What Taylor Wessing does

Taylor Wessing is a private international law firm organized as a Swiss Verein (Taylor Wessing Verein), providing full-service legal advisory to enterprise clients across corporate/M&A, technology, intellectual property, data protection, tax, employment, and regulated sectors. Following the June 1, 2026 separation, the UK, Netherlands, Ireland, Belgium and Dubai offices combined with US firm Winston & Strawn to form Winston Taylor, while Taylor Wessing continues to operate through its continental European members in Germany (Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Munich), Austria, France, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and Ukraine. The firm's core product is interdisciplinary legal advice — particularly the integrated Tech M&A offering that combines corporate, IP/IT and data protection teams for technology-driven transactions, alongside dedicated practices in AI legal services, life sciences/healthcare regulation (MDR, AI Act), real estate/infrastructure/energy, private equity and venture capital. Sector strengths are evidenced by rankings in the Clean Energy Pipeline report (4th by M&A deal count with 71 transactions and 5th by influence). Named client work spans PKO Bank Polski financings, Quantum Systems' €160M Series, Mythic's acquisition of videantis, Wefox's acquisition of VMK Versicherungsmakler, STRABAG's acquisition of a 27 MWp photovoltaic portfolio from greentech, and Helaba's financing of tramtrains.

The firm's business model is professional services billing on an engagement basis — hourly rates, fixed fees per matter or contingency arrangements depending on mandate. Distribution is direct partner-led enterprise field sales with an interdisciplinary team structure targeting corporates, founders, shareholders and investors on cross-border M&A and regulatory matters; ancillary reach into Korea (via DR & AJU association) and Ibero-America (via ECIJA alliance) extends coverage without local admission. The parent Taylor Wessing Verein coordinates branding and international cooperation but does not provide client services itself, and each national entity (e.g., Taylor Wessing Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB in Germany) is separately constituted and regulated. Revenue is not publicly disclosed at the Verein level; the Winston Taylor combined entity is reported at approximately £1.2 billion ($1.6 billion) across 1,400+ lawyers, but this includes the UK/Netherlands offices that have now departed. Thought leadership outputs (Dealonomics M&A analysis with Bayes Business School, Interface tech magazine, Global Data Hub, Synapse, podcast series) function as top-of-funnel marketing in a content-led go-to-market motion typical of full-service international law firms.

Name

Taylor Wessing

Legal name

Taylor Wessing Partnerschaftsgesellschaft mbB

Website

https://taylorwessing.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Taylor Wessing is a continental European international law firm (Swiss Verein) providing interdisciplinary legal advisory in corporate/M&A, technology, IP, data protection, and regulated sectors across Germany, Austria, France, and Central and Eastern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Legal Services

NAICS

Legal Services (5411)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Policy Management, Training & Ethics/Whistleblowing (BPAEAPAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

eDiscovery, Document Coding & Litigation Support Data Processing (BPAAAKAH), Financial Crime, AML/CFT & Sanctions Compliance (BPAHAFAE), Audit Management, Controls & SOX Compliance (BPAEAPAH)

Keywords

• International legal services
• Corporate M&A advisory
• Technology transactions law
• Intellectual property law
• Data protection compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Professional legal services billed on hourly rates, fixed fees for specific matters, or contingency arrangements depending on engagement type. Services span corporate M&A, technology transactions, intellectual property, data protection, tax, employment, and sector-specific legal advice.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Taylor Wessing is a full-service international law firm providing interdisciplinary legal advisory to enterprise clients. Its core offerings span corporate M&A, technology transactions, intellectual property, data protection, tax, employment, and sector-specific legal advice across technology/media/communications, life sciences/healthcare, private wealth, and real estate/infrastructure/energy sectors. The firm delivers integrated legal teams combining M&A, IP/IT, and data protection expertise for cross-border transactions, mid-cap deals, and growth and platform strategies.

Product overview

Taylor Wessing is an international law firm providing legal services through a network of offices across Europe, Middle East, Americas, and Asia. The firm's offering consists of sector-focused legal practices (Technology/Media/Communications, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Private Wealth, Real Estate/Infrastructure/Energy) complemented by specialized legal services (Corporate/M&A, Tax, IP, Data/Cyber, Employment, ESG, Competition). Key specialized offerings include Tech M&A for technology transactions with integrated corporate/IP/data teams, AI Legal Services addressing EU AI Act compliance, and Patent & Innovation services covering UPC proceedings. The firm also produces thought leadership content including the Dealonomics quarterly M&A analysis and Interface digital tech magazine. From June 2026, Taylor Wessing UK's operations combined with Winston & Strawn to form Winston Taylor, while Taylor Wessing continues as a separate entity serving continental Europe (Germany, Austria, France, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, Ukraine).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tech M&A Specialized legal advisory for technology-driven M&A transactions involving software, SaaS, IT services, AI, data, cloud, IoT, and cybersecurity companies, delivered through integrated corporate, IP/IT, and data protection teams for founders, shareholders, and investors.
• Corporate/M&A & Capital Markets Legal advisory on mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, and capital markets matters including tech M&A, carve-outs, and joint ventures for enterprise clients.
• Artificial Intelligence Legal Services Legal advisory on AI regulation, EU AI Act compliance, AI Act implementation, and AI-related legal matters for enterprises deploying or procuring AI systems.
• Data & Cyber Legal advisory on data protection, cybersecurity compliance, GDPR, cyber resilience, and data breach response for enterprises.
• Intellectual Property Legal advisory on intellectual property rights, patents, trademarks, and innovation protection for enterprises and innovative businesses.
• Patents & Innovation Legal advisory on patent law, Unified Patent Court proceedings, and innovation strategy including patent litigation for technology and life sciences clients.
• Venture Capital Legal advisory on venture capital investments, funding rounds, and startup ecosystem transactions for investors and growth-stage companies.
• Private Equity Legal advisory on private equity transactions, fund formation, and portfolio company matters for PE sponsors and portfolio businesses.
• Disputes & Investigations Legal advisory on disputes, litigation, and investigations for enterprise clients across sectors and jurisdictions.
• Employment, Pensions & Mobility Legal advisory on employment, pensions, and global mobility matters for employers and executive-level individuals.
• Banking & Finance Legal advisory on banking and finance transactions, including project finance, acquisition finance, and lending arrangements.
• Projects, Energy & Infrastructure Legal advisory on energy and infrastructure projects, including renewable energy transactions, project finance, and energy transition investments.
• Real Estate & Construction Legal advisory on real estate transactions and construction matters for investors, developers, and corporate real estate clients.
• Tax Legal advisory on tax matters including corporate tax, M&A tax structuring, and international tax planning for enterprises and private clients.
• Competition, EU & Trade Legal advisory on EU competition, trade, and regulatory matters for enterprises operating across European and international markets.
• Regulation Legal advisory on regulatory compliance across sectors including financial services, healthcare, and energy for regulated enterprises.
• Restructuring & Insolvency Legal advisory on corporate restructuring, insolvency proceedings, and distressed transactions for creditors and corporates.
• Private Client Legal advisory for high net worth individuals and families on estate planning, succession, asset protection, and family business matters.
• Brands & Advertising Legal advisory on trademark portfolio management, brand protection, advertising law, and marketing compliance for brand owners.
• Copyright & Media Law Legal advisory on copyright, media, and digital content matters for media companies, publishers, and content-driven businesses.
• Information Technology Legal advisory on IT contracts, outsourcing, technology procurement, and digital transformation legal matters for enterprises.
• Corporate Crime & Compliance Legal advisory on corporate crime, internal investigations, whistleblower matters, and compliance programs for enterprises and financial institutions.
• Commercial & Consumer Contracts Legal advisory on commercial agreements, distribution, consumer protection, and contract law matters for businesses.
• Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Legal advisory on ESG strategy, supply chain due diligence, sustainability regulation, and governance matters for enterprises.
• Environmental, Planning & Regulatory Legal advisory on environmental law, planning, and regulatory matters for infrastructure, energy, and real estate projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 71 M&A deals in clean energy sector ranking 4th by deal count
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Winston & Strawn (now Winston Taylor)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Historic transatlantic combination between Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing's UK-led business officially launched as Winston Taylor on June 1, 2026. Combined entity has over 1,400 lawyers across 20 offices spanning US, UK, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East with revenue of approximately £1.2 billion. The combination serves clients with cross-border legal and business challenges, offering expanded capabilities in litigation, transactions, intellectual property, and private wealth services.
• DR & AJU International Law Group LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation with South Korean law firm DR & AJU for Korean law practice. Taylor Wessing does not itself advise on or practice the laws of the Republic of Korea.
• ECIJAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance with Ibero-American firm ECIJA for coverage in Spanish and Portuguese speaking markets.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bird & Bird: Bird & Bird is a London-headquartered international law firm closely comparable to Taylor Wessing due to its heavy focus on technology, IP, media, and life sciences — the same sectors Taylor Wessing flags as primary. Both firms operate with similar enterprise_field_sales GTM into tech and regulated-sector clients, advising on tech M&A, AI, data, and IP-intensive cross-border deals.
• CMS: CMS is a top continental European full-service law firm with extensive German, Central European, and emerging-markets coverage comparable to Taylor Wessing's continental European footprint after the UK departure. Both compete for mid-cap cross-border M&A and sector-specialized (energy, real estate, tech) mandates across the same geographies.
• Osborne Clarke: Osborne Clarke is an international law firm with a strong focus on technology, media, life sciences, and energy — the same primary sectors Taylor Wessing targets. Both firms pursue enterprise_field_sales GTM motions into tech-driven and regulated-sector clients, advising on tech M&A, AI/data, and growth-stage transactions.
• Pinsent Masons: Pinsent Masons is a UK-headquartered international law firm with a clear focus on technology, energy, and infrastructure sectors — closely comparable to Taylor Wessing's Tech M&A, AI, data, and renewable energy practices. Both firms compete for similar mid-market and enterprise mandates across regulated and tech-driven sectors.

Broad incumbents

• Clifford Chance: Clifford Chance is a Magic Circle full-service international law firm with deep M&A, finance, and regulatory practices comparable to Taylor Wessing's cross-border corporate and technology transaction work. It operates at larger scale across more geographies but competes head-to-head for premium cross-border mandates in finance, energy, and tech.
• Allen & Overy (A&O Shearman): A&O Shearman (formed via Allen & Overy's combination with Shearman & Sterling) is a Magic Circle-adjacent full-service international law firm with strong M&A, banking, and capital markets practices comparable to Taylor Wessing's corporate M&A and capital markets offering. It competes for the same cross-border enterprise mandates across financial services, tech, and energy.
• Linklaters: Linklaters is a Magic Circle full-service law firm advising on M&A, finance, and regulation globally, broadly comparable to Taylor Wessing's cross-border practice model. Both target enterprise clients on complex multi-jurisdictional corporate and financial services mandates.
• Hogan Lovells: Hogan Lovells is a global full-service law firm with strong practices in M&A, technology, life sciences, and energy — overlapping heavily with Taylor Wessing's core sector focus areas. Its continental European presence and tech/IP practices make it a close competitor for the same mid-cap and large enterprise mandates.
• Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer: Freshfields is a Magic Circle firm with a particularly strong continental European base (including Germany), making it directly comparable to Taylor Wessing on cross-border M&A and regulated-sector work. Both compete for premium transactions across Europe in financial services, energy, and technology.
• Dentons: Dentons is the world's largest global law firm by headcount and geography, comparable to Taylor Wessing's model of broad international coverage with strong sector practices (tech, energy, financial services). It competes for cross-border enterprise mandates across Taylor Wessing's continental European and emerging-market footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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