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Derek G. Barella
Derek G. Barella
Of Counsel
  • Chicago
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+1 312-558-8002
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Of Counsel

  • Chicago
T. Reed Stephens
T. Reed Stephens
Partner
  • Washington, DC
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+1 202-282-5795
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Partner

  • Washington, DC
Shawn R. Obi
Shawn R. Obi
Partner
  • Los Angeles, 
  • San Francisco
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+1 213-615-1763
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Partner

  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
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Capabilities 28 results

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Life Sciences

Winston has been a major player in the life sciences industry for decades. We represent market-leading clients across this broad sector, including companies involved in pharmaceuticals, biologics, biosimilars, biotechnology, and medical devices. Our attorneys are seasoned practitioners—many of whom have technical degrees in areas key to the life sciences sector, including biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and biomedical engineering—and bring a unique understanding of the industry and perspective to our representations....Read more

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Medical Devices

The medical device industry is currently undergoing monumental change—from supply chain challenges to disruptive technologies and economic fluctuations. To pave the way for a more accessible and innovative health care landscape—including advances in wearables, implants, diagnostics, mobility, drug delivery—the evolving and expansive medical device industry faces wide-ranging legal needs. Clients in this sector can tap the remarkable depth and breadth of our sector-focused and skilled attorneys in the U.S. and abroad. Our Health Care & Life Sciences Industry Group engages clients at all points in the product development life cycle to provide sound advice and practical solutions regardless of the client’s size or the complexity of their need. We help clients navigate today’s complex regulatory landscape, defend products and reputations in the face of high-profile product liability and mass tort claims, protect innovative intellectual property (IP), and leverage cross-border experience to advise on commercial transactions....Read more

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Oil & Gas

Winston’s oil and gas attorneys have handled a broad range of transactions and disputes across the oil and gas and energy transition sectors’ complete value chain. Our attorneys have a firm grasp on where the market is at any point in time and are able to navigate challenges such as increased market consolidation and volatility. Years of industry and practical experience have provided our attorneys with a deep understanding of the dynamics of the global oil and gas and energy markets. In fact, our broad footprint is a key factor in our ability to serve the varied needs of the firm’s energy clients. We bring significant industry knowledge that is underscored by our experience in the multi-faceted upstream, midstream, downstream, and energy transition markets, as well as the oilfield services and equipment sector....Read more

Experience 4 results

Experience

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February 12, 2024

£350m Everton Stadium Private Placement

Experience

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July 20, 2021

Velocity Acquisition Corp.'s Business Combination with BBQ Holding, LLC

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Velocity Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: VELO), a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, in connection with its business combination agreement with BBQ Holding, LLC, a leading specialty e-commerce platform for higher-end BBQ grills, grilling accessories, and outdoor living products for both homeowners and professional builders (“BBQGuys” or the Company). As a result, BBQGuys will become a publicly listed company on NASDAQ under the new ticker symbol “BBQG.” The transaction values the Company, which generated revenue of US$264M in 2020, at a pro forma equity value of approximately US$963M and an enterprise value of approximately US$839M. Estimated cash proceeds to the Company from the transaction are expected to consist of Velocity’s US$230M of cash in trust (assuming no redemptions). The Company expects to use the proceeds from the transaction to invest in BBQGuys’ key growth initiatives, including acquisitions, and provide additional working capital in addition to covering transaction-related costs. Upon the closing of the transaction, and assuming none of Velocity’s public stockholders elect to redeem their shares, existing BBQGuys shareholders, including BVP, are expected to own 71% of the combined company, the Velocity sponsors are expected to own 5% of the combined company, and public stockholders are expected to own 24% of the combined company. As part of BVP’s “Share the Gains” program, BVP’s principals are allocating 10% of their carried interest to the non-senior management employees of BBQGuys (subject to vesting)....Read more

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February 25, 2021

Velocity Acquisition Corp.'s Closing of US$230M IPO

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Velocity Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, in its IPO of 23,000,000 units at a price of US$10.00 per unit, including 3,000,000 units issued pursuant to the exercise by the underwriters of their over-allotment option in full. The units are listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market and began trading under the ticker symbol "VELOU" on February 23, 2021. Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock of the Company and one-third of one redeemable warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of US$11.50 per share. Once 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 "VELO" and "VELOW," respectively. While the Company may pursue an initial business combination with a company in any sector or geography, it intends to focus its search on "digital transformation" businesses — i.e., companies enabling corporations to accelerate the full digitization of their businesses — including digital services, digital platforms, and related sectors in North America. Velocity is the second special purpose acquisition company launched by &vest, an investment platform founded and led by CEO Doug Jacob...Read more
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Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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August 19, 2025

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6 Min Read

NYSE Comes to Texas

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has relocated its Chicago-based electronic exchange to Dallas, Texas, rebranding it as NYSE Texas (NYSE Texas). The move is intended to capitalize on Texas’s pro-business environment and the state’s significant concentration of NYSE-listed companies. 

Client Alert

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August 6, 2025

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4 Min Read

New York’s LLC Transparency Act Goes into Effect January 1, 2026

In December 2024, Winston’s CTA Task Force attorneys began covering a series of judicial actions that affected the enforcement status of the Corporate Transparency Act and its beneficial ownership information reporting rule.
On December 23, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the LLC Transparency Act into law, with a chapter amendment to be approved by the New York State Legislature. The chapter amendment was later approved, and on March 1, 2024, Governor Hochul signed the amended LLC Transparency Act (the Act) into law. The Act takes effect on January 1, 2026 and requires all limited liability companies formed in New York State or qualified to do business in New York State to file a beneficial ownership disclosure or attestation of exemption with the New York Department of State.

Competition Corner

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July 28, 2025

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9 Min Read

New Legislation and Enforcement Initiatives: The State Enforcement Future and Impact

As federal antitrust enforcement continues to evolve, adjust priorities, and in some cases, stall out, states are increasingly enhancing their enforcement focus, resources, and law.

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Other Results 17 results

Law Glossary

What Is the Patent Dance?

Colloquially referred to as the “patent dance,” the BPCIA provides a framework that includes certain steps and a schedule during which the applicant and reference product sponsor exchange confidential information disclosed in the aBLA. During the patent dance, the applicant and sponsor identify the patents that could be litigated in the future during two potential phases of litigation. In the first phase, the sponsor can allege infringement of a subset of the patents identified during the patent dance. The second phase begins after the sponsor receives the Notice of Commercial Marketing from the applicant. During this second phase, the sponsor can assert any remaining patents that were not asserted in the first phase....Read more

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