International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte continues to expand its market-leading Private Client platform with the addition of Peter Tucci as a partner in Los Angeles. Peter advises ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, multigenerational families, and closely held businesses on sophisticated wealth transfer and tax efficient estate planning strategies.

Private clients, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices are playing an increasingly important role in the private capital ecosystem, providing a significant and flexible source of long-term capital across private market strategies. As allocations from these investors continue to grow, Peter’s arrival strengthens the firm’s ability to advise clients navigating this evolving landscape.

“Peter reflects exactly the kind of rising-star talent we seek – highly sophisticated, client focused, and committed to advancing our culture of excellence,” said Neil Kawashima, head of McDermott’s Private Client Practice Group. “He is commercially minded and trusted by leading families and his arrival is a clear signal that we are investing heavily in the future of this platform.”

Peter’s arrival builds on the momentum of Cary Robbins and David Pratt joining the firm in Los Angeles and Boca Raton, respectively, reinforcing the firm’s strategy of investing in elite talent in key wealth centers to further strengthen one of the world’s preeminent Private Client practices.

“Joining McDermott is an exceptional opportunity,” said Peter. “The firm’s Private Client team sets the standard globally, and its collaborative culture and international platform will allow me to provide an even higher level of service to my clients. I’m thrilled to contribute to the continued growth of the practice.”

Peter counsels on estate, gift, and generation skipping transfer tax planning strategies, structuring family businesses and investment interests, charitable giving, and complex trust and estate matters. His experience spans multi-jurisdictional planning, high value wealth transfer strategies, and advising fiduciaries throughout all stages of trust management. Peter joins from Proskauer.

About McDermott Will & Schulte’s Private Client & Wealth Management Group

McDermott Will & Schulte’s Private Client & Wealth Management Group helps the world’s wealthiest individuals – and their family offices and businesses – preserve and grow wealth across borders and generations. We field a team of more than 100 lawyers who serve as trusted advisors to many of the oldest and largest family offices in the US. We can guide you through the legal and tax implications of investments, real estate holdings, business operations, philanthropic efforts, and asset transfers to heirs and beneficiaries.

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.

International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte announced today that Tyler Carson has joined the firm as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group, based in New York. Tyler advises clients on complex public and private M&A, cross‑border transactions, and bespoke derivative structures that intersect with M&A and financing matters.

With the formation of McDermott Will & Schulte, the firm has further solidified its standing as a leading financial services platform with deep capabilities across both traditional finance and alternative investments, a nuanced and highly technical area that sets McDermott apart in the market. In particular, Tyler’s experience structuring bespoke derivatives in connection with M&A and financing transactions is a differentiating area experiencing growing client demand.

“Tyler’s M&A and derivatives skill set aligns precisely with market demand in financial services,” said Harris Siskind, global head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group. “He can navigate specialized, high stakes structures while also serving as a versatile M&A practitioner and will be immediately accretive to our platform.”

“McDermott has built one of the most dynamic financial services practices in the market, and I’m excited to contribute to that momentum,” said Tyler. “The firm’s collaborative culture and depth across complementary practice areas create an incredible foundation to serve clients with complex, cross disciplinary needs.”

Tyler advises on transactions ranging from midmarket deals to multibillion dollar mandates for strategics, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, investment funds, and global financial institutions. He regularly guides clients through the entire deal lifecycle – from term sheet negotiation through post-closing matters – and counsels on securities law matters, including ’33 and ’34 Act compliance, securities issuances, and corporate governance. He also brings additional depth in shareholder activism matters, healthcare royalty financings, and cross-border transactions for clients across the US and EMEA.

About McDermott’s Transactions Group

McDermott Will & Schulte’s Corporate and Transactional Practice Groups include more than 560 lawyers in 20+ offices globally. We regularly counsel public and private companies, financial institutions, and private equity firms across borders and industries on high-impact, transformative transactions. Our lawyers develop forward-thinking solutions for clients, advising you on everything from M&A to financing deals, investments, fund formations, commercial contracts, capital markets transactions, and restructurings. With a network of lawyers across multiple jurisdictions worldwide, our transactions team brings you value wherever you do business.

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.