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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 70 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

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

Practice Area

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 298 results

Experience

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June 12, 2025

Winston Serves as Lead Counsel to CGP Capital Partners in New Continuation Vehicle

Experience

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May 27, 2025

PicoCELA Inc. Closes $1.8 Public Offering

Experience

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April 29, 2025

Stream Realty Completes Ownership Transfer of Houston Center

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Insights & News 1,186 results

Webinar

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July 17, 2025

Newly Public Companies: How to Thrive After Ringing the Bell

Going public is a major milestone, but it is only the beginning. Newly public companies must quickly adapt to a dynamic environment defined by regulatory obligations, market scrutiny, and constant stakeholder expectations. Join us for a timely webinar as our panel of industry leaders explores how companies can successfully navigate life after the IPO....Read more

Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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June 30, 2025

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7 Min Read

Recent Executive Orders Are Reshaping DEI Disclosures in 2025 Proxy Statements

Following a series of executive orders issued by the Trump administration targeting DEI initiatives, many companies have made significant changes to their proxy statements this season. Disclosures relating to racial and gender diversity were once considered essential, and while proxy advisory firms continue to consider such disclosures when making voting recommendations, now many companies are skirting around the topic or eliminating any mention of diversity altogether. 

In the Media

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June 26, 2025

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1 Min Read

Mike Blankenship Discusses Increased Equity Contributions in M&A Market with LevFin Insights

Winston & Strawn partner Mike Blankenship was quoted in a LevFin Insights article discussing how the slowed M&A environment is translating to larger transaction sizes with higher equity contributions....Read more
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Other Results 55 results

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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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