
"Travis amazes me in the quality of his service from his responsiveness to his quality of writing."
"He is super accessible and very personable."
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