December 3, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized among the top 25 firms in Global Competition Review’s GCR 100: Global Elite 2026, rising to Number 21. The GCR 100 highlights the world’s leading competition practices that consistently deliver high-impact work across jurisdictions and set the standard for excellence in the field.

In addition to its Global Elite recognition, McDermott earned notable rankings across several key jurisdictions:

• Belgium – Recommended
• Brussels – Recommended
• Germany – Recommended
• United States: Illinois – Elite
• United States: New York – Recommended (new)
• United States: Washington, DC – Recommended

McDermott’s global antitrust team provides coordinated, cross border counsel on the full spectrum of competition law issues. Clients turn to the firm for support with complex merger clearances, cartel defense, antitrust litigation, and regulatory compliance – helping them navigate the challenges of both business strategy and regulatory regimes.

View the full GCR 100: Global Elite 2026 rankings here.

About GCR 100 

The GCR 100: Global Elite, compiled by Global Competition Review’s editorial staff, covers more than 300 firms world-wide and spotlights the top 25 global competition practices. The country chapters recognize the best firms in each individual jurisdiction. The Global Elite reflects how multinational practices perform on the world stage.

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.