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Professionals 22 results

Ben D. Smolij
Ben D. Smolij
Partner
  • Houston
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+1 713-651-2644
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Partner

  • Houston
Don J. McDermett
Don J. McDermett
Partner
  • Dallas
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+1 214-453-6388
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Partner

  • Dallas
Dominick P. DeChiara
Dominick P. DeChiara
Chief Strategy Officer
  • New York
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+1 212-294-2609
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Chief Strategy Officer

  • New York
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Capabilities 5 results

Practice Area

REITs

Our REIT attorneys are experienced in the planning and implementation of a variety of organizational and real estate ownership structures used for REIT formations and transactions. We understand the complex requirements of asset ownership and character of income that must be met to qualify for pass-through tax treatment under the Internal Revenue Code. Our team has extensive experience with IPOs, private placement of debt, securitization of debt, public/private preferred and common equity offerings, PIPE transactions, recapitalizations, trust preferred securities, asset purchase and dispositions, §1031 exchanges, and mergers and acquisitions. Our experience in capital raising (via public and private securities offerings), securitization, and structured finance transactions is just as deep....Read more

Practice Area

Capital Markets

Our capital markets and securities attorneys represent U.S. and international issuers, institutional investors, underwriters, and placement agents in a wide variety of public and private offerings of debt and equity securities....Read more

Region

Latin America & Caribbean

Winston’s deep experience representing companies and investors across Latin America and the Caribbean has made the firm a “go-to” resource for the strategic development of our clients’ businesses and the vigorous protection of their interests in the region. With broad command of a diverse range of issues within the region’s key industry sectors, we advise Fortune 500 companies, government and quasi-governmental entities, financial institutions, private equity and other investors, domestic and international oil and gas exploration and production companies, refiners and shippers, and a range of commercial and infrastructure developers....Read more

Experience 19 results

Experience

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September 19, 2024

Cohn & Gregory Supply Sale to Venturi Supply

Experience

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September 5, 2024

GenNx360 Capital Partners in its Acquisition of Shenandoah Industrial Solutions

Experience

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October 27, 2023

Paceline Equity Partners in Its US$50M Investment in Kelso Industries

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Insights & News 66 results

News

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February 4, 2025

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7 Min Read

Trump Administration Confirmation Hearings: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard Policy Insights

In this series, we summarize each candidate’s relevant positions. For more insights on the Trump Administration, visit The Oval Update. ...Read more

Press Release

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February 26, 2024

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3 Min Read

Winston & Strawn Names New Litigation and Transactions Department Co-Chairs

Chicago – February 26, 2024 – Winston & Strawn LLP today announced the appointment of new Litigation and Transactions Department leaders. Linda Coberly and Tom Melsheimer will serve as co-chairs of the Litigation Department, and Timothy Kincaid and Brad Vaiana will co-chair the Transactions Department....Read more

Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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February 13, 2024

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10+ Min Read

SEC Officials and Others Gather at 2024 Northwestern Securities Regulation Institute

The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted its 51stannual Securities Regulation Institute from January 22, 2024 to January 24, 2024 in Coronado, California. Various practitioners and professionals from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), law firms, academic institutions, accounting firms and SEC reporting companies participated in the conference. Winston & Strawn LLP was a sponsor of the event. Below is a summary of key takeaways from the conference.

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Other Results 2 results

Location

New York

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....Read more

Location

Washington, DC

Winston & Strawn’s Washington, D.C. office—the first outside of Chicago—opened its doors in 1970. The office is home to 75+ lawyers, many of whom are nationally recognized and award-winning, with experience navigating clients through regulatory and enforcement issues as well as complicated governmental processes. Located in the center of the nation’s capital, the D.C. office assists clients at the intersection of business, government, and law. We represent 75+ Fortune 500 companies and employ eight lawyers with prior government experience. The office also boasts a nationally ranked eDiscovery group known for providing a full-service practice....Read more
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