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J. Wade Challacombe

Of Counsel

Chicago

+1 312-558-8904

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Wade focuses his practice on the structuring, formation and maintenance of private equity funds, including buyout, debt, real estate and venture capital funds, single investor funds, and funds-of-funds. His prior experience working at a startup venture gives him a unique perspective that he applies to his private equity practice.

Wade also counsels clients in connection with evaluating and negotiating investments in private equity funds, purchasing and selling of secondary interests in private funds, joint ventures, regulatory matters, and general corporate matters.

Prior to becoming an attorney, Wade was software developer for a Chicago-area startup venture.

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Winston Represented S&S Automotive in its Sale to Lawson Products

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Recent Experience

Winston Represented S&S Automotive in its Sale to Lawson Products

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Wade received a J.D., with honors, from the University of Chicago Law School in 2006, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. He received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, with high distinction, from the University of Illinois in 1998.

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