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Our attorneys have extensive experience counseling U.S. and multinational public companies across a range of industries in all aspects of corporate governance, securities, and compliance matters. We advise public companies, boards of directors and their committees, and senior executives on the corporate governance and compliance matters that public companies and their leadership confront—from board structuring and succession planning to shareholder activism and SEC regulation. Drawing on our experience as seasoned counselors, we keep clients abreast of evolving trends and best practices to proactively manage any governance or compliance issues. We have assembled one of the most experienced teams of any law firm in the country that’s counseling public companies.
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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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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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|January 29, 2026
A team led by Justin Levy, Austin Leach, and Ben Popeck served as sell-side advisors to GenNx360 Capital Partners in the sale of its portfolio company, Precision Aviation Group, to VSE Corporation for a total upfront consideration of approximately $2.025 billion in cash and equity. PAG expects to generate approximately $615 million of adjusted revenue for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. Together, VSE and PAG will create a more diversified, globally scaled aviation aftermarket platform with broader technical capabilities and an expanded portfolio of proprietary repair and solutions content designed to strengthen customer support, extend asset life, and reduce total cost of ownership.
Experience
|January 22, 2026
Advised SQM on US$600M offering of subordinated capital notes due 2056 (Hybrid Bond Offering)
Winston & Strawn LLP advised longstanding client Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. (“SQM”) (NYSE: SQM) on its US$600 million offering of subordinated capital notes. The notes were offered in the United States pursuant to Rule 144A and outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S.The subordinated capital notes are due in 2056 and constitute SQM’s first international hybrid bond issuance, structured to be consistent with SQM’s recent UF 10 million (approximately US$ 430 million) Series S hybrid-subordinated bond issuance in the Chilean securities market. The notes bear an initial annual interest rate of 5.625% and are subject to reset on April 22, 2031 (the “First Reset Date”), and on every fifth anniversary thereafter, based on a spread over the 5-year U.S. Treasury bond rate, with interest rate step-ups on the fifth and twentieth anniversaries of the First Reset Date. The transaction closed on January 22, 2026.BofA Securities, Inc., Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Santander US Capital Markets LLC, and Scotia Capital (USA) Inc. acted as initial purchasers of the notes.Link Capital Partners was financial advisor to SQM.SQM is a global company with a leading position in the lithium, iodine, and potassium nitrate markets. It develops and produces a diverse range of products for industries essential to human progress, including health, nutrition, renewable energy, and technology, driven by innovation and technological development.The Winston & Strawn team advising on the transaction included corporate partner Sey-Hyo Lee (New York) and foreign legal advisor Bruno M. Fiorino (New York). Partner Katherine Erbeznik (New York) advised on tax matters.
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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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Sponsorship
|February 26, 2026
Winston & Strawn Sponsors, Speaks at Global Banking & Markets Latin America 2026
Winston & Strawn is a proud Silver Sponsor of Global Banking & Markets Latin America 2026, a flagship capital markets event that showcases the region’s leading transactions and financial innovation, connects dealmakers across continents, and highlights both the momentum and the challenges shaping Latin American financial markets.
Recognitions
|February 24, 2026
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Julissa Reynoso Named to Crain’s New York Business’ 2026 List of Notable Women in Law
Winston & Strawn partner Julissa Reynoso has been recognized on Crain’s New York Business’ 2026 Notable Women in Law list. This award celebrates outstanding lawyers whose work shapes commerce, policy, civil rights, and culture on both a local and international scale.
Investigations, Enforcement, & Compliance Alerts
|February 24, 2026
|5 Min Read
Mexico City Policy: Latest Expansion
On January 27, 2026, the Trump administration announced what it called “a historic expansion” of the Mexico City Policy, a longstanding U.S. rule restricting foreign aid funding related to abortion. The expansion extends the policy beyond abortion to include activities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and gender‑affirming care. Effective February 26, 2026, the change represents the most significant revision to the policy in its 40‑year history and could substantially reshape the distribution of U.S. foreign assistance worldwide.
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What Is the Equal Rights Amendment?
Currently, the Constitution does not guarantee that all the rights it protects are held equally by all citizens without regard to sex. With 24 words, the Equal Rights Amendment would change that. It would provide that “[e]quality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex.” It would also give Congress the power to enforce that constitutional guarantee by passing legislation.
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What Is the Nasdaq Composite Index?
The Nasdaq Composite Index is a market capitalization-weighted index of almost all the stocks listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange. It is a broad index that is heavily weighted toward the important information technology sector, followed by consumer discretionary and healthcare companies. The index is composed of both domestic and international companies.