Overview
March 20, 2025 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery’s European practices have once again been recognized in Chambers and Partners, with 16 practice rankings and 34 lawyers ranked across the Firm’s offices in Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy.
McDermott received high praise from both clients and market peers for its strategic advice, understanding of business and legal needs, and responsiveness. The Firm was recognized for its negotiation skills, practical approach, and ability to quickly assess complex matters.
Clients highlighted McDermott’s commitment, efficiency, and innovative solutions, with one noting, “The team consists of highly talented lawyers who can handle sophisticated and complex matters while also innovating to help you close the deal.” Another client emphasized the Firm’s “availability and prompt responses.” One client further praised McDermott stating, “The team demonstrates tireless commitment to their clients and an exceptionally good and fast understanding of complex issues.” This recognition underscores the Firm’s dedication to delivering clear, actionable advice.
Notable practice area rankings include:
Band 2
- France: Pharma/Life Sciences
- Germany: Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market
- Germany: TMT: Media
- Italy: Tax
Band 3
- France: Private Equity (UP)
- Germany: Real Estate
- Germany: Real Estate: Finance
Band 4
- France: Banking & Finance
- France: Public Law
- France: Restructuring/Insolvency
- Germany: Healthcare
- Germany: Life Sciences
- Germany: Restructuring/Insolvency
- Germany: Private Equity (UP)
Band 5
- France: Tax (NEW)
- Germany: Banking & Finance
The 34 individual McDermott lawyers who were ranked include:
Belgium
- Hendrik Viaene – Band 2 in Competition/EU Law: State Aid and Band 3 in Competition: Domestic
France
- Emmanuelle Trombe – Band 1 in Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate
- Grégoire Andrieux – Band 2 in Private Equity: Mid-Market
- Romain Perray – Band 2 in TMT: Data Protection (UP)
- Niels Dejean – Band 3 in Tax (NEW)
- Timothée Gagnepain – Band 3 in Restructuring/Insolvency
- Diana Hund – Band 3 in Private Equity: Mid-Market (UP)
- Nicolette Kost de Sèvres – Band 3 in Corporate Compliance & Investigations (NEW)
- Guillaume Panuel – Band 3 in Investment Funds
- Anthony Paronneau – Band 3 in Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate
- Laurent Ayache – Band 4 in Public Law
- Pierre-Arnoux Mayoly – Band 4 in Banking & Finance (UP)
- Sabine Naugès – Band 4 in Public Law
- Nicolas Faguer – Band 5 in Litigation: Elite
- Anne-Sophie Maes – Band 5 in Tax (NEW)
- Frédéric Pradelles – Band 5 in Competition/European Law
- Antoine Vergnat – Band 5 in Tax
- Guillaume Kellner – Band 6 in Corporate/M&A: High-End Capability
- Shirin Deyhim – Up and Coming in Banking & Finance
- Anne-France Moreau – Up and Coming in Pharma/Life Sciences: Corporate
- Fabrice Piollet – Up and Coming in Private Equity: Mid-Market (NEW)
Germany
- Dr. Jens Ortmanns – Band 2 in Real Estate
- Dr. Wolfgang von Frentz – Band 2 in TMT: Media
- Dr. Matthias Kampshoff – Band 3 in Restructuring/Insolvency
- Dr. Oliver Lieth – Band 3 in Real Estate: Finance
- Dr. Dirk Pohl – Band 3 in Tax
- Dr. Matthias Weissinger – Band 3 in Banking & Finance
- Dr. Uwe Goetker – Band 4 in Restructuring/Insolvency
- Jana Grieb – Band 4 in Life Sciences
- Dustin Schwerdtfeger – Band 4 in Real Estate: Finance
- Dr. Maximilian Uibeleisen – Band 4 in Energy: Transactional (NEW)
Italy
- Andrea Tempestini – Band 1 in Tax (UP)
- Carlo Maria Paolella – Band 3 in Tax
- Fabio Cozzi – Band 6 in Dispute Resolution (NEW)
View the full rankings here.
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