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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
|November 13, 2024
Winston and Strawn Paris represented Astorg, a leading Pan-European private equity firm in connection with the signing of a binding agreement to acquire a majority stake in Redslim (the “Company”) from its Founders, Eric Bensimon, Alberto Alcaniz, Soren Altmann and Patric Mezei (the “Founders”), who will re-invest significantly in the business. Redslim provides data management services, leveraging a proprietary technology platform, and focusing on Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG) and Consumer Healthcare (CHC) segments. Through this partnership, Astorg will support the Company’s growth and international expansion, collaborating closely with the Founders and the management team.
Experience
|October 3, 2024
Drilling Tools International Corp. in its Acquisition of European Drilling Projects
Winston & Strawn represented Houston-based Drilling Tools International Corp. (NASDAQ: DTI) (DTI), a global oilfield services company that designs, engineers, manufactures, and provides a differentiated, rental-focused offering of tools for use in onshore and offshore drilling operations, as well as other cutting-edge solutions across the well life cycle, in its acquisition of Amsterdam-based European Drilling Projects (EDP), a global provider of next-generation stabilizers, specialty reamers, and wellbore optimization technology for the drilling industry. The integration of EDP's expertise aligns seamlessly with DTI's international growth strategy and commitment to technological differentiation. The acquisition of EDP not only enhances DTI's competitive edge but also reinforces its position as a leader in providing innovative drilling solutions to the global oil and gas industry.
Experience
|September 25, 2024
Winston represents the founding partners of EDL in a new LBO
Winston & Strawn Paris is advising the founding partners of EDL in the sale of a majority stake to Dentressangle Participations.
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Sponsorship
|1 December 2025
Winston & Strawn Sponsors GAR LIVE: Women in Arbitration
Winston is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the GAR LIVE Conference, taking place on 1 December 2025 during London Arbitration Week.
Sponsorship
|November 4, 2025
Winston & Strawn Sponsors the CREFC Europe Autumn Conference 2025
Winston & Strawn is proud to sponsor CREFC’s Autumn Conference, the leading annual gathering for the commercial real estate finance industry. Hosted by the Commercial Real Estate Finance Council (CREFC) Europe, the conference brings together market participants to discuss key trends, challenges, and innovations shaping the sector.
MaritimeFedWatch
|November 3, 2025
|2 Min Read
United States Suspends Section 301 China Shipping Fees
On November 1, 2025, President Trump announced the suspension, starting on November 10, 2025, for one year of the fees imposed by the U.S. Trade Representative stemming from the USTR’s China maritime investigation.
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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.