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Our Tax Controversy attorneys advise and represent clients in every aspect of federal and state tax investigations, as well as the criminal tax enforcement process. This includes the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) multi-jurisdictional examinations and administrative appeals, U.S. Competent Authority representations, post appeals mediation, and trial court and appellate litigation in every federal court hearing a tax matter.
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|September 21, 2021
Winston & Strawn LLP represented Empire Portfolio Group, a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the heart-rate based, interval-training fitness franchise, in its acquisition of 11 studios and the area development rights in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. This transaction marks Empire's fourth acquisition since partnering with Revelstoke Capital Partners in December 2020 and strengthens Empire's position on the East Coast, which now includes a total of over 120 studios across nine states and Washington, D.C. This partnership also provides Empire with the ability to develop new studios and oversee current franchisees in the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas. Empire's partnership with Revelstoke has the dual mission of expanding career opportunities to current and future staff and increasing access to the Orangetheory Fitness trifecta of science, coaching, and technology to its growing membership base.
Experience
|July 21, 2021
Winston & Strawn LLP represented Empire Portfolio Group (Empire), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the heart rate-based, interval-training fitness franchise, in its acquisition of four studios in Fairfield, Norwalk, Westport, and Shelton, Connecticut. With these Connecticut acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties in the tri-state region with a total of more than 40 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. In December 2020, Winston represented Revelstoke Capital Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on health and wellness, in its acquisition of Empire. Since partnering with Revelstoke, Empire has been able to expand career opportunities to current and future staff as well as increase access to the Orangetheory Fitness trifecta of science, coaching, and technology to its growing membership base.
Experience
|July 21, 2021
Empire Portfolio Group Acquisition of Eight Studios in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire
Winston & Strawn LLP represented Empire Portfolio Group, a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory® Fitness, the heart rate-based, interval-training fitness franchise, in its acquisition of eight studios in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire, along with the area development rights for those regions. This is Empire's second major acquisition this month, following its investment in four Connecticut studios earlier in July, for which Winston also advised. With these acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties to the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions with a total of more than 60 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. The acquisition also provides Empire the ability to develop new studios as well as oversee current franchisees in Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. Empire recently partnered with private equity group Revelstoke Capital Partners and has a dual mission of expanding career opportunities to current and future staff and increasing access to the Orangetheory Fitness trifecta of science, coaching, and technology to its growing membership base.
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In the Media
|November 14, 2025
|1 Min Read
Richard Semple Featured in Q&A with IFLR
Winston & Strawn partner Richard Semple was featured in a Q&A with IFLR, where he discussed his career in real estate finance. Richard shared insights on his day-to-day work, current projects in property finance, the key qualities for success in the field and common misconceptions about the role. He also reflected on his inspirations and offered advice for aspiring lawyers.
Pro Bono In Action
|October 24, 2025
|1 Min Read
Nearly a Third of the Firm’s New Associate Class Served Our Communities as Pro Bono Fellows
This summer, 21 members of the U.S. Class of 2025 served as Pro Bono Fellows—one of the highest participation rates since the program’s founding in 2011.
Life at Winston
|October 20, 2025
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Welcome Winston & Strawn’s U.S. Class of 2025
We are excited to welcome the new members of our U.S. Class of 2025!