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As society and business become even more digitalized, technology and intellectual property (IP) have become key focal points for businesses. Our Technology Antitrust Group combines the cross-practice and cross-office experience of our lawyers to assist clients in successfully navigating the dynamic convergence of technology, antitrust, and IP law. We understand the challenges presented by the ever-changing digital landscape and are committed to providing our clients with tailored solutions to address their specific needs.
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Development & Protection of AI Technologies
Our Intellectual Property (IP) and Privacy teams work closely together to counsel clients in building, protecting, and commercializing proprietary AI technologies and data; the use of third party or open source AI technologies and data; and the implications that these activities may have under privacy laws.
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Experience
|January 22, 2026
Advised SQM on US$600M offering of subordinated capital notes due 2056 (Hybrid Bond Offering)
Winston & Strawn LLP advised longstanding client Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (“SQM”) (NYSE: SQM) on its US$600 million offering of subordinated capital notes. The notes were offered in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S.The subordinated capital notes are due in 2056 and constitute SQM’s first international hybrid bond issuance, structured to be consistent with SQM’s recent UF 10 million (approximately US$ 430 million) Series S hybrid-subordinated bond issuance in the Chilean securities market. The notes bear an initial annual interest rate of 5.625% and are subject to reset on April 22, 2031 (the “First Reset Date”), and on every fifth anniversary thereafter, based on a spread over the 5-year U.S. Treasury bond rate, with interest rate step-ups on the fifth and twentieth anniversaries of the First Reset Date. The transaction closed on January 22, 2026.BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. acted as initial purchasers of the notes.Link Capital Partners was financial advisor to SQM.SQM is a global company with a leading position in the lithium, iodine, and potassium nitrate markets. It develops and produces a diverse range of products for industries essential to human progress, including health, nutrition, renewable energy, and technology, driven by innovation and technological development.The Winston & Strawn team advising on the transaction included corporate partner Sey-Hyo Lee (New York) and foreign legal advisor Bruno M. Fiorino (New York). Partner Katherine Erbeznik (New York) advised on tax matters.
Experience
|January 19, 2026
Winston Advises smartTrade Technologies Group on the Acquisition of kACE
A cross-border team from advised smartTrade Technologies Group (“smartTrade”), a leading provider of multi-asset electronic trading and payments solutions, on its acquisition of kACE Financial (“kACE”), formerly known as Fenics, a well-established provider of technology solutions for FX and interest rate derivatives pricing, analytics, and workflow management.
Experience
|December 16, 2025
Winston & Strawn advises on financing of World Fencing League
Winston & Strawn LLP has advised World Fencing League (WFL) on its successful financing from the Flick Family Office, supporting WFL’s mission to transform fencing from a niche Olympic discipline into a modern, fan-driven global sport.
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Sponsorship
|March 22, 2026
Winston & Strawn Sponsors 38th Annual Roth Conference
Winston & Strawn is proud to sponsor the 38th Annual Roth Conference. This year, the program will feature one-on-one and small group meetings, analyst-selected fireside chats, industry keynotes, and panel discussions.
In the Media
|March 10, 2026
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Winston & Strawn’s New Miami Office Draws Headlines
Winston’s move to its new Miami office has drawn attention from local and industry media, including Daily Business Review, South Florida Business Journal, and more. The coverage highlights how the firm’s move to the 17thand 18thfloors at 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to investing in its clients, its people, and the communities in which it operates.
Non-Fungible Insights: Blockchain Decrypted
|March 10, 2026
|7 Min Read
The close of 2025 highlighted the continuing momentum for the digital asset industry, with regulatory developments accelerating rather than slowing.
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What Is Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT)?
Distributed ledger technology (DLT) is a database of information that’s shared and duplicated across a network of computers in different locations. In contrast to a centralized ledger, it’s a flexible system of recording information. The information on the ledger, or record, is updated by those participating in the network, rather than by a central authority. The ledger can be accessible to some or all users, and the information stored on it can be verified and audited. Peer-to-peer transfers that have value can be recorded on a DLT. The value transferred could be money, securities, or even personal information.
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Emerging technology is a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology; it can have slightly different meaning when used in different areas, such as media, business, science, or education. The term commonly refers to technologies that are currently developing, or that are expected to be available within the next five to ten years, and is usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create, significant social or economic effects.
Law Glossary
What Is Outsourced Technology Law?
States and the federal government have addressed the various areas of outsourced technology law, which deals with the outsourcing of information technology tasks. Though some states have outsourcing regulations, U.S. federal law does not specifically guide outsourcing transactions. However, outsourced activities must still meet any regulatory requirements of the government, whether the outsourced technology services are in the U.S. or overseas. The Federal Trade Commission states that U.S. companies who use outsourcing vendors are still legally responsible for the business performed by the outsourced firm. For example, banks are responsible for data security, whether that information is in their hands or being stored by an outside company, locally or overseas.