Winston & Strawn, Taylor Wessing Merge to Form $1.75B Transatlantic Firm
Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing merged June 1, 2026, forming Winston Taylor with 1,400 lawyers.
Why it matters: This merger shows how major law firms are responding to client demands for seamless global legal services by expanding cross-border. Legal professionals should watch these shifts as they reshape competitive dynamics and client service models at scale.
- Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing merged June 1, 2026, after partner approvals in January.
- The new firm, Winston Taylor, has more than 1,400 lawyers and forecasts $1.75 billion in revenue.
- Chairman Steve D’Amore emphasizes a client-focused, collaborative global approach.
- Other recent transatlantic mergers include Ashurst-Perkins Coie and Hogan Lovells-Cadwalader, expanding BigLaw’s global presence.
On June 1, 2026, Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing completed their merger to create Winston Taylor, a transatlantic firm with over 1,400 lawyers and projected annual revenue of $1.75 billion. Partner approvals came swiftly in January 2026, signaling strong internal support.
Winston Taylor’s Chairman, Steve D’Amore, described their approach in a Law360 interview: “We are focused on a client-first model, working closely with clients at the forefront of industry innovation.” This highlights the firm’s intent to leverage scale for complex, global client needs.
This deal is part of a broader wave of BigLaw consolidations aimed at expanding international reach and combining specialist expertise. Ashurst and Perkins Coie merged on June 29, 2026, creating Ashurst Perkins Coie with more than 3,000 lawyers and nearly $2.8 billion in revenue. Global Co-CEO Paul Jenkins said, “Our goal is to be the leading global advisor for companies shaping the future economy.”
Similarly, Hogan Lovells and Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft approved their merger to launch Hogan Lovells Cadwalader on July 1, 2026, uniting approximately 3,100 lawyers and $3.6 billion in revenue. They aim to build a scaled finance-focused global platform.
These mergers reflect how BigLaw firms are growing geographically and deepening capabilities to meet client demands for seamless cross-border legal services. For legal teams, this means access to broader resources but also navigating increased complexity and competition in global legal markets.
By the numbers:
- 1,400+ lawyers — size of new Winston Taylor firm
- $1.75 billion — projected annual revenue for Winston Taylor
- 3,100 lawyers, $3.6 billion revenue — projected for Hogan Lovells Cadwalader post-merger
Yes, but: While these mergers expand capabilities and global reach, they can also increase complexity in firm management and client coordination across jurisdictions.
What's next: Watch for the official launch of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader on July 1, 2026, and observe integration outcomes of recent BigLaw mergers in late 2026.