Winston & Strawn Launches Disruptive Technologies Team

Disruptive and emerging technologies are reshaping the world in which we live, and the laws and regulations that govern this innovation are changing just as quickly. Businesses across the globe are struggling to keep pace with the challenges and opportunities presented by these technologies.

Winston & Strawn’s Disruptive Technologies Team serves as a one-stop resource for comprehensive legal advice related to disruptive technologies, including the rapidly developing areas of blockchain and distributed ledger technology, digital currencies, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things.

Comprised of cross-functional teams addressing issues in these evolving areas, attorneys in the Disruptive Technologies Team advise clients on transactional opportunities and emerging legal and regulatory threats presented by disruptive technologies.

Lawyers in our Disruptive Technologies Team combine experience across many areas including:

• Capital Markets & Securities
• Commodities Regulation, Compliance & Enforcement
• Derivatives & Structured Products
• Financial Services Regulatory
• Intellectual Property
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Privacy & Data Security
• Private Equity
• Product Liability
• SEC Enforcement & Defense
• Securities Litigation
• Tax Controversy
• White Collar, Regulatory Defense & Investigation

Learn more about our capabilities, including experience regarding blockchain technology and digital currencies; cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings; and artificial intelligence.