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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Winston & Strawn Bolsters London Office with Addition of Financial Regulation Partner Yulia Makarova
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Winston & Strawn announced today that Yulia Makarova has joined the firm's London office as a partner in the Financial Innovation & Regulation practice. Yulia's arrival marks a significant enhancement to the firm's capabilities in counselling clients navigating complex financial regulatory matters across the UK, EU, and globally. Yulia brings extensive experience advising innovative businesses operating in the distributed ledger, blockchain, and digital assets sectors, with a particular focus on the domestic and cross-border application of financial services regulation. Yulia's practice spans regulatory licensing in the UK and EU, regulatory change for emerging technologies, and engagement with regulatory sandboxes. She regularly counsels clients on MiCA, MiFID II, PSD2/PSD3, and the Electronic Money Regulations, as well as advising on UK and EU regulatory perimeter and authorisation matters. 'We are in the midst of a transformative period in the regulation of digital assets across the UK and Europe,' said Yulia. 'Winston has established itself as a leading firm in this space, and I am excited to join a team known for delivering sophisticated, forward-looking solutions to clients operating at the forefront of financial innovation.' In addition to her work in digital assets, Yulia advises a broad spectrum of financial institutions on strategic regulatory matters, including FCA authorisations and variation of permissions, regulatory approvals in M&A transactions, venture capital and private equity investments, and fund-related regulatory matters. 'As we continue to grow the London office, Yulia's deep regulatory experience is a vital addition to our client offerings in Europe and abroad. Her arrival further reinforces our commitment to providing clients with seamless cross-border regulatory support,' said Nicholas Usher, London office managing partner. 'Yulia's cutting-edge experience will create substantial value for our global client base, who are increasingly looking for cross-border, global experience,' said International Managing Partner, Peter Crowther. Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 14 offices in North America, South America, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at
The Guardian
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Guardian
Top Washington lawyer creates firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm, Winston & Strawn, to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are 'facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions', the firm said in a Friday statement. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom who quit over its response to Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had 'weaponized' the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys 'willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps'. Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing the New York attorney general, Letitia James, after the Trump administration referred her to the justice department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the so-called 'department of government efficiency' and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former president Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former US senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era justice department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during 'what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the US courts'.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
By Sara Merken and Mike Scarcella (Reuters) - A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm Winston & Strawn to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," the firm said in a Friday statement. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden Arps who quit over its response to President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had "weaponized" the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys "willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps." Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Trump administration referred her to the Justice Department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the Department of Government Efficiency and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former Democratic President Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era U.S. Justice Department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during "what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the U.S. courts."
Reuters
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
May 2 (Reuters) - A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm Winston & Strawn to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," the firm said in a Friday statement. here. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden Arps who quit over its response to President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had "weaponized" the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys "willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps." Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Trump administration referred her to the Justice Department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the Department of Government Efficiency and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former Democratic President Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era U.S. Justice Department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during "what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the U.S. courts." Reporting by Sara Merken and Mike Scarcella; Editing by David Bario and Alistair Bell Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab
Straits Times
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Top Washington lawyer creates new firm to defend officials targeted by Trump
Attorney Abbe Lowell walks outside the federal court on the day of Hunter Biden's trial on criminal gun charges, in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., June 10, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File Photo A prominent lawyer in Washington who defended Hunter Biden against criminal charges has launched a new law firm to represent former government officials and others targeted by the Trump administration. Abbe Lowell left his large law firm Winston & Strawn to launch Lowell & Associates, which will defend clients including individuals, institutions and others that are "facing politicized investigations, civil and administrative actions," the firm said in a Friday statement. The new firm also includes two former lawyers at Skadden Arps who quit over its response to President Donald Trump's executive orders targeting the legal profession. Skadden is one of nine firms that cut deals with the administration to avoid the Republican president's crackdown on the legal industry. Four other firms have sued to block Trump's orders, which restricted their business over the president's claims that they had "weaponized" the legal system against him or his allies. One of the ex-Skadden lawyers, Rachel Cohen, said there is a need for attorneys "willing to stand up to the government when it oversteps." Two other lawyers are also joining the new firm from Winston & Strawn. Lowell is representing New York Attorney General Letitia James after the Trump administration referred her to the Justice Department for allegedly falsifying real estate records. James has denied the allegations. The new firm said it is also representing clients fighting the cancellation of grant funding by the Department of Government Efficiency and the federal government. Lowell represented Hunter Biden, former Democratic President Joe Biden's son, against criminal gun and tax changes before he was pardoned in December. His clients have also included former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The new firm comes amid a broader effort to mount and sustain legal challenges to the Trump administration. There are more than 200 lawsuits opposing key Trump policy initiatives, including efforts to curtail transgender and immigrant rights, and eliminating agency and grant funding. Advocacy group Democracy Forward, which has filed more than 50 legal actions since the election, said this week it had hired Brian Netter, a former partner at Mayer Brown and a top attorney in the Biden-era U.S. Justice Department. Netter said in a statement that he was joining the organization during "what may be the most consequential moment in the history of the U.S. courts." REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
