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.