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McDermott Will & Schulte

Investment Funds: Private Equity

UK Guide 2026 : UK-wide


McDermott Will & Schulte

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Investment Funds: Private Equity - UK-wide

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte extends its pre-eminent expertise in the hedge fund space to private equity matters. In addition to private equity fund formations, the firm boasts notable experience advising on credit funds. It is regularly instructed by a global client base of private fund managers.

Notable practitioners

Jim McNally is a key contact.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Schulte advised Ironshield on the formation and launch of its second closed-ended fund, which has a target of EUR300 million.

Strengths

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  • Schulte have strong expertise across the team. They are engaging, intelligent and have good client service. They are commercially-minded.

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  • Everyone is very responsive, thoughtful and commercial. They are committed to putting clients fist, which comes through in every aspect of their work.

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  • They are knowledgeable, pragmatic and understand the needs of their clients.

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  • The team is very responsive and manage expectations around delivery timelines well.

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  • This is the most commercial, professional and responsive law firm in our space. The understanding, precision, focus and acuity of their work makes for great value-add and value for money.

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