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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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Winston has decades of experience representing clients in international arbitrations around the world. Representing clients in both commercial and investor-state international arbitrations, we are well known by the leading players in the global arbitration arena. Our integrated team of attorneys enforces awards worldwide, knows every angle of international disputes, and has a robust understanding of our client’s industries.
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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
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Recognitions
|April 23, 2025
|1 Min Read
Winston Partners Honored During the 2025 California Legal Awards
Winston & Strawn partners Laura Petroff and Jeffrey (Jeff) Steinfeld were honored during the 2025 California Legal Awards, an annual series hosted by The Recorder, ALM, and Law.com that celebrates the work and achievements of those leading technology, innovation, and the legal profession. Winners were selected by the publications’ senior editorial leaders as well as a panel of external industry experts.
Life at Winston
|April 9, 2025
|Less Than 1 Min Read
Winston Names Mentors of the Year for 2024
An essential element of the Winston University experience for associates is the firm’s mentoring program, which helps associates gain valuable insights to advance their careers.
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|March 28, 2025
|4 Min Read
Women's History Month: Shared Experiences Help Smooth Intersection of Professional, Personal Demands
This article was originally published in Texas Lawyer. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only.