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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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|March 30, 2026
Winston & Strawn LLP Paris advised NextStage AM on its investment in Evoluderm, a leading French player in the hygiene and beauty sector. This growth capital transaction, led by NextStage AM as a minority investor, will provide Nathalie and Gabriel Aiach – founders and majority shareholders with over 20 years’ expertise in the cosmetics sector – with the means to accelerate their ambition: to make Evoluderm an iconic brand, ranking among the world leaders in accessible, high-quality beauty. Founded in 2004, Evoluderm has established itself over the last five years as a benchmark in the health and beauty sector, distributed in over 100 countries. The brand has thus experienced remarkable growth, with turnover tripling over the last three years to reach nearly €40 million in 2025. With the support of NextStage AM, Evoluderm is embarking on an ambitious development plan to consolidate its position as a market leader.
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|March 30, 2026
Winston advised Tikehau Investment Management on the acquisition of a majority stake in GMP Group.
Winston & Strawn LLP Paris advised Tikehau Investment Management on the acquisition of a majority stake in GMP Group. With over 50 years’ experience, GMP Group is a recognised leader in high-precision machining and advanced technologies. Based in Haute-Savoie, the group works with major clients in the aerospace and defence industries. This transaction marks the third acquisition under the latest iteration of Tikehau Capital’s Aerospace & Defence private equity strategy.
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|March 25, 2026
Winston & Strawn LLP served as counsel to BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. in connection with its acquisition of Pier Two Holdings Pty Ltd, advancing BitMine’s strategy to scale its institutional Ethereum staking platform, the Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN). The acquisition positions BitMine, the world’s largest Ethereum Digital Asset Treasury (DAT) company and the second largest DAT globally, to expand its digital asset management and staking services.
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|May 7, 2026
Decoding AI – Strategy to Safeguards: Making AI Governance Work in 2026
Join us for a practical discussion on how companies are building AI governance programs that work for their businesses and hold up under legal scrutiny.
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|7 May 2026
Winston Sponsors Sport Resolutions Conference 2026
Winston is pleased to sponsor the annual Sport Resolutions Conference, which will take place at the Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s Hotel.
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|April 29, 2026
|10+ Min Read
Recent settlements in DOJ antitrust enforcement actions have raised concerns on Capitol Hill and beyond about the adequacy of current safeguards governing the settlement of federal antitrust cases.
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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.
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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.