The transatlantic merger between US firm Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's UK-led business officially took effect on June 1, 2026, forming a new legal entity named Winston Taylor.
The combined firm boasts more than 1,400 attorneys across 20 offices in the US, UK, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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According to reports, the merged operation is expected to generate approximately $1.75 billion in revenue, equivalent to £1.3 billion.
Partners approved the tie-up in January 2026 after initial discussions surfaced late last year. The new brand identity and website were unveiled on Monday.
Practice Areas and Leadership
Winston Taylor focuses on major litigation, critical transactions, strategic intellectual property, and private wealth.
Its target sectors include technology, media and telecommunications, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, and energy infrastructure.
Stephen D'Amore, former head of Winston & Strawn, serves as chairman of Winston Taylor.
Shane Gleghorn, previously managing partner of Taylor Wessing UK, is managing partner for Europe and the Middle East.
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D'Amore said teams integrated at record speed ahead of the launch.
“As Winston Taylor, we are centred on a client-first approach and will be working shoulder to shoulder with our clients at the cutting edge of industry and ingenuity,” he stated.
Gleghorn noted that the firm has already secured “dozens of new cross-border opportunities” through its unified operations.
Salary details for trainees and newly qualified lawyers have not been disclosed.
Before the merger, Winston & Strawn paid first-year trainees £56,000, rising to £61,000 in the second year and £160,000 upon qualification.
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Taylor Wessing compensated newly qualified lawyers at £115,000.
