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Price isn't the main reason why U.S. buyers are crossing the Atlantic. Our research shows that customer growth and access to technology they can't find at home are the real drivers behind transatlantic M&A. 49% cite customer growth. 46% point to advanced technology. 40% want more diverse revenues. What's driving the shift? Read Eva Davis's take in The Deal Dividend. https://bit.ly/4z8Omaa #TheDealDividend #MA #TransatlanticDealmaking

A law firm MSO IPO could reshape how legal services businesses access capital and redefine the relationship between legal practice and outside investment. In a three-part series for Law360, Eric J. Knickrehm and Mike Blankenship examine the economic case for a law firm MSO IPO, the risks that could stand in the way, and the practical steps firms would need to take to reach the public markets. Part one: https://bit.ly/47sbkgm Part two: https://bit.ly/3VlQ3SY Part three: https://bit.ly/4hWwoBL

Bringing a rare combination of federal financial agency enforcement and client practice, Michael Frisch joins Winston Taylor as a partner in Chicago. Working across digital assets, cryptocurrency, and Web3, Mike leads market participants in their navigation of regulatory compliance, investigations, and enforcement matters. His experience spans private practice, Chicago government, and the CFTC, where he worked on some of the agency’s first cryptocurrency enforcement actions. https://bit.ly/4hzqS6V

Strategy that thinks ahead. We've won the Marketing Innovation (Americas) category at the WealthBriefing Marketing Awards 2026. The judges cited our blend of artificial intelligence, digital-first thinking, and a sophisticated global brand strategy—and said we've redefined how professional services firms can connect subject matter knowledge, strengthen client engagement, and achieve exceptional, measurable marketing performance.

Fluent in your world. Ranked highly by the industry and our peers. We've been ranked in 52 categories of the Legal 500 U.K. 2027 guide, including Tier 1 recognition in intellectual property, venture capital, private equity, real estate, life sciences, and private client. Our lawyers also secured 58 individual rankings, further demonstrating their depth of knowledge and reinforcing their position as trusted advisors to clients. #Legal500 #MajorLitigation #CriticalTransactions #StrategicIP #PrivateWealth

DOJ just rewrote the rules on agency guidance and qui tam dismissals under the FCA. Both revisions reshape how companies should think about FCA exposure—from the compliance records they create to the dismissal arguments they make. We break down the revisions and analyze their practical implications: https://bit.ly/3TSVY1o #FCA #ComplianceRisk | Suzanne Jaffe Bloom | T. Reed Stephens | Amandeep S. Sidhu | Nicholas Reinberg

A milestone transaction for OAG and its next stage of growth. We represented OAG International Ltd in its business combination agreement with Harvard Ave Acquisition Corporation. The combined business is expected to be publicly listed as OAG Pipeline Technologies Inc. Mike Blankenship led the team on the transaction that also included Katherine E., Jonathan Bodle, Riley Doggett, and Taylor Kim. https://bit.ly/4rCL0JI

Transforming the market and a transatlantic powerhouse. Congratulations to our EME Managing Partner Shane Gleghorn on winning Management Partner of the Year at the Legal Business Awards last night. Shane was recognized for guiding the firm through many years of record growth to position our business for further expansion, both ahead of and through our transformational transatlantic merger, and his role as one of the leaders in the market on sustainability. #WinstonTaylor #LegalBusinessAwards

Cross-border patent litigation just got more complicated. European courts are testing the patent jurisdictional reach and remedies beyond traditional borders. What does this mean for U.S. patent holders? Houston associate Brady Mills breaks it down in our latest Flash Brief. #WinstonTaylor #IP #PatentLaw

Deals cross borders. Problems can, too. Executive compensation, employee benefits, employment obligations, retention strategies, regulatory compliance. Get one of them wrong, and your transaction can slow down fast. On October 15, Winston Taylor’s transatlantic team will break down how leading companies and private equity sponsors manage workforce challenges that can make or break a deal. Get practical insights. Avoid costly surprises. Execute with confidence. Register here: https://bit.ly/4rtZQCp