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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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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 healthcare 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 Healthcare & 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

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December 15, 2025

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Apogem in the closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Lion Beverages, LLC.

Winston & Strawn LLP represented Apogem in the closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Lion Beverages, LLC. The transaction, led by Apogem and including J.P. Morgan Asset Management, RCP Advisors, and Montana Capital Partners, raised over $150 million, with significant participation from Encore Consumer Capital. The meaningful GP commitment underscores both confidence in Lion and alignment with investors....Read more

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February 12, 2024

£350m Everton Stadium Private Placement

Winston & Strawn advised JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in connection with a revolving credit facility for Premier League football club Everton Football Club. The new debt refinanced a complex series of the Club’s existing loans from multiple parties and was arranged in connection with the acquisition of the majority stake in the Club by The Friedkin Group from Farhad Moshiri....Read more

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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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Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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December 31, 2025

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Section 16 Obligations Expand to Apply to Foreign Private Issuers

On December 18, 2025, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026, the Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIAA) was signed into law. The HFIAA amends Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require directors and executive officers of foreign private issuers with a class of equity securities registered under Section 12 of the Exchange Act to comply with the same insider reporting rules that apply to U.S. domestic issuers. Beginning in March 2026, covered FPI insiders must publicly disclose their equity ownership and transactions on the same forms used by U.S. issuers—Forms 3, 4, and 5.

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December 22, 2025

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Wall Street Never Sleeps (And Now, Neither Does Nasdaq)

On December 15, 2025, the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) announced that it intends to formally seek Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval to expand its weekday trading schedule to 23 hours per day, a significant increase from the current 16-hour framework. The proposal builds on earlier statements by Nasdaq President , Tal Cohen, indicating that Nasdaq has begun discussions with regulators regarding the expanded trading schedule and is targeting a potential launch in the second half of 2026.

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December 15, 2025

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Professional Swimmers May Be Eligible for Money Damages From a Class Action Settlement

Winston & Strawn LLP, representing Thomas A. Shields, Katinka Hosszú, and plaintiff classes of professional swimmers, is pleased to announce that it has reached a settlement with World Aquatics to resolve the claims on behalf of professional swimmers in the case Shields et al. v. Federation Internationale De Natation, pending in the Northern District of California....Read more
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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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