October 16, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been recognized as a leading firm in Chambers UK 2026, highlighting the London office’s deep technical knowledge, strategic acumen, and creative problem-solving capabilities across multiple practice areas; as well as the firm’s strong growth trajectory in the United Kingdom market.

McDermott earned nine practice rankings, including five new and one improved ranking. The firm upheld Band 1 rankings in Healthcare: Private Sector and Investment Funds: Hedge Funds and received an improved ranking in Leveraged Finance: Lenders: Mid-Market (Band 2). The firm also received more than 20 individual lawyer rankings, with three new and four improved rankings.

The firm achieved new rankings in:

• Shareholder Activism: Activist Representation (Band 2)
• Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Mid-Market (Band 3)
• Private Equity: Buyouts: Up to £500 million (Band 4)
• Investment Funds: Private Equity (Band 5)
• Restructuring/Insolvency (Band 5)

The firm’s overall rankings have been bolstered following the 2025 merger of McDermott Will & Emery with Schulte Roth & Zabel, strengthening the London office and creating a powerful presence that delivers results. The expanded team now offers clients unmatched cross-border capabilities, driving growth and innovation in a competitive legal market.

Market commentators state that the firm is “responsive, thoughtful and commercial…[and] committed to putting clients first, which comes through in every aspect of their work.” A client notes that “the team’s problem-solving mindset and client-first culture are differentiators that the team has been demonstrating consistently.” McDermott is also described as “well connected and able to provide valuable additional market insight. It offers creative thinking to progress legal challenges, together with solid advice on the options.”

View the full Chambers UK rankings list.

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