Overview
July 24, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery Private Client Practice has once again been ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth 2025 rankings. This year the firm maintains its sole Band 1 ranking in Nationwide: Private Wealth Law and California (Northern): Private Wealth Law, and for the first time is the sole firm ranked Band 1 in Nationwide: Family Office & Fund Structuring. Along with five additional top-tier recognitions McDermott is an undisputed leader in this area and is recognized by Chambers for 18 consecutive years. The firm’s consistent performance underscores its reputation for excellence and client service.
McDermott is noted for its deep bench and sophisticated approach to complex matters. According to some commentators, “McDermott’s technical expertise is superb, and the client service is outstanding. The team is terrific at collaborating with other advisers to make the delivery of comprehensive advice seamless.” Clients also praise the team’s creativity and responsiveness: “the McDermott team provides very creative solutions for difficult and complex issues,” and “they are absolutely responsive, fantastic with their clients, and have the most sophisticated of cases.”
McDermott received 46 lawyer rankings, including five new rankings and 11 improved rankings, with 15 Band 1- and 10 Band 2-lawyer rankings.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Family Office & Fund Structuring:
- USA Nationwide – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked
Private Wealth Law:
- USA Nationwide – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked
- California (Northern) – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked
- California (Southern) – Band 1
- District of Columbia – Band 1
- Illinois – Band 1
- New York – Band 1
- Florida – Band 2
To view the full Chambers High Net Worth rankings here.
ABOUT CHAMBERS HNW
Chambers High Net Worth is a dedicated guide that covers private wealth management work and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world, featuring in-depth editorial about the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families. Chambers HNW also features listings and information about many of the top accountancy and tax firms, private banks, wealth management firms and multi-family offices acting for high-net-worth individuals.
About McDermott
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Emery 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 1,400+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.