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What the Team is Known For

McDermott Will & Schulte has a notable practice that benefits from strong support in the US. The practice has experience of overseeing a range of activist strategies and provides advice on corporate governance and proxy rules, supported by a strong securities litigation and competition offering.

Work Highlights

  • McDermott Will & Schulte advised Eminence Capital on its activist campaign and relationship agreement with Entain, an international sports betting and gambling company trading on the London Stock Exchange.

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Jim McNally
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Jim McNally
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Jim McNally is able to advise on activist strategy, as well as provide accompanying regulatory support. He has experience of fundraising for private equity funds and is known for his ability in the financial services and fintech spaces.

Jim's manner and demeanour is professional, commercial and respectful.

Jim is the best lawyer we've ever worked with. A key strategic partner for us.

Jim is quite knowledgeable and very practical.

Jim always works to get the best position possible, while being respectful of other parties. He quietly and persistently puts his point across to ensure we are in the best position possible.

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Shareholder Activism: Activist Representation

Jim McNally
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Jim McNally
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