About Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP is a globally respected law firm with a history dating back to 1853 and a reputation built on legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation. As an Am Law 50 firm with approximately 1,000 lawyers across 14 offices worldwide, the law firm operates at the center of the world’s most important commercial and regulatory markets. A culture defined by precision, integrity, and client focus positions the firm as a trusted advisor in matters of exceptional complexity and scale.

Winston & Strawn LLP is widely recognized for leadership in major litigation, trials, and high-stakes disputes. The firm handles some of the most sophisticated commercial, regulatory, and cross-border matters across federal and state courts, arbitral forums, and regulatory agencies. Deep experience in antitrust, white collar defense, technology antitrust, and competition matters is reinforced by industry recognition, including the selection of twenty firm lawyers to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Antitrust & Competition Lawyers list. This depth allows the firm to navigate evolving legal frameworks while advancing strategic outcomes.

Winston & Strawn LLP also maintains a powerful transactional and advisory platform supporting critical corporate, finance, and regulatory matters. The firm advises clients across technology, life sciences, and financial services, delivering practical solutions grounded in thorough preparation and market insight. Integrated intellectual property capabilities combine premier U.S. IP litigation strength with global advisory depth, supporting innovation-driven businesses through protection, enforcement, and commercialization of valuable assets.

Winston & Strawn LLP prioritizes individualized legal strategies shaped by client objectives, risk tolerance, and long-term goals. The firm’s approach emphasizes clarity, efficiency, and disciplined execution while maintaining strict confidentiality and discretion. With offices across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, the firm offers coordinated representation for clients operating across borders and industries. Commitment to high-quality counsel and ethical standards remains central to every engagement.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Antitrust Transactions
  • Antitrust/Competition
  • Capital Markets
  • Compliance Programs
  • Corporate Governance
  • Crisis Management
  • Debt Finance
  • Derivatives & Structured Products
  • Environmental
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
  • Finance
  • Financial Innovation & Regulation
  • Financial Restructuring
  • Fund Finance
  • International Trade
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Private Equity
  • Private Investment Funds
  • Product Liability & Mass Torts
  • Project Finance
  • Public Companies
  • Qualified Retirement Plans
  • Structured Finance
  • Tax
  • Tax Controversy & Criminal Tax
  • Technology Antitrust
  • Transactions
  • Venture Capital
  • Secondaries & Liquidity Solutions
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Advertising Litigation
  • Appellate & Critical Motions
  • Class Actions & Group Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation & Disputes
  • Copyright-Infringement Litigation
  • eDiscovery & Information Governance
  • Environmental Litigation & Enforcement
  • ERISA Litigation
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Government Program Fraud, False Claims Act & Qui Tam Litigation
  • Insurance Litigation
  • International Arbitration
  • Trials
  • Representation & Warranty Insurance Claims
  • Securities, M&A & Corporate Governance Litigation
  • White Collar & Government Investigations
Employment
  • Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
  • Executive Compensation Plans & Agreements
  • Affirmative Action & OFCCP Compliance
  • California Employment Counseling & Litigation
  • Discrimination, Harassment, Retaliation & Wrongful Termination Litigation
  • Employment Law Advice, Counseling, Training & Due Diligence
  • Traditional Labor Law
  • Wage & Hour Matters
Intellectual Property
  • Patent Litigation
  • Trademark Litigation, Prosecution & Brand Protection
  • Copyright-Infringement Litigation
  • Trade Secrets, Non Competes & Restrictive Covenants
  • IP Licensing & Due Diligence
  • ITC – Section 337
  • Privacy & Data Security
  • Life Sciences
  • Medical Devices
  • Technology, Media & Telecommunications
Real Estate
  • Acquisitions & Divestitures
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Leasing
  • Project Finance
  • Private Equity & Joint Ventures
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Sale-Leasebacks
  • Workouts & Restructuring
  • REITs

Fees

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Office locations for Winston & Strawn LLP

Winston & Strawn LLP - Washington

1901 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Winston & Strawn LLP - Miami

200 S Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33131

Winston & Strawn LLP - Dallas

2121 N Pearl St, Dallas, TX 75201

Winston & Strawn LLP - Houston

800 Capitol St Suite 2400, Houston, TX 77002

Winston & Strawn LLP - Chicago

300 N La Salle Dr Suite 4400, Chicago, IL 60654