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Our capital markets and securities attorneys represent U.S. and international issuers, institutional investors, underwriters, and placement agents in a wide variety of public and private offerings of debt and equity securities.
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Winston & Strawn serves as the primary legal counsel to more than 200 venture capital fund managers. As we have one of the most active venture capital fund practices among major law firms, we are uniquely positioned to understand the latest market trends for venture capital funds, which allows us to advise our clients on terms that are market for their respective fund(s)’ size, type, and vintage, as well as market terms for agreements entered into in connection with our clients’ businesses and investments. A large and growing client base gives us the opportunity to work on a wide range of funds and transactions and has enabled us to build a team of legal professionals with deep knowledge of the venture capital industry.
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Winston offers a comprehensive cross-practice area Public Company Advisory Group, which leverages the collective experience of our Capital Markets and Securities, M&A, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, Complex Commercial and Securities Litigation, and Tax practices, to advise our clients on the wide range of issues they face as public companies. With extensive experience providing top-tier legal counsel to our clients, we have cultivated a deep reservoir of knowledge in SEC reporting and compliance, capital markets, executive compensation, and corporate governance matters, earning the trust of numerous public company clients as their legal advisors in these critical areas.
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|January 6, 2026
Brightwood Capital’s Acquisition of Museum of Illusions Group
A team led by Bradley Vaiana and Austin Leach represented Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC (“Brightwood”), a New York–based investment firm, in its acquisition of Museum of Illusions Group, the world’s largest privately held chain of museums, from Invera Capital Partners. As part of the transaction, five previously franchised locations will transition from the chain’s largest franchisee, LOL Entertainment, to become corporate-owned sites. Winston attorneys across multiple practice areas and offices, including M&A, Tax, Intellectual Property, Employee Benefits, and the firm’s UK office, assisted in structuring a complex cross-border transaction to support Brightwood's fund investment goals. The acquisitions were completed on January 6, 2026.
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|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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|December 15, 2025
Winston & Strawn LLP represented Apogem in the closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Lion Beverages, LLC. The transaction, led by Apogem and including J.P. Morgan Asset Management, RCP Advisors, and Montana Capital Partners, raised over $150 million, with significant participation from Encore Consumer Capital. The meaningful GP commitment underscores both confidence in Lion and alignment with investors.
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Recognitions
|January 30, 2026
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Winston Trademark Team Recognized in the WTR 1000 2026 Rankings
Winston & Strawn is once again recognized in World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000. WTR undertakes exhaustive qualitative research to identify the leading professionals and firms that are deemed outstanding at obtaining, protecting, managing, enforcing, and monetizing trademarks.
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|January 30, 2026
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Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK Partnerships Resoundingly Approve Combination
Transatlantic powerhouse Winston Taylor expected to launch in May
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|January 30, 2026
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DOJ Whistleblower Programs: How We Got Here
This article was originally published in Corporate Compliance Insights. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only.
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What Is Capitalization in Business?
Capitalization is the total amount of a company’s outstanding securities, including short-term debt, long-term debt, and equity securities.
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An IPO is an initial public offering, in which shares of a private company are made available publicly for the first time, allowing a company to raise equity capital from public investors. Companies must meet specific legal, governance, and accounting requirements imposed by the securities exchanges and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct an IPO. Companies hire investment banks to market the offering, evaluate investor demand, and set the IPO price.
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The Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act is legislation, enacted on April 5, 2012, designed to encourage funding of small businesses in the U.S. by easing securities regulations and therefore making it easier for private companies to access the public capital markets.