Leading international law firms McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel have completed a merger, officially launching the new firm McDermott Will & Schulte.
The combined firm, with over 1,750 attorneys across more than 20 offices worldwide, becomes an elite global legal powerhouse. With $3 billion in revenue, it offers a fully integrated platform spanning healthcare, private capital, litigation, and other key areas.
This merger is noted for its unprecedented speed and scale, uniting McDermott’s momentum with Schulte’s private capital expertise. Leaders from both legacy firms will take on key roles to shape the future of the new organization.
Leadership from both legacy firms will shape the future of the combined organization. And Schulte partners will assume key roles across the Management, Executive, and Compensation Committees and will serve as co-leads for the firm’s New York and London offices.
KEY QUOTES:
“This merger is more than a collaboration—we’re setting a new standard for excellence in our profession. From serving as indispensable partners to our clients to fostering a people-first culture and driving innovation, we’re challenging conventional models and building a firm for the future.”
Ira Coleman, Chairman of McDermott Will & Schulte
“At Schulte Roth & Zabel, we’ve always embraced forward-thinking legal strategies. Combining with McDermott empowers us to broaden our impact, deliver unmatched value, and redefine what clients can expect from their legal partners. We’re excited to chart this future together.”
Marc Elovitz and David Efron, Schulte Co-Managing Partners
