Overview
McDermott Will & Emery, a leading international law firm, achieved excellent results in The 2020 Legal 500 UK report. Showcasing the strength of its London office, McDermott was named a leading law firm in 11 practice areas. A total of 29 lawyers were also ranked.
In its report, Legal 500 highlighted the Firm’s “quick turn-around” and “proactive decisions with excellent deal advice and great communication.” The Firm was also praised for how “the teams align internally, know and anticipate what needs to be done” for its clients.” Finally, Legal 500 noted that the work ethic of McDermott lawyers was “extraordinary, matched only by their knowledge and creative solutions.”
Ranked Practices areas included:
- Corporate and Commercial: M&A – mid-market – Tier 2
- Private Client – Contentious Trusts and Probate – Tier 2
- Private Client – Personal Tax, Trusts and Probates – Tier 2
- Finance: Structured Products and Securitisation – Tier 3*
- Finance: Commodities Disputes – Tier 3*
- Healthcare – Tier 3
- Corporate and Commercial: Private Equity: Transactions – mid-market – Tier 3
- Projects, Energy and Natural Resources: Oil & Gas – Tier 4
- Real Estate: Property Finance – Tier 5*
- Corporate and Commercial: Corporate Tax – Tier 5
- Human Resources – Employment: Employers – Tier 6
Lawyers who were recognized as “Leading Individuals” included:
- Simon Goldring*
- Nicholas Holland
- Rachel Kelly*
- Ziva Robertson
- Laurence Rogers*
- Andrew Savage*
“Rising Stars” awards including:
Recommended lawyers included:
- Nicholas Azis
- David Birchall
- Tom Calnan*
- Piero Carbone
- Katie Clark
- Sarah Gabbai*
- Simon Gibb
- Laura Harper*
- Michael Holter*
- Sharon Lamb
- Paul McGrath
- Lynsey McIntyre
- Elisabeth Moseley
- Lisa O’Neill
- Astrid Owen
- Kerry Pettigrew*
- James Ross
- Rupert Weber
- Eleanor West
- Neville Wright*
- Hamid Yunis
- Linda Zeman
Click here to see all the results for The Legal 500 UK 2020.
*Indicates a first-time ranked practice or recommended lawyer
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. With more than 20 locations on three continents, our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and geographies to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,100 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
