Winston & Strawn LLP frequently handles EU and UK investigations, working with a strong, varied client base. On the transactional side, the firm maintains a busy multijurisdictional merger control practice and is also well regarded for its bespoke compliance undertakings. 'Quick, responsive, and a great person to work with,' practice head Peter Crowther has amassed extensive contentious and non-contentious competition expertise in the pharmaceutical, petrochemical, and TMT sectors.
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Testimonials
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- 'Peter Crowther is a brilliant competition lawyer, very quick and responsive, and a great person to work with.'
- 'We have worked with Winston for a number of years and we continue to use them for EU and competition law for their great partner experience, practical business-grounded advice and excellent availability.'
- 'Peter Crowther in the London office is fantastic -- always available, always looking for ways to help.'
Key clients
- Motorola Solutions Inc.
- Chart Industries
- Rapidus Corporation
- Suntory Global Spirits
- Hitachi Metals Ltd.
- Woolpert
Work highlights
Represented Motorola Solutions, Inc. in connection with the CMA’s market investigation of the Airwave network.
Representing Government-backed Japanese chipmaker, Rapidus Corporation, in connection with EU export control and related issues.
Represented Suntory Global Spirits in the sale of the Courvoisier cognac brand and associated assets to Campari Group.
Practice head
Peter Crowther
Other key lawyers
Carrie Elkington