Healthcare
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Provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
McDermott has the largest and most capable health care practice of any law firm in the U.S., offering seamless transactional, tax, regulatory, compliance and litigation counsel with more diversified experience within the health care sector than any other firm. The Boston team plays a vital role as part of a 100+ lawyer national practice. Our Boston office houses national leaders in health care transactions, digital health and data privacy, as well as research compliance. Our clients include major hospitals and national health systems, Fortune 500 health/med-tech companies, ground-breaking life sciences companies, large physician group practices, ambulatory surgery centers and other outpatient care clients, diagnostic companies, nursing homes and home health agencies.
Our breadth and depth of health care expertise is unmatched. With our true health sector focus, we cover transactional, regulatory and litigation work, offering a "one-stop-shop " to clients. Due to our broad experience as the leading national practice, we see issues in their business and strategic context, so can proactively advise clients on emerging sector trends. We also attract the brightest and best lawyers who want to work in health care. Our team serves as a strategic advisor to clients, not just narrowly answering legal questions. By anticipating client needs based on our immersion in the market, we are able to provide excellent client service.
Chambers Review
McDermott Will & Emery has a standout team of renowned practitioners assisting clients from an array of healthcare organizations, including major for-profit and nonprofit providers, medical device manufacturers, academic medical centers and pharmaceutical companies. Also regularly works with healthcare-focused private equity funds. Exhibits expertise spanning the full range of transactional and regulatory matters, with specialist knowledge of privacy issues. Possesses growing strength in the area of health IT, in particular in the licensing and regulation of healthcare-related IT products.
Work Highlights
- McDermott Will & Emery represented CVS health as healthcare regulatory counsel in the acquisition of Oak Street Health for a value of $10.6 billion.
Strengths
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"McDermott Will & Emery navigates transactions efficiently and devises creative solutions for complex issues."
"McDermott Will & Emery has an extensive array of attorneys with experience in every aspect of healthcare. It has a commitment to responsiveness, and has an amazing legal acumen that provides clarity of guidance and unparalleled value."
"I often rely on McDermott Will & Emery to field novel and complex questions. The team always provides holistic counsel."
"McDermott Will & Emery navigates transactions efficiently and devises creative solutions for complex issues."
"McDermott Will & Emery has an extensive array of attorneys with experience in every aspect of healthcare. It has a commitment to responsiveness, and has an amazing legal acumen that provides clarity of guidance and unparalleled value."
"I often rely on McDermott Will & Emery to field novel and complex questions. The team always provides holistic counsel."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Buck's regulatory and transactional experience sees him advise a broad client base, including providers and pharmaceuticals.
"Charles is an unparalleled healthcare attorney with amazing legal acumen; he provides great guidance and has phenomenal attention to detail."
"Charles is a truly exceptional and standout lawyer."
"Charles is very good and knowledgeable about the industry and has a lot of experience; he knows the law."
Christopher Jedrey's leading transactional practice sees him regularly advise providers on big-ticket M&A, sales and joint ventures, bringing to bear extensive regulatory know-how.
"Christopher's experience, skill and judgment is unparalleled."
"Christopher is a very accomplished, well-known lawyer in the market."
Stephen Bernstein advises an impressive roster of national providers on privacy and data security concerns.
"Stephen is a force when it comes to data privacy and technology."
"Stephen is an outstanding healthcare attorney. He has a tremendous amount of experience, thoroughly understands all aspects of healthcare law, is an excellent negotiator and advocate for his client, and provides outstanding service."
Ed Zacharias handles HIPAA compliance and is a go-to attorney in major data breaches.
"Ed is my go-to for higher risk security breach issues. He has a practical perspective and is entrenched in the legal analysis."
"Ed isan excellent lawyer, he is very skilled and disciplined."
"Ed is very responsive and practical, he not only knows the law, but works with me to get my clients where they need to be. He has deep industry experience."
Patrick Healy has a wealth of knowledge with particular expertise in healthcare transactions and regulatory compliance. He is often sought out by university and hospital clients.
"Patrick is my go-to counsel for basically any matter that crosses my desk. He is practical, responsive, and has deep expertise in a variety of areas."
"Patrick is level-headed, not easily flustered, detailed, and diligent."
Ranked Lawyers at
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Massachusetts
Members
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Monica Neuman
Patrick Healy
Sarah Kitchell