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Michael Wu
Michael Wu
Partner
  • San Francisco , 
  • Los Angeles
Email
+1 415-591-6818
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Partner

  • San Francisco
  • Los Angeles
David A. Sakowitz
David A. Sakowitz
Partner
  • New York, 
  • London
Email
+1 212-294-2639
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Partner

  • New York
  • London
Michael J. Blankenship
Michael J. Blankenship
Partner
  • Houston, 
  • San Francisco , 
  • New York
Email
+1 713-651-2678
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Partner

  • Houston
  • San Francisco
  • New York
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Capabilities 71 results

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Venture Capital

Winston & Strawn serves as the primary legal counsel to more than 200 venture capital fund managers. As we have one of the most active venture capital fund practices among major law firms, we are uniquely positioned to understand the latest market trends for venture capital funds, which allows us to advise our clients on terms that are market for their respective fund(s)’ size, type, and vintage, as well as market terms for agreements entered into in connection with our clients’ businesses and investments. A large and growing client base gives us the opportunity to work on a wide range of funds and transactions and has enabled us to build a team of legal professionals with deep knowledge of the venture capital industry.   ...Read more

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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

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Private Equity

Winston & Strawn’s private equity attorneys provide strategic advice and legal counsel to middle-market private equity funds, hedge funds, family offices, real estate funds, alternative asset managers, portfolio companies, and institutional investors. We have one of the broadest and most active national middle-market private equity practices in the U.S. ...Read more

Experience 312 results

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October 27, 2025

Winston Advised GenNx360 Capital Partners in its sale of Aero 3, Inc.

A Winston team led by Justin Levy and Eric Kaufman represented GenNx360 Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm investing in industrial and service companies, in connection with the sale of Aero 3, Inc. to VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC), a leading provider of aviation aftermarket distribution and repair services.  Headquartered in Manchester, New Hampshire, Aero 3 is a diversified global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider and distributor supporting the commercial wheel and brake aftermarket. This transaction builds on GenNx360’s successful buy-and-build strategy....Read more

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September 23, 2025

Denali Capital Acquisition Corp Closes Business Combination with Semnur Pharmaceuticals

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Denali Capital Acquisition Corp. (OTCQB: DNQAF), a special purpose acquisition company, in the closing of its previously announced business combination with Semnur Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical late-stage specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel non-opioid pain therapies and a majority-owned subsidiary of Scilex Holding Company (Nasdaq: SCLX).  ...Read more

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September 11, 2025

$1.5 Billion Raymond James Financial, Inc. Public Offering of Senior Notes

We served as underwriters' counsel to BofA Securities, Citigroup, J.P. Morgan and Raymond James, as joint book-running managers, in connection with the registered public offering of $1.5 billion of Senior Notes by Raymond James Financial, Inc. comprised of $650 million of its 4.900% Senior Notes due 2035, and $850 million of its 5.650% Senior Notes due 2055....Read more
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December 8, 2025

Winston & Strawn Sponsors REITworld 2025 Annual Conference

Winston & Strawn is proud to sponsor the upcoming REITworld Annual Conference. The conference connects more than 1,000 REIT executives and investors to discuss company performance and investment opportunities for the year ahead. ...Read more

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November 20, 2025

Winston & Strawn Sponsors 2025 Smart Business Dealmakers South Florida M&A Conference

Winston & Strawn is proud to sponsor the upcoming Smart Business Dealmakers South Florida M&A Conference. The conference brings together hundreds of local dealmakers, including middle-market CEOs, top investors and lenders, and leading M&A advisers....Read more

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November 20, 2025

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2026 Proxy Season: A Look Ahead to Executive Compensation Issues and Considerations

As the 2026 proxy season approaches, companies should be mindful of developments in required executive compensation disclosures and related issues that may arise as they prepare proxy statements. This alert surveys key developments and provides specific action items for companies to consider.

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What Is Capitalization in Business?

Capitalization is the total amount of a company’s outstanding securities, including short-term debt, long-term debt, and equity securities....Read more

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São Paulo

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....Read more

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What Is an IPO?

An IPO is an initial public offering, in which shares of a private company are made available publicly for the first time, allowing a company to raise equity capital from public investors. Companies must meet specific legal, governance, and accounting requirements imposed by the securities exchanges and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to conduct an IPO. Companies hire investment banks to market the offering, evaluate investor demand, and set the IPO price....Read more
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