Nicholas Usher > Winston & Strawn LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

An ‘excellent transatlantic practice with strong ties into continental Europe’, Winston & Strawn LLP handles a growing volume of instructions relating to take-privates, private-to-privates, and carve-outs. The group is jointly led by Paul Amiss and Nicholas Usher, with the former noted as a ‘standout’ partner who expertly handles public M&A, and the latter ‘a perfect deal captain’ for complex, cross-border transactions. Ian Borman‘s broad remit encompasses debt financing, junior capital transactions, and joint ventures. Other key figures include Mohima Khanom, a crucial supporting presence across a number of domestic and multijurisdictional deals.

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.