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Winston’s financial services litigators advise financial services companies of every size and scope on litigation, dispute resolution, and regulatory matters in local, state, and federal jurisdictions. While we are proud to have advised many clients as to how avoid formal legal proceedings, should litigation arise, we bring to bear the full strength of our nationally renowned litigation and trial practice when it does arise.
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Financial services companies in the financial technology (FinTech) space are contributing to rapid technological advances and innovation in the development, offering, and delivery of core financial products and services. Winston’s FinTech, Banking & Payments attorneys support these companies throughout the entire FinTech business life cycle, from proof of concept through maturity, including federal and state licensing and registration, regulatory compliance and risk management, structured finance, M&A, and private equity, intellectual property (IP) management, and supervision and enforcement. Our clients include banks, FinTech companies, private equity and other investors, money services businesses, trust companies, consumer finance companies, investment advisers, and other financial firms.
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|August 31, 2021
Empire Portfolio Group's Acquisition of Ten Orangetheory Studios in North and South Carolina
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 ten Orangetheory studios and the area development rights in Charlotte, including parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. This transaction marks Empire's third acquisition since partnering with Revelstoke Capital Partners in December 2020 and follows two other recent acquisitions, which added 12 studios and three new states to the Empire platform. With these acquisitions, Empire strengthens its position on the East Coast with a total of more than 76 studios in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and South Carolina. This acquisition also provides Empire the ability to develop new studios as well as oversee current franchisees in the greater Charlotte area.
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Investigations, Enforcement, & Compliance Alerts
|March 18, 2026
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DOJ Launches New Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy: What Companies Need to Know
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ or the Department) released its first Department-wide corporate enforcement policy (CEP) for all corporate criminal matters, which aims to promote “uniformity, predictability, and fairness in how [DOJ] pursues white-collar cases.”[1]
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|March 16, 2026
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Dan Diamond Named to Charlotte Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 List
Winston & Strawn partner Dan Diamond was listed on Charlotte Business Journal’s 2026 40 Under 40 list. Dan was selected from a pool of nominees due to his leadership skills, professional accomplishments, and contributions to the greater Charlotte area. This series, now in its 33rdyear, highlights individuals under the age of 40 who are making a positive difference in Charlotte.
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|March 10, 2026
Winston & Strawn hosted its Fifth Annual Queen Charlotte Tea, an annual signature event celebrating leadership, community impact, and the legacy of Queen Charlotte. This year’s program was moderated by Charlotte Office Managing Partner Kobi Kennedy Brinson, who guided an engaging and thought‑provoking conversation with distinguished guest speakers Rai Glover, Regional Market President at Huntington Bank, and Najla Haywood, CEO of FDY, Inc.
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Founded in 2008, Winston & Strawn’s Charlotte, North Carolina office of 25+ lawyers, includes firm leaders such as Kobi Kennedy Brinson—represents many major national and international companies headquartered in the city. Our Charlotte office also provides legal services to all of the top ten financial services companies in the U.S., which aligns with Charlotte’s reputation as the second-largest banking center in the country.
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For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on cultivating an internal culture of inclusion and opportunity, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history, while looking ahead to effect change in our industry.
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