Overview
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted for Innovation in Digital Solutions and Innovative Lawyers in Impact and ESG as part of the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe.
- Innovation in Digital Solutions: Spearheaded by McDermott’s German Legal Tech team and led by Dr. Thomas Hauss, the Firm’s Check of Regulatory Authorizations (CORA) tool was launched to help navigate the highly complex landscape of German and European financial regulatory laws.
- Innovative Lawyers in Impact and ESG: McDermott’s Impact Finance team, led by Ranajoy Basu and supported by Priya Taneja and Siddhartha Sivaramakrishnan, acted as lead counsel to the United Nations in launching a landmark Global Fund for Refugees – an innovative, first-of-its-kind USD 500,000,000 Shariah-compliant global fund, established to address the developmental and humanitarian needs of millions of forcibly displaced people.
The 2023 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 business and society. The report will also highlight outstanding leaders and individuals bringing innovation to the practice of law.
You can read more about the Innovative Lawyers Awards here.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
