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Professionals 223 results

Alicia Duncan

Assistant GC and Chief Ethics Officer

Chicago

+1 312-558-6073

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Assistant GC and Chief Ethics Officer

Chicago

Dariia Mokhnachova

Associate

Paris

+33 1 53 64 82 07

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Associate

Paris

Carrie Hardman

Partner

New York

+1 212-294-5391

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Partner

New York

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Power & Transmission

Winston’s broad-based, fully integrated Energy Practice is among the most experienced in the current market, and we advise enterprises with interests in power generation from both renewable and conventional sources; transmission, including generation interconnection and transmission access; and storage projects on a full panoply of legal and business needs. We have handled power transactions since the infusion of independent power producers (IPPs) into the sector in the 1970s, which helped establish our reputation as one of the leading firms for power sector transactions, including electric generation, transmission, distribution, and fuel supply. We also handle various types of energy-related disputes before federal and state courts, arbitral panels on the domestic and international levels, and before regulatory authorities. Collectively, our lawyers deliver exceptional value due to the team’s depth of experience, the efficiency that comes with such experience, and our institutional knowledge of our clients’ businesses....Read more

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Food & Beverage

As a leading law firm with decades of experience representing the interests of food and beverage clients, Winston has a dedicated multinational and cross-disciplinary team of attorneys that focuses on the unique and varied ways in which laws, regulations, and market forces impact our clients in this sector....Read more

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Winston is a leading advisor to public and private companies and investment advisers on corporate transactions. We have experience representing public and private companies, financial sponsors, boards of directors and special committees, financial advisors, and management teams. This perspective enables us to understand the concerns of parties on all sides of the table, protect our clients’ interests, and execute deals....Read more

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Experience

May 15, 2025

Winston Secures Federal Circuit Victory for Snap Axing Image-Presentation Patents on the Pleadings

Experience

March 31, 2025

ESOP Class Claims Flop

Experience

December 10, 2024

Winston Represents Ferrovial Airports Holdings US Corp in the Sale of its Membership Interest in Ferrovial Vertiports US LLC and its Subsidiary to Atlantic Aviation Infrastructure Corporation

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In the Media

July 3, 2025

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Mike Blankenship Discusses Increase in Refinancing Activity in Octus Americas Private Credit Review

Winston & Strawn partner Mike Blankenship was quoted in Octus’ Americas Private Credit Review discussing the increase in refinancing activity. The Federal Reserve’s recent announcement that interest rates will hold steady in the second quarter may have pushed sponsors to move forward with refinancing efforts after delayed in hopes of rate cuts. Additionally, sponsors executing rollup strategies have found that they have acquired platforms with smaller business units that are unrelated to the core business they want to hold in the long term. These dynamics are surfacing in how sponsors approach recapitalizations and exits....Read more

MaritimeFedWatch

July 2, 2025

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U.S. Maritime Administration Proposes Vessel Citizenship Changes

The U.S. Maritime Administration proposed changing the way persons prove U.S. citizenship for participation in various programs on July 1, 2025. Those regulations were last adjusted in 2004. MARAD proposed changes initially in 2019. The proposal is of special interest to public companies seeking to qualify for MARAD programs.

Competition Corner

July 2, 2025

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Spotlight on Japan: Japan’s New Freelance Act – A Comparative Overview with U.S. and EU Legal Frameworks

This post highlights key aspects of the Japan Freelance Act and compares them with relevant legal frameworks in the United States—particularly in California and New York—as well as in Europe with an aim to help businesses operating globally understand the important legal considerations when working with freelance workers across jurisdictions.

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What Is the Better Business Bureau (BBB)?

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is a private organization that provides the public with information on businesses and charities. It also handles consumer complaints about firms. The nonprofit bureau has developed a rating system for businesses based on a scale of A+ to F. Each rating is determined according to specific criteria relating to a company’s ethics and performance. The BBB offers guidance to companies on proper practices. Firms that follow these policies and pay annual dues can become accredited through the bureau. To obtain accreditation, a business must be operate with transparency, be appropriately licensed, adhere to BBB advertising codes, and have no unresolved consumer complaints....Read more

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What Is the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)?

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is the U.S. Government agency that leases offshore areas on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for energy development, including offshore renewable energy such as offshore wind. The organization’s goal is to responsibly manage OCS energy and resources in the interest of energy independence, environmental sustainability, economic development, and national security. BOEM utilizes the expertise of scientists and technical professionals who share information and research that contributes to the bureau’s decision making. The bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Interior. BOEM’s sister agency—the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement or BSEE—enforces offshore safety, environmental and other requirements in tandem with BOEM issued leases and works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal and state agencies. BOEM has reported that OCS production accounts for approximately 18 percent of the nation’s crude oil supply and 4 percent of the domestic natural gas supply. BOEM is currently engaged in an extensive offshore wind leasing program with a number of leases already existing for wind farms off the U.S. East Coast....Read more