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McDermott Will & Schulte

Germany 2026
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42 Regional Rankings
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Overview

McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading law firm with 61 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 29 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2009. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' purely peer review process emphasizes the lawyers credibility and reputation for their practice amongst their peers in their practice area and region. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that McDermott Will & Schulte has on their team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Energy Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Public Law, Regulatory Practice and Litigation.

McDermott Will & Schulte is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 24 practice areas. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. McDermott Will & Schulte has 57 rankings in 24 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.

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Practice Areas:
17
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
45

Rankings

National

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Corporate Law
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Labor and Employment Law
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Pharmaceuticals Law
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Private Equity Law
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Real Estate Law

Regional

Bayern

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Banking and Finance Law
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Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice
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Health Care Law
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Intellectual Property Law
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Litigation
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Media Law

Rankings

57 Germany Rankings
34 France Rankings
189 United States Rankings

National

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Corporate Law
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Labor and Employment Law
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Pharmaceuticals Law
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Private Equity Law
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Real Estate Law
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Tax Law
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Banking and Finance Law
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Energy Law
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Intellectual Property Law
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Litigation
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Media Law
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Public Law
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Restructuring and Insolvency Law
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Competition / Antitrust Law

Regional

Bayern

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Banking and Finance Law
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Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice
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Health Care Law
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Intellectual Property Law
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Litigation
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Media Law
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Pharmaceuticals Law
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Tax Law
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Corporate Law
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Technology Law
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Telecommunications Law

Hessen

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Banking and Finance Law
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Biotechnology Law and Life Sciences Practice
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Corporate Law
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Energy Law
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Investment Funds
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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Private Equity Law
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Public Law
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Public Private Partnership
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Real Estate Law
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Restructuring and Insolvency Law
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Tax Law
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Competition / Antitrust Law
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Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
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Employee Benefits Law
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Litigation
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Project Finance and Development Practice
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Labor and Employment Law

Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Corporate Law
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Nordrhein-Westfalen
Employee Benefits Law
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Labor and Employment Law
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1
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Mergers and Acquisitions Law
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1
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Private Equity Law
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1
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Real Estate Law
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Restructuring and Insolvency Law
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2
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Competition / Antitrust Law
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2
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Energy Law
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Intellectual Property Law
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Litigation
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Public Law

Practice Areas

McDermott Will & Schulte has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 24 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Energy Law
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Information Technology Law
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Oil and Gas Law
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law
  • Technology Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Germany™

McDermott Will & Schulte proudly has 45 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in Germany™. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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Offices & Contacts

Cologne, DE
Erftstraße 15
Cologne 50672
Germany
49 221 4554 9800
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Düsseldorf, DE
Stadttor One
Düsseldorf 40219
Germany
49 211 30211 0
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Frankfurt/Main, DE
Oberlindau 54-56
Frankfurt/Main 60323
Germany
49 69 951145 0
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Munich, DE
Nymphenburger Str. Three
Munich 80335
Germany
49 89 12712 0
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Brussels, BE
Avenue des Nerviens 9-31
Brussels 1040
Belgium
32 2 230 5059
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paris, FR
23 rue de l'Université
paris 75007
France
33 1 81 69 15 00
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London, GB
22 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4BQ
United Kingdom
44 20 7577 6900
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London, GB
One Eagle Place
London SW1Y 6AF
United Kingdom
44 20 7081 8000
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Milan, IT
Via Dante 15
Milan 20123
Italy
39 02 36575701
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Irvine, CA
18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92612-2565
United States
949-851-0633
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Los Angeles, CA
2049 Century Park East, Suite 3200
Los Angeles, CA 90067-3206
United States
310-277-4110
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Menlo Park, CA
650 Live Oak Avenue, Suite 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025-4885
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650-815-7400
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San Diego, CA
12636 High Bluff Drive Suite 325
San Diego, CA 92130
United States
619-467-1801
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San Francisco, CA
415 Mission Street, Suite 5600
San Francisco, CA 94105-2616
United States
628-218-3800
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Washington, DC
555 13th Street, NW, Suite 6W
Washington, DC 20004
United States
202-729-7470
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Washington, DC
The McDermott Building
500 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-1531
United States
202-756-8000
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Wilmington, DE
The Brandywine Building, Suite 1400
1000 North West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States
302-485-3900
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Boca Raton, FL
1499 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 218
Boca Raton, FL 33486
United States
561-299-1901
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Miami, FL
333 Southeast Second Avenue, Suite 4500
Miami, FL 33131-2184
United States
305-358-3500
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Atlanta, GA
1180 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3350
Atlanta, GA 30309
United States
404-260-8535
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Chicago, IL
444 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60606-0029
United States
312-372-2000
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Boston, MA
200 Clarendon Street, Floor 58
Boston, MA 02116-5021
United States
617-535-4000
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New York, NY
919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States
212-756-2000
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New York, NY
One Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
United States
212-547-5400
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Memphis, TN
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Nashville, TN
222 Second Avenue South
Suite 1840
Nashville, TN 37201
United States
615-652-1974
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Austin, TX
300 Colorado Street
Suite 2200
Austin, TX 78701
United States
512-726-2600
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Dallas, TX
2801 North Harwood Street, Suite 2600
Dallas, TX 75201
United States
214-295-8000
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Houston, TX
Texas Tower, Suite 4000
845 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002-1656
United States
713-653-1700
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