Standings

Young America Capital Ranked as a Top 25 Investment Bank by Axial

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

MAMARONECK, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Young America Capital is proud to announce that it was recently named a top 25 investment bank for the 2023 calendar year by Axial.

Key Points: 
  • MAMARONECK, N.Y., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Young America Capital is proud to announce that it was recently named a top 25 investment bank for the 2023 calendar year by Axial.
  • This accolade demonstrates the extensive work Young America has done to support its clients, in raising capital — both debt and equity — and selling their businesses in an extremely difficult M&A market.
  • Last year, Young America Capital closed 21 transactions across a number of different sectors, averaging close to two closed deals each month.
  • This is the firm's second time appearing on Axial's League Tables, having been named a top 10 investment bank in the third quarter of 2023.

McDermott Boosts FDA Practice With Five Lawyer Team

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WASHINGTON , Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes a new five lawyer US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) team to its Healthcare Practice Group.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON , Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery welcomes a new five lawyer US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) team to its Healthcare Practice Group.
  • "We have long sought to expand and bolster our existing FDA team by adding industry-leading practitioners like Jamie and Paul," said Jerry Sokol , global head of Healthcare at McDermott.
  • The practice was also recognized by Chambers as "Healthcare Team of the Year" in 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2022.
  • And adding Paul in San Francisco allows us to extend our already robust FDA practice coast to coast," said Doug Carsten , global head of McDermott's global Life Sciences Practice Group.

Woodbridge International Ranked #1 on Axial’s Q1 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables

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Monday, May 8, 2023

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axial released its Q1 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables.

Key Points: 
  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Axial released its Q1 Lower Middle Market Investment Banking League Tables.
  • Woodbridge International was ranked the top investment bank for the quarter.
  • The league tables reveal the top 25 investment banks that were active on the Axial platform in Q1.
  • “This ranking further validates Woodbridge as the leading investment bank in the lower middle market,” states Robert Koenig CEO & Founder of Woodbridge International.

McDermott Hosts Top Healthcare Private Equity Dealmakers at HPE Miami 2023

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

MIAMI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm McDermott Will & Emery will host its 17th annual health private equity conference, HPE Miami , on March 8-9, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton on Miami Beach.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, March 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading international law firm McDermott Will & Emery will host its 17th annual health private equity conference, HPE Miami , on March 8-9, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton on Miami Beach.
  • The program's panel sessions feature industry leaders who will share valuable insights on the 2023 outlook for health private equity, healthcare investment trends and sector-specific strategies and opportunities.
  • HPE Miami 2023 is sponsored by Deloitte and ECG Management Consultants, among other leading organizations.
  • McDermott has also repeatedly held the top spot in PitchBook's League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity.

McDermott Grows Austin Office with Healthcare Partner

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Austin-based Jay Greathouse has joined as a partner in the Firm's Healthcare Practice Group. Jay has a broad practice representing for-profit and nonprofit healthcare organizations, as well as healthcare industry investors, in their most significant transactions.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Austin-based Jay Greathouse has joined as a partner in the Firm's Healthcare Practice Group.
  • Jay has a broad practice representing for-profit and nonprofit healthcare organizations, as well as healthcare industry investors, in their most significant transactions.
  • "Jay is a natural leader and strongly compliments our growing Austin footprint, particularly at the intersection of healthcare, technology and IP," said Office Managing Partner of the Austin office, Kevin Meek .
  • McDermott has also held the top spot in PitchBook's League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity since 2017.

McDermott Adds Depth to Healthcare Practice with Partner Rehire in Washington

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the return of partner Nicholas (Nick) Alarif to the Healthcare Practice Group in Washington, DC. Previously a partner at the Firm and most recently serving as in-house counsel to the country's largest nonprofit health system, Nick's practice primarily focuses on healthcare regulatory matters with an emphasis on fraud and abuse and other healthcare compliance situations.

Key Points: 
  • Partner Nick Alarif Strengthens Fraud and Abuse, Regulatory Compliance Teams
    WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the return of partner Nicholas (Nick) Alarif to the Healthcare Practice Group in Washington, DC.
  • "We are excited that Nick enjoyed working at McDermott and has chosen us for his return to Big Law.
  • McDermott is the nation's leading healthcare law firm and the only healthcare practice to receive top national rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms," Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US and Law360.
  • McDermott has also held the top spot in PitchBook's League Tables as the most active firm for healthcare private equity since 2017.

eMerge M&A Ranked #1 Lower Middle Market Investment Bank by Axial

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

eMerge M&A has worked with, and sold, hundreds of private companies and completed over $5 billion in transactions.

Key Points: 
  • eMerge M&A has worked with, and sold, hundreds of private companies and completed over $5 billion in transactions.
  • We get to know the owners' companies as well as they know their own companies to be most effective in the market.
  • Axial is the trusted deal platform serving the lower middle market ($5-$250M Total Enterprise Value (TEV)).
  • Closed Deals: How many deals have the advisor closed where they involved one or more Axial buyers in the process.

Former FDA Regulator Joins McDermott's Healthcare Practice

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Monday, July 25, 2022

WASHINGTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Heili Kim has joined as a partner in its Healthcare Practice Group in Washington, DC. Heili focuses her practice on US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation with a particular emphasis on the food, dietary supplement, cosmetic and consumer products industries.

Key Points: 
  • Heili focuses her practice on US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation with a particular emphasis on the food, dietary supplement, cosmetic and consumer products industries.
  • "Over the last decade, McDermott has built a top-tier FDA practice capable of counseling clients across the healthcare and life sciences industry," Jerry Sokol , McDermott's Global Head of Healthcare said.
  • "Heili's prior experience as FDA regulatory counsel provides unique and valuable insight into the workings of the Agency as well as its interactions with other state and federal agencies," Vernessa Pollard , co-chair of McDermott's global Life Sciences practice and head of its FDA practice noted.
  • The practice was also recognized by Chambers as "Healthcare Team of the Year" in 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019 and 2022.

H.C. Wainwright & Co. Is Once Again Ranked #1 by PlacementTracker

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Friday, July 1, 2022

The H.C. Wainwright team has been the #1 ranked underwriter/placement agent by deal volume cumulatively since 1998.

Key Points: 
  • The H.C. Wainwright team has been the #1 ranked underwriter/placement agent by deal volume cumulatively since 1998.
  • H.C. Wainwright is a full-service investment bank dedicated to providing corporate finance, strategic advisory and related services to public and private companies across multiple sectors and regions.
  • H.C. Wainwright & Co. also provides research and sales and trading services to institutional investors.
  • Informa is a leading business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge and events business, that creates unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world.

McDermott Adds Partner Denise Burke and Senior Counsel Lester Perling to Prominent Healthcare Practice

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Thursday, June 16, 2022

MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Denise Burke as partner and Lester Perling as senior counsel to our globally recognized Healthcare Practice Group. Denise and Lester bring more than 70 years of combined experience advising healthcare companies on compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws including Stark Law, False Claims Act, anti-kickback laws and the variety of regulations governing Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Denise Burke as partner and Lester Perling as senior counsel to our globally recognized Healthcare Practice Group .
  • "Denise and Lester are two of the most seasoned and reputable regulatory healthcare lawyers in the country," Jerry Sokol , McDermott's Global Head of Healthcare said.
  • "Given McDermott's unique position as the gold standard for healthcare law, any additions to our regulatory practice must satisfy our "best in class" standard.
  • Lester notes "The depth and breadth of McDermott's healthcare practice offers countless opportunities for my experience to benefit current and prospective clients.