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International Arbitration

Winston has decades of experience representing clients in international arbitrations around the world. Representing clients in both commercial and investor-state international arbitrations, we are well known by the leading players in the global arbitration arena. Our integrated team of attorneys enforces awards worldwide, knows every angle of international disputes, and has a robust understanding of our client’s industries....Read more

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International Trade

International trade is essential for the growth and development of global economies and businesses. As international trade has expanded and developed, so too have the myriad rules and regulations that govern it. The global compliance environment is becoming more complex by the day and can be difficult to navigate without the assistance of experienced counsel. Failure to comply with international trade rules and regulations—even if done so unwittingly—can lead to civil and criminal penalties, monitorships, consent agreements, debarment, reputational damage, substantial administrative burden, legal expense, and unsatisfied business objectives. Increasingly, there also is exposure for individual officers/directors, which can include monetary penalties and, potentially, jail time. ...Read more

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March 16, 2026

Winston advised La Phocéenne de Cosmétique in connection with the acquisition of Laboratoires de Biarritz.

Winston & Strawn LLP Paris advised La Phocéenne de Cosmétique in connection with the acquisition of Laboratoires de Biarritz....Read more

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February 22, 2026

Winston advised the Compagnie Européenne de Garantie et Caution (CEGC, BPCE Group) financial creditors on the adoption of Réalités’ recovery plan by the Nantes Commercial Court

Winston & Strawn LLP Paris advised the Compagnie Européenne de Garantie et Caution (CEGC, BPCE Group) financial creditors on the adoption of Réalités’ recovery plan by the Nantes Commercial Court....Read more

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February 18, 2026

RF Acquisition Corp III Announces Closing of $100 Million Initial Public Offering

Winston & Strawn LLP represented  RF Acquisition Corp III, a newly organized special purpose acquisition company formed as a Cayman Islands exempted company, in connection with its $100M initial public offering. The Company priced 10,000,000 units at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and began trading under the ticker symbol “RFAMU” on February 13, 2026. Each unit consists of one ordinary share, par value $0.0001 per share, and one right to receive one-tenth of one ordinary share. ...Read more
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Sponsorship

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7 May 2026

Winston Sponsors Sport Resolutions Conference 2026

Winston is pleased to sponsor the annual Sport Resolutions Conference, which will take place at the Leonardo Royal London St Paul’s Hotel....Read more

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April 30, 2026

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4 Min Read

SEC and CFTC Propose Changes to Reduce Form PF Reporting Burdens

On April 20, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) (collectively, the Commissions) jointly proposed amendments to Form PF (the Proposal) that, if adopted, would significantly reduce reporting burdens for private fund advisers. The Proposal would largely unwind the comprehensive amendments to Form PF adopted in February 2024 (the 2024 Amendments) before the October 1, 2026 compliance date, primarily by increasing filing thresholds and eliminating or streamlining a number of reporting requirements.

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April 29, 2026

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The Tunney Act Under the Spotlight: Recent Settlements Reignite Calls for Reform of Antitrust Oversight

Recent settlements in DOJ antitrust enforcement actions have raised concerns on Capitol Hill and beyond about the adequacy of current safeguards governing the settlement of federal antitrust cases. 

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What Is a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO)?

Decentralized Autonomous Organizations, also known as DAOs, are being used as an alternative way to organize and manage an organization or even a company. In short, the organization is effectively “programmed” into a series of smart contracts that are stored on a blockchain. These smart contracts dictate the basis of the organization’s management and decision-making. Essentially, according to this CNBC article, a DAO is “an Internet community with a shared bank account”—the organization is run by code on the blockchain rather than a hierarchical leadership system. This implies that the organization’s members directly serve as managers and owners without a need for extra bureaucracy.    ...Read more

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What is MARPOL?

The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is an international treaty established to protect the marine environment by reducing the amount of pollution from ships. It is divided into six annexes addressing different forms of pollution including oil pollution, noxious liquid substances, harmful substances in packaged form, sewage pollution, garbage pollution, and air pollution. The regulations apply to both commercial and leisure vessels and are enforced by countries that are parties to the convention....Read more

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What Are Sanctions?

Sanctions are penalties or other means of enforcement used to provide incentives for obedience to the law, rules, and regulations. Sanctions can be used by one country or a group of countries against another country, organization, or individual. The implementation of sanctions is meant to encourage a change in behavior, punish non-compliance with international norms or laws, or achieve specific policy objectives. There are various types of sanctions, including economic or financial, diplomatic, military, or environmental. Sanctions can also take on several forms, such as penalties, fines, or restrictions....Read more
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