McDermott Will & Schulte‘s litigation and dispute resolution team represents an array of clients across a variety of industry sectors, including financial institutions, multinational corporations, and private individuals. With a wide-ranging practice, the team has a well-developed niche in advising healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, as well as the capacity to handle complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Peter Lu is particularly noted for his experience in the Chinese market. Furthermore, Jack Thorne acts for clients in a variety of industry sectors, including utilities, financial services, and media. Handling various sophisticated disputes, Kimberley Smith provides key support throughout the practice area.
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Testimonials
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‘McDermott Will & Schulte are a class act - they have very clever and high-quality lawyers who will provide an excellent service. Any case they handle is in very safe hands.’
‘Jack Thorne is an outstanding litigation partner. He is meticulous in his approach and gets on top of the detail, but he also has excellent litigation acumen and judgment.'
‘I have been extremely impressed with the firm's abilities in commercial litigation. They bring a level of excellence, dedication, and resources to cases that leave no stone unturned.'
‘Jack Thorne is a real rising star. He is not only a first-rate commercial litigator but has a real feel for substantive and procedural issues in the case, not to mention impeccable judgment.'
‘Very practical. I had some demanding and aggressive asks in litigation strategy, and they moulded my intent into something more reasonable and effective.’
Key clients
- eircom (UK) Limited (“eir”)
- Everbridge
- Signa Holdings
- China Taiping Insurance
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Other key lawyers
Peter Lu; Jack Thorne; Kimberley Smith