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McDermott Will & Schulte Expands Financial Services with New Leader

The prestigious international law firm, McDermott Will & Schulte, has taken a significant step in enhancing its financial services capabilities with the recent appointment of Ira Schacter as a partner in the Transactions Practice Group, based out of New York City. Schacter, a noted veteran advisor with extensive experience in navigating the complex financial landscape, is set to lead a newly established financial services vertical that will cater to clients working within today’s intricate financial ecosystem.

Strengthening Relationships with Financial Institutions

Ira Schacter comes to McDermott from Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, where he served as the global Co-head of the Corporate, M&A, and Securities practices. His deep expertise and established relationships in the financial sector make him an asset to McDermott, which aims to reinforce its position as a trusted counsel for clients engaged in private equity, hedge funds, insurance, and various financial services.

With more than three decades of advisory experience, Schacter brings a holistic approach to mergers, acquisitions, complex finance, and restructurings, particularly within the realms of financial institutions, life sciences, and technology. “Ira is an exceptional leader in this space—not only for his legal talent, but for the trust he builds with clients,” commented Ira Coleman, Chair of McDermott Will & Schulte.

Evolving Financial Landscape

In an industry marked by rapid transformation, Schacter's leadership will be pivotal in navigating the new dynamics of lending and finance. According to Harris Siskind, Head of the Global Transactions Practice Group,