McDermott Will & Emery is a Chicago-founded international firm with a fast-growing London practice that has become a serious player in private equity, finance and funds. The London team is led by managing partner Aymen Mahmoud, supported by senior partners including Fatema Orjela, Jason Zemmel and Sebastien Bonneau, and is particularly strong on sponsor-side private equity, leveraged finance and hedge fund work. The firm is widely recognised for its sector specialisms in healthcare, life sciences and financial services.