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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.
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Winston’s financial crimes compliance lawyers have been providing regulatory compliance counseling and enforcement services related to the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AML), and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) policy for decades. We also have experience with international AML matters, including in the EU and with respect to Financial Actions Task Force (FATF) recommendations.
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|July 5, 2023
Southern Cross Group's Sale of S.I.N. Implant System to Henry Schein, Inc.
A Winston & Strawn team led by Kevin Smith represented Southern Cross Group, one of the longest standing and largest independent Latin American focused private equity fund managers, in the sale of S.I.N. Implant System, one of Brazil’s leading manufacturers of dental implants, to Henry Schein, Inc. Based in São Paulo and founded in 2003, S.I.N. manufactures an extensive line of products to perform dental implant procedures and is focused on advancing the development of value-priced dental implants. S.I.N. recently expanded the distribution of its products into the United States and other international markets.
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|October 31, 2025
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Winston & Strawn Ranked in 2025 Chambers Brazil: Transactional Guide
Winston & Strawn has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers Brazil: Transactional Guide. Chambers Brazil ranks and reviews the top law firms and lawyers in Brazil based on in-depth research and client feedback across key practice areas and industry sectors. The firm was ranked for its strength in the following international firm practice areas:
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|October 16, 2025
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Winston & Strawn was recognized as the Best International Law Firm: Corporate and M&A during Brazil’s Leading Lawyers Awards 2025, which is organized by Leaders League. This recognition–earned after a short time with physical presence in Brazil–underscores our strength in the country and reflects the collaborative efforts across all Winston offices.
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|October 2, 2025
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Winston & Strawn Leads Latinvex’s 2025 Ranking of Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America
Winston & Strawn lawyers have been named to Latinvex’s 2025 list of the Top 100 Female Lawyers in Latin America—the most of any firm featured this year.
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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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For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on cultivating an internal culture of inclusion and opportunity, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history, while looking ahead to effect change in our industry.
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