Overview
July 23, 2024 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery’s Private Client Practice Group is once again a strong market leader in the Chambers High Net Worth 2024 rankings. McDermott continues to dominate the rankings with a sole Band 1 position in Nationwide: Private Wealth Law and in California (Northern) and another five top rankings. The practice has been recognized in Chambers for 18 years, and over the years it has consistently maintained a top market position, which is a testament to the team’s leading reputation and outstanding client service.
The Firm is described as “always being the big player in terms of commitment of resources. They have done a good job of retaining large families for many years.” The team is noted for being “very strategic, responsive and pragmatic” and providing “phenomenal advice and great perspective around complex issues. It has the resources to hit any topic that arises no matter the complexity.”
McDermott’s market position is further strengthened with 36 ranked lawyers, including five newly ranked lawyers and five rising in the rankings, with 10 lawyers ranked in Band 1.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
Family Office & Fund Structuring:
- USA Nationwide – Band 1
Private Wealth Law:
- USA Nationwide – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked
- California (Northern) – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked
- California (Southern) – Band 1
- District of Columbia – Band 1
- Illinois – Band 1
- New York – Band 1
- Florida – Band 2
- London (Firms) – Band 4
Private Wealth Disputes:
- London (Firms) – Band 3
LAWYERS RANKED
Family Offices & Funds Structuring:
- Patrick J. McCurry: USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Thomas P. Ward: USA Nationwide – Band 1
Private Wealth Disputes:
- David A. Baker: Illinois and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Robert Barton: California – Band 3
- Christen K. Douglas: New York – Band 3 (NEW)
- Nicholas Holland: London Firms – Band 1
Private Wealth Law:
- Leigh-Alexandra Basha: District of Columbia and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Bobbi J. Bierhals: Illinois – Band 3
- Scott A. Bowman: District of Columbia – Band 2
- William J. Butler: Illinois USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Katrina Crafton Fluet: California Northern – Band 3
- Richard L. Dees: Illinois – Band 3
- Simon Gibb: London Firms – Band 5 (NEW)
- Elizabeth R. Glasgow: California Southern – Band 2
- Laurelle M. Gutierrez: California Northern – Band 2
- Carol A. Harrington: Illinois and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Ellen K. Harrison: District of Columbia and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Nicholas Holland: London Firms – Foreign Expert for Canada
- Jeanette Suarez Hunter: Illinois – Band 3 (UP)
- Neil T. Kawashima: Illinois – Band 2 (UP)
- Elyse G. Kirschner: New York – Band 5
- Toni Ann Kruse: New York – Band 4
- Julie Miraglia Kwon: California Northern – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 1 (UP)
- Richard A. Lang: Illinois – Band 4
- Carlyn S. McCaffrey: New York and USA Nationwide – Star Individual
- Elise J. McGee: Illinois – Band 4
- M. Read Moore: California Northern – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Caitlin M. Orr: District of Columbia – Band 3 (NEW)
- Nicole M. Pearl: California Southern – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 1 (UP)
- Arianne R. Plasencia: Florida – Up and Coming (NEW)
- Melissa Moszkowski Price: Florida – Up and Coming (NEW)
- Jay E. Rivlin: New York – Band 4
- Anita S. Rosenbloom: New York – Band 4
- Jay J. Scharf: Florida – Up & Coming
- Adam K. Sherman: Illinois – Band 3
- Michael Silva: Florida – Band 3
- Michael J. Sorrow: Illinois – Band 3 (UP)
To view the full Chambers High Net Worth rankings here.
ABOUT CHAMBERS HNW
Chambers High Net Worth is a dedicated guide that covers private wealth management work and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world, featuring in-depth editorial about the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families. Chambers HNW also features listings and information about many of the top accountancy and tax firms, private banks, wealth management firms and multi-family offices acting for high-net-worth individuals.
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.
