Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's UK-led business have approved their combination, with the new firm set to go live in May 2026 under the name Winston Taylor. The move creates a transatlantic platform designed to deliver integrated U.S.-UK legal services to clients navigating increasingly cross-border commercial, regulatory, and dispute-related matters.
Once operational, Winston Taylor will bring together more than 1,400 lawyers across 20 offices. The firm's U.S. footprint will include Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Washington DC, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Charlotte, complemented by Taylor Wessing's UK-led presence. The combined platform is projected to generate more than $1.75 billion in revenue, placing Winston Taylor among the larger transatlantic firms serving multinational clients.
The combination is structured around four core practice areas: complex litigation, transactions, intellectual property, and private wealth. Each of these areas reflects the demands of clients who operate across multiple jurisdictions and require coordinated counsel that bridges U.S. and UK legal frameworks. By integrating the two firms' capabilities, Winston Taylor aims to offer seamless support on high-stakes disputes, mergers and acquisitions, technology and IP protection strategies, and the wealth planning needs of internationally mobile individuals and families.
For clients, the practical effect of the launch is access to a broader bench of practitioners under a single platform, reducing the need to coordinate separate U.S. and UK counsel on cross-border matters. The combined firm's geographic reach and practice depth are intended to support clients in regulated industries, financial services, life sciences, technology, energy, and other sectors where transatlantic exposure is increasingly the norm rather than the exception.
The May 2026 go-live date marks the formal beginning of integrated operations. In the lead-up to launch, both firms are expected to continue serving existing clients under their current structures while preparing for unified delivery under the Winston Taylor name. Clients with active U.S.-UK matters may wish to consider how the combined platform could support their longer-term legal needs.
This announcement is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Clients with specific questions regarding their matters should seek tailored advice from qualified counsel.