Fielding a globally integrated litigation practice, Winston Taylor is sought out for in complex, cross-border disputes, white-collar defense, and high-stakes regulatory and criminal proceedings. Jointly leading the team is New York’s Jeffrey Kessler and Chicago-based Dan Webb. In Washington, DC, Christopher Man is a seasoned trial lawyer, highly active representing corporations and senior public and political figures. In New York, Marcelo Blackburn is a key port of call for Latin American clients across a variety of complex commercial and class action litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Mariana Pendás has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Winston’s international arbitration team combines exceptional client service with deep expertise in complex, cross-border disputes. They are known for being highly responsive, commercially pragmatic, and strategically innovative, ensuring clients receive advice that is both legally sound and business-oriented.'
- 'Winston combines global reach with local insight, leveraging its international footprint to handle disputes across multiple jurisdictions and offering seamless coordination for clients with global operations. The team demonstrates strong technical excellence, with extensive experience under major arbitral rules (ICC, LCIA, ICSID, UNCITRAL) and across sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and finance. Its client-centric approach prioritises clarity, speed, and actionable solutions, deliberately avoiding overly theoretical analysis in favour of strategies that achieve results. This is underpinned by a proven track record, with Winston consistently delivering favourable outcomes in high-stakes arbitrations, including investor-state disputes and complex commercial claims. Unlike firms that focus narrowly on procedure, Winston combines legal precision with commercial awareness, helping clients navigate not only the arbitration process but also the broader business implications, and its ability to anticipate issues and propose practical solutions sets it apart.’
‘Imad Khan stands out for his responsiveness, clarity, and strategic insight in complex matters. He consistently delivers practical, business-oriented advice that balances legal precision with commercial objectives. What differentiates him from competitors is his ability to anticipate issues and propose actionable solutions quickly, which keeps negotiations and decision-making on track. The qualities I’ve valued most include deep subject-matter expertise in international arbitration and cross-border disputes, alongside a collaborative approach that works seamlessly with internal teams and external stakeholders. Clear communication is a particular strength, ensuring recommendations are concise and easy for decision-makers to act on, supported by a strong commitment to client service demonstrated through proactive updates and flexibility under tight timelines. This is reinforced by deep and broad relationships, with Imad maintaining strong connections across many countries.'
Key clients
- A Class of Professional Swimmers
- Banco San Juan Internacional (BSJI)
- BAM Trading Services, Inc. dba Binance.US
- Class of professional swimmers (Shields)
- CMA CGM S.A.
- Empire Navigation
- enCore Energy Corp.
- Group of U.S. government contractors
- Kingdom of Morocco
- Panasonic Corp. and SANYO
- Sovannara Oem
- Pro Bono Representation
Work highlights
Represents Binance.US and BAM in Anti-Terrorism Act cases tied to the October 7 Nova festival attack, defending claims over alleged compliance failures in monitoring terrorist financing.
Prevailed on appeal for Relevant Sports in its action alleging FIFA and USSF violated Section 1 by enacting/enforcing a market-allocation agreement.
Prevailed for a swimmers class, securing Ninth Circuit reversal of an adverse summary judgment and class-certification denial in an antitrust challenge against World Aquatics, securing a precedent-setting ruling on the use of per se or quick analysis in sports association cases.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jeffrey Kessler; Dan Webb; Christopher Man; Marcelo Blackburn
Other key lawyers
Imad Khan