Tie-up of Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s UK-led business completed today, creating firm with 1,400 lawyers and £1.2bn in revenue
Jamie Humphreys will join as a partner in the firm’s disputes team
Four lawyers are elevated to partner in London, Eindhoven and Dubai
DLA Piper partner joins HSF Kramer in Düsseldorf as Priestley arrives at Taylor Wessing from London media specialist Russells
Stephen Whitfield rejoins firm in London after 15 years at Travers Smith
Private equity partner Claibourne Harrison joins BCLP, while tax lawyer Gemma Grunewald joins Taylor Wessing
Jeremy Drew leaves RPC after two decades, bringing expertise in IP, retail, brands, sport and tech
Mark Rajbenbach and Victoria Butcher bring a range of real estate investment experience
Combined firm expected to launch in May 2026 following ‘decisive’ votes in favour by both firms’ partnerships
Winston & Strawn’s Stephen D’Amore and Taylor Wessing UK’s Shane Gleghorn explain why they have pinned their firms’ destinies together