Katten Strengthens Health Care Team Amid Industry Evolution

Katten has strategically expanded its Health Care team by welcoming Anthony Del Rio and Kate Hardey as partners in Chicago and Charlotte, respectively. This move is timely, as the health care industry navigates through a period of significant transformation, influenced by private equity investments and heightened regulatory oversight. The addition of Del Rio and Hardey, along with associates Vinal Patel and Caitlin A. Kierum, significantly bolsters Katten's ability to offer comprehensive legal services in this complex and evolving sector.

Anthony Del Rio's expertise spans transactional matters, regulatory compliance, and enforcement actions, offering clients business-oriented advice rooted in his extensive experience. Kate Hardey specializes in navigating the regulatory and transactional intricacies of the health care, life sciences, and food industries, making her a valuable asset for private equity firms and strategic acquirers. The inclusion of Patel and Kierum, with their profound experience in health care transactions and regulatory issues, further enhances the team's capability to address the sector's challenges.

The firm's 2025 Middle-Market Private Equity Report underscores health care as a key area for investment, highlighting the strategic importance of Katten's expanded team. Kimberly T. Smith, partner and global chair of Katten’s Corporate department, emphasized the team's readiness to support private equity investors in acquiring and growing regulated portfolio companies within the health care industry. This expansion reflects Katten's commitment to delivering top-tier legal services in a sector that is at the forefront of economic and regulatory evolution.