International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been named one of the Top 30 Most Innovative Law Firms in Europe as part of the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025.

Additionally, McDermott was recognized for its forward-thinking contributions in both the Practice of Law and Business of Law categories, reflecting the firm’s innovative client work as well as its internal transformation through digital solutions and new legal products.

• Standout | Practice of Law: Private Finance: McDermott’s London-based team advised a consortium of leading direct lenders on a landmark $2 billion unitranche, underscoring the firm’s sophisticated cross-border capabilities and deep experience in complex international transactions.
• Commended | Business of Law: New Legal Products: McDermott’s German Legal Tech and Real Estate Team developed an in-house Online Portal for Real Estate Clients regarding information from Authorities, simplifying how clients and lawyers access key data. Designed for real estate transactions, the tool enables information requests in just four steps and boosts efficiency with automated power of attorney generation, jurisdiction checks, and detailed inquiry management—significantly cutting down time and effort.

The 2025 Innovative Lawyers Europe report highlights firms and in-house teams that are digitally advanced and using innovative approaches to deliver exceptional value to businesses and society. The report also highlights outstanding leaders and individuals innovating in the practice of law.

Read more about the Innovative Lawyers Awards here.

Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.