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Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology
As interest in digital assets continues to rise, novel and complex legal issues emerge continually. Winston’s cross-border interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive regulatory, litigation, and transactional services on the array of issues confronting the digital assets industry. Our dedicated team features pioneering attorneys in the sector, leading litigators, former senior regulators, and in-house counsel.
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Product Liability & Mass Torts
Major multinational companies trust Winston to defend their products and reputations in high-profile, high-stakes product liability and mass tort claims. Our Product Liability & Mass Torts Practice is one of the industry’s most seasoned, with a deep bench of experienced lawyers and a unique combination of extensive trial experience and expansive technical knowledge.
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Experience
|May 10, 2024
Winston’s London Restructuring practice scores a significant win on appeal for Hong Kong and BVI liquidator claimants in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) based Peking University Founders Group Limited (PUFG) insolvency.
Experience
|November 4, 2021
Fortune Rise Acquisition Corp. Announces Pricing of US$85M IPO
Winston & Strawn LLP represented US Tiger Securities, Inc. as underwriter's counsel in connection with Fortune Rise Acquisition Corp.’s (NASDAQ: FRLA, the Company) IPO of 8,500,000 units at a price of US$10.00 per unit. The units are expected to be listed on The NASDAQ Global Market (NASDAQ) and trade under the ticker symbol "FRLAU," beginning on November 3, 2021. Each unit issued in the IPO consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one whole share of Class A common stock at a price of US$11.50 per share. After the securities comprising the units begin separate trading, the Class A common stock and warrants are expected to be listed on NASDAQ under the symbols "FRLA" and "FRLAW," respectively. The Company has granted the underwriters a 45-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,275,000 units at the IPO price to cover over-allotments, if any.
Experience
|May 10, 2021
Benson Hill Announces Business Combination with Star Peak Corp. II
Winston & Strawn LLP represented Benson Hill, Inc., a Missouri-based food technology company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, in its announced business combination with Star Peak Corp II (NYSE: STPC) (“Star Peak”), a special purpose acquisition corporation. Upon closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named “Benson Hill, Inc.” and is expected to be listed on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol “BHIL.” Benson Hill operates two business segments, Ingredients and Fresh, which can leverage the Company’s AI-driven proprietary CropOS® technology platform and integrated production systems to deliver enhanced products.
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In the Media
|September 23, 2025
|1 Min Read
Winston & Strawn partner Tom Melsheimer and Justice Craig Smith have published “On the Jury Trial: Principles and Practices for Effective Advocacy, Second Edition,” a fully revised version of their 2017 bestselling how-to guide designed to help trial lawyers hone their advocacy skills. The second edition reflects on expanded experience and the evolution of modern courtroom advocacy, providing fresh insights on today’s jurors and considers strategies to address the rise of remote legal representation.
Seminar/CLE
|September 18, 2025
Winston Hosts New York Financial Services Symposium 2025
Winston’s Financial Services Industry Group was pleased to host our New York Financial Services Symposium. The event included a half-day of programming led by top industry thought leaders. Find key takeaways from each panel discussion below.
The Reg E Reader
|September 2, 2025
|5 Min Read
Overdraft Practices Under Reg E: Regulatory Evolution, Compliance Risks, and Enforcement Trends
Overdraft fees have been a persistent concern for lawmakers and regulators since the rise of electronic banking in the late 20th century.
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Emerging technology is a term generally used to describe a new technology, but it may also refer to the continuing development of an existing technology; it can have slightly different meaning when used in different areas, such as media, business, science, or education. The term commonly refers to technologies that are currently developing, or that are expected to be available within the next five to ten years, and is usually reserved for technologies that are creating, or are expected to create, significant social or economic effects.
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Winston & Strawn’s São Paulo office reflects the firm’s long-term investment in Brazil and the significant commitment of Winston’s Latin America practice group members to the country over many decades. Our fully bilingual São Paulo-based attorneys represent clients on international financing, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and disputes. They also act as a relationship touch point for global clients looking to expand into Brazil, ensuring an integrated and seamless service. Our São Paulo attorneys have in-depth knowledge of the region’s legal, cultural, political, regulatory, and commercial frameworks, which have earned them recognition from Chambers Global, Chambers Brazil, Chambers Latin America, Leaders League, The Legal 500, Latinvex, IFLR 1000, and LatinFinance, among many others.
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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.