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Winston has one of the world’s premier sports law practices. Our work has included some of the most famous legal matters in sports history—including Alston v. NCAA, the case that culminated in a 9–0 Supreme Court victory for the college players against the NCAA; the US$2.15B Los Angeles Dodgers acquisition; McNeil v. the NFL, the landmark antitrust jury trial that led to the establishment of free agency in the NFL; the multi-billion-dollar construction and permanent financings for SoFi Stadium; and Morgan v. USSF, the case that led to a historic equal pay settlement for the players on the Women’s National Team. Our work is transforming this global, multibillion-dollar industry.
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Winston offers a full-service energy practice. With four decades of experience handling a broad array of services for participants across the energy industry and in key markets worldwide, our practitioners have developed a deep familiarity and keen sense of the market. Our experience spans electric generation, transmission, distribution, and fuel supply and transportation in the power sector—including conventional and renewable resources—as well as the upstream, midstream, downstream, and oilfield services segments in the oil and gas sector. Additionally, our team is at the forefront of the flourishing market for energy transition, and we bring practical experience, perspective, and innovative thinking to this rapidly expanding segment of energy sector.
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Winston has been a major player in the life sciences industry for decades. We represent market-leading clients across this broad sector, including companies involved in pharmaceuticals, biologics, biosimilars, biotechnology, and medical devices. Our attorneys are seasoned practitioners—many of whom have technical degrees in areas key to the life sciences sector, including biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and biomedical engineering—and bring a unique understanding of the industry and perspective to our representations.
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|November 29, 2024
Winston Paris office has assisted 21 Invest France, a key player in French private equity, in acquiring a stake in Donora, the newly formed holding company for Leetchi and iRaiser.
Experience
|November 12, 2024
Kans Capital acquires stake in two hotels in the US
Winston & Strawn LLP advised Kans Capital Investments LLC (Kans), a Mexican private equity fund, in a joint venture arrangement with Castillo Funding, LLC (Castillo), whereby the parties have entered into an agreement to acquire U.S.-based Courtyard and Residence Inn hotels from Annemid PWDP, LLC. Under the terms of the all-stock transaction, Kans will hold 80% interest and Castillo 20% in the joint operations. The parties have also entered into new franchise agreements with Courtyard and Residence Inn, further solidifying the partnership.
Experience
|June 13, 2024
Winston advises Ardian on its acquisition of a majority stake in Alstef Group
Winston has advised Ardian, a leading global private investment firm, in connection with its exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Alstef Group, a provider of automated and robotic solutions for the airport, logistics, and parcel sorting markets, alongside the Group's management team and employee shareholders. As part of this transaction, the founders (Pierre Marol and Jean-Luc Thomé) and Future French Champions, the joint venture between Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Bpifrance, will also reinvest alongside Ardian.
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Press Release
|November 24, 2025
|5 Min Read
Winston & Strawn Names 18 New Partners Globally
Chicago – November 24, 2025 – Winston & Strawn LLP is pleased to announce that 18 of the firm’s lawyers have been elevated to partner.
Global Trade & Foreign Policy Insights
|November 6, 2025
|4 Min Read
U.S. Asks for Input to Shape Global AI Strategy
On October 28, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration released a request for information (the RFI) to guide its formulation of the American AI Exports Program (the Program), with comments due November 28.
Global Trade & Foreign Policy Insights
|November 4, 2025
|4 Min Read
White House Announces One-Year Suspension of Affiliates Rule Starting Nov. 10
Over the weekend, the White House announced, as a part of its economic and trade relations deal with China, that the U.S. will suspend implementation of the Affiliates Rule (a/k/a the BIS 50 Percent Ownership Rule) effective November 10, 2025.
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Winston & Strawn’s New York office opened in 1989 and has since grown to become the firm’s second-largest location, with 225+ lawyers distributed across 16 practice areas. Based in the iconic MetLife Building above Grand Central Station in Midtown Manhattan, our New York lawyers represent 80+ Fortune 500 companies from the city’s business epicenter. Our New York attorneys are tenacious and insightful, and they reflect the rich tapestry of New York City, with lawyers from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives working closely to support each other's success and achieve their clients' goals. Several of our firmwide employee networks are chaired by New York attorneys. Our New York office’s welcoming and collaborative atmosphere can be seen through numerous office-wide events, including volunteer opportunities, gatherings to connect over food and drinks, wellness event pop-ups, and annual entry in the NYC Lawyers Basketball League. Creating a connected and supportive setting for attorneys and business professionals fosters camaraderie and encourages all of us to work harder for one another and our clients.