Overview
July 8, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in two categories as part of the Financial Times 2025 Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe.
- Innovative Lawyers in 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.
- Innovation in Productising Legal Services: 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, launching in September, will highlight the firms and in-house teams that are digitally advanced and using innovative approaches to deliver exceptional value to businesses and society. The report will also highlight outstanding leaders and individuals innovating in the practice of law.
Read more about the Innovative Lawyers Awards here.
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.
