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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
Winston’s Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Advisory Team synthesizes the firm’s multidisciplinary experience to help boards, management teams, and investors oversee the complete spectrum of ESG-related legal and business issues.
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Today’s legal and regulatory landscape is more fraught with risk than ever before. To survive—and thrive—in this challenging environment, sophisticated companies must have robust, proactive, and effective compliance programs in place.
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In a global business and legal environment marked by change, U.S. and multinational companies, financial institutions, investors, and entrepreneurs face demanding challenges that significantly impact their businesses. Transactions partners advise clients around the globe to navigate these challenges, adapt to regulatory change, and move transactions to the finish line.
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Experience
|May 27, 2025
PicoCELA Inc. Closes $1.8 Public Offering
Winston & Strawn represented Revere Securities LLC acted as the lead placement agent in connection with PicoCELA, Inc. in the closing of its public offering of 6,100,000 American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") at a public placement price of $0.30 per ADS. PicoCELA, Inc. received an aggregate gross proceeds of $1.83 million before deducting placement agent commission and other offering expenses. Each ADS represents one common share of the Company.
Experience
|September 10, 2024
GenNx360 Capital Partners in the Sale of Miller Environmental Group
Winston represented GenNx360 Capital Partners (GenNx360), a New York-based private equity firm investing in middle-market business services and industrial companies, in the sale of New York-based Miller Environmental Group (Miller), a leading provider of essential waste, industrial, and environmental services across the United States, to Coalesce Capital. Miller currently operates 30 locations throughout the United States, and is vertically integrated across the waste, industrial, and environmental services value chain, with 22 field service branches and a portfolio of 10-day transfer, treatment, storage, and disposal facilities (TSDFs) for waste processing.
Experience
|September 21, 2023
Winston advised the management team of the Groupe Claire in the context of its LBO
A Winston & Strawn team led by Grine Lahreche has supported the management team of the Claire Group, a historical leader in water network equipment and performance improvement solutions, in the context of Gimv's sale of its majority stake to Crédit Mutuel Equity.
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In the Media
|January 9, 2026
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Andrew Hinkes Discusses Stablecoin Regulation with Cointelegraph
Winston & Strawn partner Andrew Hinkes spoke with Cointelegraph to discuss evolving U.S. stablecoin regulation following China’s launch of an interest-bearing digital yuan. Andrew weighed in on how potential shifts in U.S. political dynamics after the 2026 midterm elections could impact the regulatory landscape for digital asset firms.
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.
Winston’s Environmental Law Update
|December 23, 2025
|3 Min Read
“Compliance First”: What Does EPA’s New Policy Mean for My Business?
On December 5, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) issued an internal policy memorandum[1]that sets a “compliance first” directive for EPA’s enforcement programs.
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The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is an international treaty established to protect the marine environment by reducing the amount of pollution from ships. It is divided into six annexes addressing different forms of pollution including oil pollution, noxious liquid substances, harmful substances in packaged form, sewage pollution, garbage pollution, and air pollution. The regulations apply to both commercial and leisure vessels and are enforced by countries that are parties to the convention.
Law Glossary
Passed in 1998 and implemented in 2000, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) updated U.S. law to meet the requirements of international copyright treaties. The DMCA addresses challenging issues relating to uses of copyrighted material in the digital environment: it limits the liability of online service providers that meet certain conditions, while providing certain procedures for addressing online infringement; it prohibits circumvention of digital technologies that control or limit access to copyrighted works; and it prohibits the removal or modification of certain types of copyright management information contained in protected works. Title II of the DMCA (sometimes also referred to as the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act, or OCILLA) is codified at Section 512, Title 17, of the United States Code.
Law Glossary
What Is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an executive agency of the United States under the direct authority of the President of the United States. The EPA’s mission is to protect people and the environment from significant health risks. The EPA is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing environmental regulations and policies, including regulating the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and use of chemicals and other pollutants. EPA enforcement powers include fines, sanctions, and other measures.