McDermott Will & Schulte specialises in providing regulatory advice when working for digital health and pharmaceutical service providers, and the practice also has relationships with strategic investors. At the helm of the practice, Jana Grieb leads on a wide range of matters including market entry, post-transactional compliance management, and general health law matters, while Monika Richter, who was promoted to partner in 2024, specialises in healthcare transactions and co-operation agreements.
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Testimonials
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- 'Monika Richter is the perfect mix of legal precision and proficiency, and she constructively manages the negotiation process.'
- 'I am very happy with the work of Jana Grieb. She is great! I very much appreciate her support.'
- 'The team is a fabulous matrix of numerous highly critical skillsets.'
- 'Monika Richter and Jana Grieb are exceptional lawyers, subject matter experts, and strategists. I enjoy working with them!'
- 'McDermott's healthcare practice has a great track record and is one of our preferred firms in connection with licensing transactions, collaboration agreements and other related documents related to the healthcare business. Monika Richter provides outstanding support on a regular basis.'
- 'Monika Richter has a deep knowledge and experience regarding the healthcare and life science sector and provides excellent legal and practical advice and guidance. She understands client needs and priorities and is able to find a solution that leads to a successful closing. I would always recommend Monika in connection with out- or in-licensing transactions in the healthcare sector.'
Key clients
- Amalgam RX
- Ascendis Pharma
- Doktorde GmbH
- GlaxoSmithKline GmbH & Co. KG
- H.I.G. Middle Market
- Kranus Health
- Merck KGaA
- NORD Holding
- Santen GmbH
- STADA Arzneimittel AG
Work highlights
Advised an affiliate of Merck KGaA on a collaboration agreement with Biolojic Design.
Advised STADA Arzneimittel AG on entering into an exclusive commercialisation and license agreement with Bio-Thera Solutions.
Advised NORD Holding on the acquisition, and financing thereof, of HKS Health Solutions Group.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jana Grieb
Other key lawyers
Monika Richter