Especially noted for its capabilities in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, McDermott Will & Emery UK LLP frequently advises on high-value, cross-border transactions. The team has been bolstered by a number of recent arrivals. Jason Zemmel is an experienced healthcare specialist who arrived from CMS in October 2024. Fatema Orjela, who joined the firm from Sidley Austin in April 2024, is highly regarded for her transactional experience in a host of sectors and jurisdictions, while Sebastien Bonneau – who joined from Eversheds Sutherland in September 2024 – handles a wide array of international transactions, particularly in the data centre and digital infrastructure sector. Other key figures include Eleanor West, who is especially experienced in healthcare and pharmaceutical work. Daniel Weston and Jamie Burgess joined the practice from CMS in May 2025.
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- 'Fatema Orjela is adept at turning her hand to all types of transactions and legal issues.'
- 'Fatema Orjela is deeply knowledgeable and infinitely approachable. She is good at explaining complicated matters in a simple fashion and is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Fatema Orjela is an outstanding PE lawyer. Fatema is always on top of both the details and the bigger picture, even at short notice.'
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Fatema Orjela; Sebastien Bonneau; Eleanor West; Jason Zemmel; Daniel Weston; Jamie Burgess