McDermott Will & Schulte recognized for excellence with 23 practice rankings in Legal 500 UK 2027

September 30, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been ranked in Legal 500 UK 2027, with 23 practice rankings. Additionally, the firm received 65+ lawyer recognitions, including 15 new. Of those recommended, 23 lawyers earned special distinctions in the “Hall of Fame,” “Leading Partners,” “Next Generation Partners,” and “Leading Associates” categories. This excellent performance underscores the rapid growth of the London office and reinforces the firm’s position among the world’s leading legal firms.

The firm’s Hedge Funds practice continues to be ranked Tier 1, making McDermott one of only two firms in the London market to hold this distinction in the 2027 guide. The firm also improved its ranking across five practice areas, including Emerging Markets (Tier 2); Regulatory Investigations and Corporate Crime (Tier 3); Private Equity: Transactions – Mid-Market (Tier 3); Corporate Tax (Tier 4); and Financial Services: Non-contentious/Regulatory (Tier 5).

Clients have consistently praised the team for their professionalism, responsiveness, and solution-orientated approach. One client noted, “What makes this team stand out is the pairing of deep technical knowledge with a pragmatic, commercial mindset. They don’t just flag problems; they cut through complexity quickly and propose clear, workable solutions, which is invaluable on time-pressured, multi-party deals.” Additional feedback highlighted the firm’s ability to provide clear guidance and support in complex matters, with one client noting, “The team is highly responsive and genuinely committed to defending the client’s interests. Their partner-led, hands-on approach and ability to coordinate seamlessly across jurisdictions make them particularly effective in complex, cross-border matters.”

View the full Legal 500 UK rankings list here.

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The Legal 500 series, is widely acknowledged as the world’s largest legal referral guide. More than 300,000 buyers of legal services are surveyed and interviewed globally each year. Legal 500 is an independent guide, and firms and individuals are recommended purely on merit. It is the only guide to truly reflect the needs of corporate counsel by focusing on the strength in depth of the teams (practice and associates) rather than simply listing individual partners.