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Established in Chicago in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest firms in the city. It has nine offices in the US and six offices in Europe and Asia. With offices in Shanghai and Hong Kong, the firm assists its global and Asia-based clients navigate inbound and outbound opportunities in Greater China.  

In June 2020, Winston & Strawn formed a strategic alliance in China with Yuanda China Law Offices. Known as Yuanda Winston, the team combines first-hand knowledge of China’s legal, political and regulatory environment and offers a strong bench of nearly 50 attorneys, 

 

Focusses / specialisms 

The firm’s transactional practice is most active in M&A and equity capital markets work, particularly in structuring special purpose acquisition companies, where it has a niche enabling its clients to go public as an alternative to the traditional IPO process. 

 

Key clients 

Key clients of the firm include RF Acquisition, UOB Kay Hian, Karrie International Holdings, Hua Shi Zhong Guang International Media, China Shenghai Group, Vistas Media Acquisition and Saitech.  

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp. - M&A
2023-08-14
Winston & Strawn
China (National)
M&A
Alexandra Santana, Allan Jeanjaquet, Emily Semon, J. Dean Hinderliter, Jonathan Bodle, Mary Johnson, Michael Blankenship, Susan Deng
AlphaVest Acquisition Corp.
Buyer
As AI changes what sponsors buy, advisers must sharpen their focus on valuation, data rights and resilience
M&A
The combined firm brings together sizeable M&A, PE and capital markets teams across the US, Middle East, UK and Europe
M&A
Well-constructed restrictive covenants can shield buyers from post-completion risks in M&A and PE deals, but striking the right balance is essential to ensure enforceability and avoid costly disputes
Konstantinos Adamos discusses his recent move from Revolut and his plans for the firm’s UAE regulatory practice post-merger with Taylor Wessing
New hires were made across the corporate, M&A and finance practices in key US hubs and London
M&A
New hires were made across the M&A, corporate and finance teams at leading firms across the UK, Germany and Saudi Arabia
New hires were made across the PE, M&A, real estate, antitrust, finance and capital markets practices in the UK and the US
Aparna Sehgal, chair of the firm's UK and European structured finance and real estate practice, discusses market opportunities and how the soon-to-be-live Winston Taylor merger will help drive greater client work
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