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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.
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White Collar & Government Investigations
Ranked Tier 1 Nationally for “Criminal Defense: White Collar” by Best Law Firms®2025, and recognized for “Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded – Nationwide” by Chambers USA in 2025, Winston’s White Collar & Government Investigations Practice assists individuals, companies, and organizations with government investigations and enforcement matters; related criminal and civil litigation; trials; appeals; congressional oversight; internal investigations; and compliance counseling and program development and enhancement. We are comprised of 80+ litigators, with more than a dozen former prosecutors from the SEC, Main Justice, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide, including four former U.S. Attorneys, Regional Supervisors, and a former Assistant Director, Enforcement Division, SEC. We are known for our zealous advocacy, our unyielding commitment to our clients, and for protecting and defending clients’ interests with legal acumen that’s second to none.
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Experience
|February 22, 2018
Winston Obtains Dismissal for Beverage Company in Consumer Class Action
Winston defended Hint, Inc. against a false advertising class action alleging that the company’s flavored water was falsely advertised as “100% natural.” Following an early deposition of the plaintiff, we sought Rule 11 sanctions for filing a lawsuit without a good-faith basis and false claims. The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the suit with prejudice and received no payment.
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|March 25, 2026
|9 Min Read
Navigating Venezuelan Oil and Gas Sanctions Rollbacks
This article was originally published in Law360. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only.
Seminar/CLE
|March 25, 2026
We were delighted to host a dynamic group of practitioners and industry leaders for an afternoon of insightful discussions on the evolving interplay between sanctions regimes, international arbitration, and cross-border enforcement.A special thank you to our moderators, Sara Susnjar and Suzanne Labi, and to our outstanding panelists, including Michael Stepek, Alice Flacco, Kate Siebke, Oliver Powell KC, Henry Reid, Sophie O'Sullivan, Matthew C. Bate, Ben Bruton, Daria Plakhova-Freshville, and Sebastián Mejía García for sharing their expertise and practical perspectives.
In the Media
|March 18, 2026
|1 Min Read
Imad Khan Discusses Venezuela Investment and Legal Risks in Q&A with BNamericas
Winston & Strawn partner Imad Khan was featured in a two part Q&A with BNamericas examining the opportunities and risks facing investors as Venezuela seeks to reopen its oil and gas sector to foreign investment following recent political changes, partial sanctions relief, and the approval of a new hydrocarbons law.
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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.
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Winston & Strawn’s Brussels office further establishes our preeminent EU antitrust/competition practice at the epicenter of European competition law. The office is located on the famous Rue de la Loi or Wetstraat, which connects the Belgium Federal Parliament with the European Commission headquarters—the Berlaymont—and the Justus Lipsius, home to the Council of the European Union.
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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.