Specialising in handling multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions and complex investments within the TMT, automotive, and manufacturing fields, Winston Taylor is highly regarded for acting on both the sponsor and buyer sides. The firm showcases vast expertise in acquisitions of issued share capital and mid-market buyout transactions, with the London-based practice head Edward Waldron routinely assisting founders and management teams. James Goold is a private equity expert, Johnny Bethell is well versed in acting for major funds, whilst Emma Danks co-heads the global corporate and M&A group. The outfit showcases particular strength in the tech, life sciences, and health sectors primarily. Key figures from legacy firm Taylor Wessing include the ‘standout’ Nicholas Usher and Paul Amiss, with each being experts in acting for private equity sponsors, entrepreneurs, and founders. Ian Borman is well versed in transaction structuring, while Rebecca Jack is also recommended.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The team at Winston and Strawn have huge strength in depth. They manage with ease complex and time-sensitive transactions. Their development of people stands out, as they have a strong partnership in London, who have developed and progressed a bench of excellent next generation lawyers.’
- ‘Nicholas Usher: kind, experienced, on the ball, the ideal deal captain.’
- ‘They are great deal captains for multi-jurisdictional deals. Clients benefit from their broad own and external network.’
- ‘Nicholas Usher is a standout M&A lawyer and very easy to work with.’
- ‘1st rate transatlantic advice.’
- ‘Nick Usher: Nick is an exceptional lawyer. He is hugely knowledgeable and is able to cut through complex legal and practical issues, and find clients solutions to their legal issues. He is a very supportive Partner, who has led the development of people at Winston, and played a major role in fostering an environment where lawyers can develop their legal and commercial acumen. Paul Amiss: Paul is an expert on cross-border transactions and a leading practitioner on 'SPAC' transactions and public offerings.’
Key clients
- Inflexion Private Equity
- Bridgepoint
- Caledonia Investments
- Graphite Capital
- Sullivan Street Partners
- Rockpool Investments
- Verdane
- Alcuin Capital
- August Equity
- Rutland Partners
- MML Capital
- Centralis
Work highlights
Advised Inflexion on its acquisition of, and investment into, FDMUK Limited ("FDM"), a provider of telecoms market share, pricing and proposition data across Europe.
Advised Bridgepoint on its investment in Identicare, a UK-based pet microchipping and pet owner-focused services company.
Advised Caledonia Investments plc on its acquisition of a majority stake in the European division of Air-Serv, a leading designer and manufacturer of air, vacuum and jet wash machines.
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Practice head
Edward Waldron
Other key lawyers
James Goold; Jonny Bethell; Emma Danks; Nicholas Usher; Paul Amiss; Ian Borman; Rebecca Jack