Winston & Strawn LLP‘s litigation practice is commended for its ’combination of expertise, creativity, and dedication’, and is skilled at handling a wide array of high-profile litigations, with expertise in international cartel matters, complex transportation matters, and government investigations. The team’s ‘diversity and deep expertise in sports law sets them apart’, with practice head Jeffrey Kessler particularly skilled in this area. Kessler is also well versed at handling antitrust and intellectual property matters, and is based in New York along with Marcelo Blackburn, a class action and investigation specialist. Operating out of Chicago, Dan Webb also leads the team along with Washington based Abbe David Lowell, who specialises in white collar crime. In DC, Christopher Man is a key name, while in Houston, Imad Khan is of note.
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‘The team’s diversity and deep expertise in sports law sets them apart. Their work ethic is exceptional, always going above and beyond to deliver results. This combination of expertise, creativity, and dedication makes the firm uniquely qualified to handle the complex needs of clients in the sports industry.’
‘The individuals I’ve worked with at the firm stand out due to their passion for justice, especially for marginalized populations. Their dedication to advocating for underrepresented communities sets them apart from competitors. I’ve valued their compassion, integrity, and determination. In particular, Jeffrey Kessler, David Feher, Scott Sherman, Angela Smedley and Cardelle Spangler has shown exceptional leadership and empathy, balancing legal expertise with a commitment to social justice. Their unique approach makes them a standout in the legal field.’
‘The firm has experience on the transaction front, which makes it very valuable when facing litigation.’
‘Savvy lawyers with plenty experience of construction and project development.’
Key clients
- Mohammed Alhamed and Layla Abuljadayel
- Banco San Juan Internacional (BSJI)
- Class of professional swimmers (Shields)
- CMA CGM S.A.
- Group of U.S. government contractors
- Kingdom of Morocco
- Panasonic Corp. and SANYO
- Pro Bono Representation
- Relevant Sports
Work highlights
- Defending a group of U.S. government contractors involved in the re-building of Afghanistan against claims brought by former U.S. military servicemembers and their families that defendants engaged in terror financing during performance of the U.S. government contracts in violation of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
- Represent victims (and their families) who were injured or killed due to a 2002 terrorist bombing in a West Bank pizzeria, in seeking damages against Syria for supporting the bombing.
- Pursuing antitrust claims for a class of professional swimmers against the sport’s international organizer, World Aquatics, f/k/a FINA.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Jeffrey Kessler; Dan Webb; Abbe David Lowell
Other key lawyers
Christopher Man; Imad Khan