McDermott Will & Schulte

‘Responsive and able to cut through ambiguity’, McDermott Will & Schulte advises on regulatory matters, including digital health and data protection, as well as on IP strategy, disputes, and transactions such as M&A, joint ventures, and collaborations. The practice is led by Sharon Lamb, praised for her ’encyclopaedic knowledge’ of healthcare regulations and her work on commercial and transactional matters. Eleanor West advises corporate clients and private equity investors on cross-border M&A, investments, JVs, and restructurings. Bella North is a key name in the team, with burgeoning expertise in compliance and regulatory matters in the practice area. Jason Zemmel joined from CMS in January 2025, further bolstering the firm’s healthcare M&A and private equity capacity. Omar Shah joined the firm from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP in August 2025.