The Firm: This practice is relatively new to the market, but is already making an impression, having recently brought in two excellent attorneys from McDermott Will & Emery. It focuses on complex M&A deals and regulatory and transactional issues for all kinds of healthcare providers. Clients include hospitals, academic medical centers, large physician groups and health maintenance organizations. The team continues to advise Clarian Health on health regulatory issues and hospital physician transactions.

Key Individuals: Former McDermott Will & Emery attorney Monte Dube is a highly regarded figure in the healthcare industry. He is advising Sumner Regional Health Systems on its restructuring and financial turnaround plan. Elizabeth Mills specializes in tax exemption issues for nonprofit organizations.