LAWYER PROFILE

Jim McNally

UK 2026

McDermott Will & Schulte

Ranked in 1 practice area

Shareholder Activism: Activist Representation

UK-wide

1 year ranked

About

Provided by McDermott Will & Schulte

Practice Areas

Advises on fundraising, corporate and transactional matters for private equity and other alternative investment funds, as well as transactional matters for internationally active corporate clients.

Jim’s experience includes structuring private equity and venture capital funds; and structuring acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures with respect to interests in a wide range of asset classes including acquiring, divesting and demerging investment management businesses and interests therein, as well as advising activists on strategy and execution of European campaigns.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Shareholder Activism: Activist Representation - UK-wide

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Jim's manner and demeanour is professional, commercial and respectful.
Shareholder Activism: Activist RepresentationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jim is the best lawyer we've ever worked with. A key strategic partner for us.
Shareholder Activism: Activist RepresentationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Jim is quite knowledgeable and very practical.
Shareholder Activism: Activist RepresentationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
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.
Shareholder Activism: Activist RepresentationChambers Guide to the Legal Profession