Taylor Wessing

A new transatlantic firm under the name of Winston Taylor is expected to go live in May 2026, and is likely to have a significant impact on Europe’s IP market

The tie-up could result in the firm’s German and France-based teams, which both have strong UPC expertise, becoming independent

Lawyers say attention will turn to the UK government’s AI consultation after judgment fails to match pre-trial hype

Niri Shan, the newly appointed head of IP for UK, Ireland and the Middle East, explains why the firm’s international setup has brought UPC success, and addresses German partner departures