Overview
June 10, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized by Legal 500 US 2026, securing 55 national practice rankings, including 23 in Tier 1 and Tier 2.
The firm also received more than 275 lawyer recommendations, with 48 lawyers earning special distinctions across the “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partners,” “Next Generation Partners,” and “Leading Associates” categories.
The firm received high praise from clients and positive recognition from the market. One client described the team as “exceptional in all regards,” highlighting that “their ability to quickly get to the heart of complex legal issues and offer collaborative and innovative solutions across the entire life-cycle of a deal is truly top-notch.” Clients also praised the firm’s innovative approach, noting that “McDermott regularly relies on the newest available tools, including AI, to improve efficiency.” The team was further commended as “highly expert and practical in a complex and challenging field.”
New practice rankings include:
- Real Estate – Mid-Market $0-500m (Tier 2)
- Industry Focus: Sport (Tier 3)
- Energy Transactions: Oil and Gas large-cap $500m+ (Tier 4)
Improved practice rankings include:
- General Commercial Disputes Mid-Market $250-500m (Tier 1)
- Restructuring – Including Bankruptcy: Corporate (Tier 3)
- Financial Services Litigation (Tier 3)
- Private Equity Funds – Including Venture Capital (Tier 3)
- Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Individuals (Tier 4)
- Corporate Investigations and White-Collar Criminal Defense: Advice to Corporates (Tier 4)
View McDermott’s rankings, client feedback, and editorial commentary here.
About Legal 500
Legal 500 is a data-driven research platform that benchmarks law firms and lawyers across more than 100 countries. Its rankings and editorial insights are based on extensive firm submissions, partner interviews, and confidential client feedback.
About Us
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 1,700+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.