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Tax Controversy & Criminal Tax
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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Experience
|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
|January 13, 2026
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Daniela Cohen Featured in Q&A with IFLR
Winston & Strawn London partner Daniela Cohen was featured in a Q&A with IFLR, where she discussed her work as a partner in the firm’s debt finance practice. Daniela shared insights into her practice and the market developments expected to shape it in 2026, including the growing sophistication of sports sector transactions. She also reflected on the increasing relevance of AI in legal practice, as well as her experience building a career in corporate finance law.
Recognitions
|January 8, 2026
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Imad Khan Wins Houston Business Journal’s Inaugural 2026 Inclusive Leadership Award
Winston & Strawn partner Imad Khan won the Inclusive Leadership Award (Individual) in the Houston Business Journal’s inaugural 2026 Community Leadership Awards. Imad was selected for this award in recognition of his extensive work fostering an inclusive and respectful environment, broadening access to opportunity, and encouraging meaningful engagement within both Winston and the Houston area. Imad’s outstanding reputation in the international disputes industry, including accolades from Legal 500 US, Lexology Index, and Lawdragon was also factored into the judging process, including testimonials from his colleagues and mentees.
Life at Winston
|December 19, 2025
|1 Min Read
On December 9, Winston welcomed 20 new protégés into the firm’s Associate Sponsorship Program.