James Simpson will be based in London where he has been based for 23 years and has built up an international practice - particularly focusing on project finance and infrastructure - through Europe, Russia, the Middle East and North Africa. Meanwhile, Stephen Jurgenson - who used to be managing partner of the Pillsubry Winthrop Shaw Pittman office in Abu Dhabi - will now be working out of Dubai. 

Global spread

The other lawyers who are transferring include two of counsel and four associates. Winston has about 850 lawyers working from 18 offices in North America, Asia and Europe - with the 19th, Dubai, soon to be opened.  Source: Winston & Strawn