Taylor Wessing and Winston & Strawn transatlantic merger approved
updated on 02 February 2026
Taylor Wessing’s UK arm and international firm Winston & Strawn LLP have voted to merge, establishing Winston Taylor, which is expected to go live in May of 2026. The confirmation, announced on 30 January 2026, follows the firms’ initial public announcement in late 2025.
Winston Taylor will span the US, the UK, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East, positioning it among the most significant transatlantic players in the global legal market.
The combined firm is expected to generate revenues of around £1.2 billion. Its 1,400 plus lawyers are expected to operate from roughly 20 offices worldwide, with Chicago-based Steve D’Amore continuing as chair, and Taylor Wessing UK managing partner Shane Gleghorn taking on the role of managing partner for Europe and the Middle East.
Gleghorn said: “Our clients require a firm with premier teams in those hubs in relation to critical transactions, litigation, IP and private wealth. Our partners, therefore, voted in favour of the combination because both firms have an absolute commitment to achieving our clients’ objectives, and that focus will be the foundation of our shared success.”
The deal also triggers structural changes within Taylor Wessing’s international network. The Netherlands and Belgium arms have agreed to join the new firm, while the French and German partnerships will remain within the Taylor Wessing name under a cooperation and referral arrangement, as reported by Winston & Strawn.
