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Winston has a well-established presence in Europe representing clients for over three decades. We demonstrate excellence advising clients on transactional, disputes and regulatory matters in the financial services, private equity, industrial, health, and technology sectors. Our European offices bring together a unique blend of deep local knowledge and global expertise, allowing us to effectively navigate complex cross-border legal matters.
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The transactional lawyers based in our London, Paris, and Brussels offices are seasoned practitioners with decades of experience advising on complex cross-border transactions. The long-established relationships we have cultivated with local counsel in countries across the continent, combined with our experience and demonstrated track record, makes us one of the go-to firms for cross-border corporate and finance transactions in Europe.
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Experience
|February 4, 2026
A Winston & Strawn deal team led by Partners Justin Levy in New York and Paul Amiss in London advised Aeron Defense, a newly formed defense platform established by Ventus Industrial Partners in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners, on its acquisition of defense contracting specialists General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company.
Experience
|February 2, 2026
A Winston & Strawn deal team led by Partners Justin Levy in New York and Paul Amiss in London advised Aeron Defense, a newly formed defense platform established by Ventus Industrial Partners in partnership with GenNx360 Capital Partners and Admiralty Partners, on its acquisition of defense contracting specialists General Tool Company and Magna Machine Company.
Experience
|January 29, 2026
A team led by Justin Levy, Austin Leach, and Ben Popeck served as sell-side advisors to GenNx360 Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group, to VSE Corporation for a total upfront consideration of approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity. PAG expects to generate approximately $615 million of adjusted revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Together, VSE and PAG will create a more diversified, globally scaled aviation aftermarket platform with broader technical capabilities and an expanded portfolio of proprietary repair and solutions content designed to strengthen customer support, extend asset life, and reduce total cost of ownership.
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Press Release
|February 11, 2026
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Winston & Strawn Expands Funds Practice with Addition of Partner Patrick Valenti in Chicago
Chicago – February 11, 2026 – Winston & Strawn LLP announced today that Patrick Valenti has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in the Transactions Department and a member of the Private Investment Funds Practice.
Press Release
|February 9, 2026
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Winston & Strawn Paris Expands into New Offices to Support Continued Growth
PARIS—February 9, 2026—Today, Winston & Strawn’s Paris office took an important step in its ongoing development, as the office celebrates its 30th anniversary: It has relocated to new offices at 106 Boulevard Haussmann.
Competition Corner
|February 9, 2026
|9 Min Read
Ninth Circuit Rules U.S. Antitrust Law Applies to Ex-U.S. Sales When Contract Negotiated in the U.S.
On January 8, 2026, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals allowed U.S. company Seagate Technology LLC and its foreign entities—Seagate Thailand and Seagate Singapore—to move forward with their claims against Japanese company NHK Spring Co., Ltd. under United States antitrust (i.e., competition) laws.
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Law Glossary
What Is the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Law?
The European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) law is an act, applied across the Union, which directs data privacy. The GDPR law is designed to protect the data privacy of all EU citizens and guide organizational approaches to handling data, as well as transferring it across borders. Under the GDPR, breach notification is mandatory within 72 hours if the breach is likely to “result in a risk for the rights and freedoms of individuals.” The GDPR applies to organizations within the EU as well as those outside of the EU if they offer goods or services to European citizens. It also applies to organizations that monitor the behavior of data subjects online.
Law Glossary
Privacy Shield is the segment of privacy law that covers compliance with the legal data protection requirements of the European Union (EU) and/or Switzerland. The U.S. has two Privacy Shield Frameworks that American organizations can join. The EU-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework was created by the Department of Commerce and the European Commission, while the Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework was designed by the Department of Commerce with the Swiss government.
Law Glossary
What Is Cross-Border Data Protection Law?
A cross-border data protection law involves the safe movement of electronic, personal data around the world. The European Union currently has a cross-border data protection law called the General Data Protection Regulation, which replaces the EU’s Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC.