Department profile
McDermott Will & Schulte

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Illinois


McDermott Will & Schulte

Rankings

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Real Estate - Illinois

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte has a wide-ranging real estate practice, notable for its work in the private equity sphere where the firm acts for many market-leading clients. The team capably advises on acquisitions, sales, workouts and restructurings, among other transactional matters.

Strengths

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  • The team has a great depth of practical knowledge of where the market is and the team is able to succinctly provide solutions to navigate challenges.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • McDermott Will & Schulte pay meticulous attention to institutional processes and deliver highly customized service tailored to specific needs.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • What distinguishes McDermott Will & Schulte from others in the industry is not only its deep legal expertise, but the enduring relationships it builds with clients.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3David M Wolff
    Band 3David M Wolff

    David M Wolff

    David Wolff is head of the real estate group in Chicago and cohead of the US real estate practice. Wolff represents major clients, including REITs, developers and institutional investors, in commercial and finance related real estate matters.
    • David quickly identifies issues and suggests a myriad of solutions to best align with our business plans.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • David is a highly skilled lawyer with fantastic commercial awareness.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • David is solid leader with incredible negotiation and business acumen.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Justin Bender
    Band 4Justin Bender

    Justin Bender

    Justin Bender advises on real estate restructuring and recapitalization matters, with experience in high value mixed-use developments and related acquisitions and dispositions. He is noted for their role on large scale transactions involving complex capital structures.

    • Justin Bender has a great depth of real estate knowledge, his solutions are practical and based on market precedent.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingBenjamin L. Kryder
    Up and ComingBenjamin L. Kryder

    Benjamin L. Kryder

    Benjamin Kryder is increasingly recognized for his strength in commercial real estate matters. He regularly acts for institutional investors and developers.
    • Benjamin is an incredible lawyer but also so attuned to client needs, he always makes us feel like his number one priority.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingGarrett T. Kurtzweil
    Up and ComingGarrett T. Kurtzweil

    Garrett T. Kurtzweil

    Garrett Kurtzweil works with clients on a variety of real estate transactional matters.

    • He brings institutional knowledge to us and can explain issues to our business.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

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