Overview
McDermott Will & Schulte is a leading law firm with 36 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 24 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 2010. 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: Health Care Law, Regulatory Practice, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Venture Capital Law and Intellectual Property Law.
McDermott Will & Schulte is also ranked by Best Law Firms in 22 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 34 rankings in 22 practices. Echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
Rankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
2
National Ranking
Private Equity LawTier
2
National Ranking
Tax LawTier
3
National Ranking
Administrative LawRegional
Paris
Tier
1
Paris
Administrative LawTier
1
Paris
Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
1
Paris
Capital Markets LawTier
1
Paris
Corporate LawTier
1
Paris
Health Care LawTier
1
Paris
Information Technology LawRankings
National
Tier
1
National Ranking
Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
2
National Ranking
Corporate LawTier
2
National Ranking
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
2
National Ranking
Private Equity LawTier
2
National Ranking
Tax LawTier
3
National Ranking
Administrative LawTier
3
National Ranking
Capital Markets LawTier
3
National Ranking
Information Technology LawTier
3
National Ranking
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
3
National Ranking
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
3
National Ranking
Public LawTier
3
National Ranking
Regulatory PracticeRegional
Paris
Tier
1
Paris
Administrative LawTier
1
Paris
Biotechnology and Life Sciences PracticeTier
1
Paris
Capital Markets LawTier
1
Paris
Corporate LawTier
1
Paris
Health Care LawTier
1
Paris
Information Technology LawTier
1
Paris
Insolvency and Reorganization LawTier
1
Paris
Mergers and Acquisitions LawTier
1
Paris
Privacy and Data Security LawTier
1
Paris
Private Equity LawTier
1
Paris
Public LawTier
1
Paris
Regulatory PracticeTier
1
Paris
Structured Finance LawTier
1
Paris
Tax LawTier
1
Paris
Venture Capital LawTier
2
Paris
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Paris
Competition / Antitrust LawTier
2
Paris
European Union LawTier
2
Paris
Project Finance and Development PracticeTier
3
Paris
Financial InstitutionsTier
3
Paris
Investment FundsTier
3
Paris
LitigationPractice Areas
McDermott Will & Schulte has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 22 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
- 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
- Privacy and Data Security Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trusts and Estates
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in France™
McDermott Will & Schulte proudly has 25 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in France™. 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.
Offices & Contacts
paris, FR
23 rue de l'Université
paris 75007
France
Brussels, BE
Avenue des Nerviens 9-31
Brussels 1040
Belgium
Cologne, DE
Erftstraße 15
Cologne 50672
Germany
Düsseldorf, DE
Stadttor One
Düsseldorf 40219
Germany
Frankfurt/Main, DE
Oberlindau 54-56
Frankfurt/Main 60323
Germany
Munich, DE
Nymphenburger Str. Three
Munich 80335
Germany
London, GB
22 Bishopsgate
London EC2N 4BQ
United Kingdom
London, GB
One Eagle Place
London SW1Y 6AF
United Kingdom
Milan, IT
Via Dante 15
Milan 20123
Italy
Irvine, CA
18565 Jamboree Road, Suite 250
Irvine, CA 92612-2565
United States
Los Angeles, CA
2049 Century Park East, Suite 3200
Los Angeles, CA 90067-3206
United States
Menlo Park, CA
650 Live Oak Avenue, Suite 300
Menlo Park, CA 94025-4885
United States
San Diego, CA
12636 High Bluff Drive Suite 325
San Diego, CA 92130
United States
San Francisco, CA
415 Mission Street, Suite 5600
San Francisco, CA 94105-2616
United States
Washington, DC
555 13th Street, NW, Suite 6W
Washington, DC 20004
United States
Washington, DC
The McDermott Building
500 North Capitol Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-1531
United States
Wilmington, DE
The Brandywine Building, Suite 1400
1000 North West Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
United States
Boca Raton, FL
1499 West Palmetto Park Road, Suite 218
Boca Raton, FL 33486
United States
Miami, FL
333 Southeast Second Avenue, Suite 4500
Miami, FL 33131-2184
United States
Atlanta, GA
1180 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 3350
Atlanta, GA 30309
United States
Chicago, IL
444 West Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60606-0029
United States
Boston, MA
200 Clarendon Street, Floor 58
Boston, MA 02116-5021
United States
New York, NY
919 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10022
United States
New York, NY
One Vanderbilt Avenue
New York, NY 10017
United States
Memphis, TN
TBD
Memphis, TN
United States
Nashville, TN
222 Second Avenue South
Suite 1840
Nashville, TN 37201
United States
Austin, TX
300 Colorado Street
Suite 2200
Austin, TX 78701
United States
Dallas, TX
2801 North Harwood Street, Suite 2600
Dallas, TX 75201
United States
Houston, TX
Texas Tower, Suite 4000
845 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77002-1656
United States