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Winston & Strawn’s private equity attorneys provide strategic advice and legal counsel to middle-market private equity funds, hedge funds, family offices, real estate funds, alternative asset managers, portfolio companies, and institutional investors. We have one of the broadest and most active national middle-market private equity practices in the U.S.
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Our Patent Litigation Practice is one of the country’s most active and highly regarded. Our seasoned patent litigators bring extensive courtroom experience to every matter we handle. According to Lex Machina, we are among the top three national patent defense firms in the country for number of appearances and cases filed, and we also were the top national defense firm for number of patent trials in the last five years (2018–2022).
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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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|November 26, 2025
Winston & Strawn Represented CFS Brands in its Acquisition of Cornerstone Foodservice Group
Winston represented CFS Brands, a portfolio company of TJC, in its acquisition of Cornerstone Foodservice Group, a global leader in foodservice equipment serving both front- and back-of-house applications through a portfolio of established, innovative brands.
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|November 7, 2025
Precision Aviation Group - Acquisition of Helicopter Engine Repair Overhaul Services
A team led by Austin Leach and Justin Levy represented Precision Aviation Group (PAG) in its acquisition of H.E.R.O.S., a premier Rolls-Royce M250/RR300 engine MRO provider, and its affiliate, Hye-Tech Manufacturing.
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|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.
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|February 19, 2026
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Winston Ranked Among the Top Ten Firms for Patent Litigation by Patexia
Winston & Strawn was recognized among the top ten law firms for patent litigation in Patexia’s 2026 Patent Litigation Report. The ranking is based on both activity and performance.
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|February 19, 2026
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The Chicago Lawyer Showcases Winston’s New Chicago Office
Winston & Strawn Chairman Steve D’Amore and Chicago Office Managing Partner Bill O’Neil were featured in a Chicago Lawyer article highlighting the firm’s new Chicago office at 300 N. LaSalle. Designed to be modern, sustainable, and cutting-edge, the space provides an atmosphere that invites collaboration and creativity, as well as a place to break bread and socialize. A central feature of the new office is a café that serves as a gathering hub with varied seating for attorneys and staff, encouraging conversation. The space transforms weekly into a space for happy hour and informal connection.
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What Is Healthcare Privacy Law?
Today, healthcare privacy law is driven by the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule. This federal privacy rule establishes protections for specific patient health information. Healthcare plans, clearinghouses, and providers are subject to the law.
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What Is Healthcare Security Law?
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) established U.S. regulations to protect the privacy and security of individual health information. The healthcare security law creates these specific protections through both the HIPAA Privacy Rule and the HIPAA Security Rule. The Privacy Rule has set national standards for the protection of certain types of health information. The Security Rule established security standards for protecting consumers’ health information that is stored or transferred electronically. The healthcare Security Rule outlines the operational safeguards that organizations must implement to keep protected electronic health information secure.