The Winston & Strawn LLP team handles multijurisdictional transactions for a diverse roster of clients, including manufacturing, hospitality, and insurance. Praised for its 'exceptional lawyers with huge cross-border transactional expertise', the group has seen a particular growth in deals in the technology and healthcare sectors. Practice head Nicholas Usher specialises in international M&A, regularly working with US corporations, private equity firms, and venture capital funds on transactions. The practice also benefits from the expertise of Paul Amiss who is noted for his cross-border dealmaking and experience with SPACs. Other key names in the department include Rebecca Jack, Chelsea Thompson, Mohima Khanom, James Boulton, and Emily Simmons.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The practice has exceptional lawyers with huge cross-border transactional expertise on US-UK deals.’

  • ‘They are a hugely commercial and pragmatic corporate team, who can break down complex issues and identify the best solutions and strategies.’

Key clients

  • Motorola Solutions, Inc.
  • Chart Industries, Inc.
  • Sentry Centers Holding
  • Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
  • Woolpert, Inc.
  • TORIDOLL Holdings
  • Volery Capital
  • Multi-Color Corporation
  • UL, LLC
  • Roadzen
  • Safeguard Medical

Work highlights

  • Represented Motorola Solutions, Inc. in its acquisition of Silent Sentinel.
  • Represented Chart Industries in its multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Howden from KPS Capital Partners.
  • Represented Woolpert, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Murphy Geospatial Limited.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nicholas Usher

Other key lawyers

Paul Amiss, Rebecca Jack, Chelsea Thompson, Mohima Khanom, James Boulton, Emily Simmons