Overview
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery has been recognized in Chambers France, a regional guide that Chambers created in response to French legal market developments, allowing for more in-depth research at the national level and providing greater coverage of the French market.
McDermott received six practice rankings, with 20 lawyers ranked. The Firm saw notable ranking improvements in Private Equity (Band 3) and Banking & Finance (Band 4) and gained a new practice ranking in Tax (Band 5). Additionally, four lawyers were newly ranked, and two lawyers achieved higher rankings this year, underscoring McDermott’s commitment to legal service excellence.
McDermott received high praise from clients and positive recognition from the market, emphasizing deep understanding of client needs, negotiation skills, prompt responsiveness, and prowess in navigating complex matters. The Firm’s lawyers were noted for delivering “strategic advice” and being “very responsive and very knowledgeable.” One client shared, “The team consists of highly talented lawyers who can handle sophisticated and complex matters while also innovating to help you close the deal.”
Practice Rankings:
- Pharma/Life Sciences – Band 2
- Private Equity – Band 3 (UP)
- Banking & Finance – Band 4 (UP)
- Public Law – Band 4
- Restructuring/Insolvency – Band 4
- Tax – Band 5 (NEW)
Lawyer Rankings:
- Grégoire Andrieux – Band 2 in Private Equity: Mid-Market
- Laurent Ayache – Band 4 in Public Law
- Niels Dejean – Band 3 in Tax (NEW)
- Shirin Deyhim – Up and Coming in Banking & Finance
- Nicolas Faguer – Band 5 in Litigation: Elite
- Timothée Gagnepain – Band 3 in Restructuring/Insolvency
- Diana Hund – Band 3 in Private Equity: Mid-Market (UP)
- Guillaume Kellner – Band 6 in Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability
- Nicolette Kost de Sèvres – Band 3 in Corporate Compliance & Investigations (NEW)
- Anne-Sophie Maes – Band 5 in Tax (NEW)
- Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly – Band 4 in Banking & Finance (UP)
- Anne-France Moreau – Up and Coming in Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate
- Sabine Naugès – Band 4 in Public Law
- Guillaume Panuel – Band 3 in Investment Funds
- Anthony Paronneau – Band 3 in Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate
- Romain Perray – Band 2 in TMT: Data Protection (UP)
- Fabrice Piollet – Up and Coming in Private Equity: Mid-Market (NEW)
- Frédéric Pradelles – Band 5 in Competition/European Law
- Emmanuelle Trombe – Band 1 in Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate
- Antoine Vergnat – Band 5 in Tax
View the full rankings here.
ABOUT CHAMBERS FRANCE
Chambers France is a new guide which is part of a regional approach, with ranking formerly covered in Chambers Europe. With more in-depth investigations into the French legal market, Chambers France will highlight the considerable work carried out by the firms present in the territory. The guide is based on more in-depth research at the national level, making it possible to cover a wider range of sectors of activity and to offer even more in-depth analysis of the most talented teams and lawyers operating in this market.
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.
