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Energy Transition

As core segments of the global economy continue to embrace sustainable and carbon-neutral energy resources as complementary and integral to fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption, we stand ready to guide our clients through the energy transition. Our team is at the forefront of the flourishing energy transition market, and we bring practical experience, perspective, and innovative thinking to the sector. By combining our more than 40 years of experience in renewable and conventional energy with an integrated service approach, we help clients to plan for, invest in, and thrive in today’s shifting environment. Not only does our team include experienced energy and corporate lawyers, but also practitioners with deep experience in tax credits and tax equity, project finance, infrastructure, and power and renewables to serve the varied needs of our client base....Read more

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Structured Finance

Our structured finance group is widely recognized as a leader, encompassing Esoteric Finance, Residential Asset Finance and Securitization, and CLOs/Fund Finance. Positioned prominently at the forefront of the industry, our team boasts extensive experience across a broad spectrum of assets, with a particular focus on bespoke structures and emerging and/or “esoteric” assets, including residential and commercial PACE, RMBS, and CMBS; aircraft, vessel, and railcar finance; FinTech and marketplace lending; CLOs; specialty finance; consumer and business lending; energy structured finance (including solar finance and reserve-based finance); derivatives and structured products; lease and operating asset finance; trade receivables; litigation settlement financing; and life settlements....Read more

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Finance

Keeping a deal moving forward can be challenging. Our 100+ Finance attorneys help clients maintain momentum with a commitment to understanding the challenges, risks, and opportunities they face. Our team has developed great insights through the representation of financial institutions and corporate enterprises of all types and sizes in the finance industry. We have a well-rounded finance practice, with dedicated teams that advise banks, credit funds, alternative capital providers, sponsors, and corporations on a wide range of transactions including debt finance (leveraged, asset-based, and reserve-based lending), fund finance, structured finance, derivatives and structured products, project finance, and transportation finance....Read more

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Capital Markets & Securities Law Watch

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February 28, 2025

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SEC Issues New Guidance on Exclusion of Shareholder Proposals

On February 12, 2025, the staff (Staff) of the Division of Corporation Finance of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (CF) (SLB 14M), which provides updated information for public companies and shareholders regarding shareholder proposals pursuant to Rule 14a-8 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ( Exchange Act) and outlines a new approach towards excluding shareholder proposals from a company’s proxy statement. Released on the cusp of proxy season, SLB 14M (i) rescinds Staff Legal Bulletin 14L, which was issued in November 2021 (SLB 14L), (ii) generally reinstates previous guidance relating to the scope and application of exclusions under Rule 14a-8(i)(5) under the Exchange Act (Rule 14a-8(i)(5)) and Rule 14a‑8(i)(7) under the Exchange Act (Rule 14a-8(i)(7)) and (iii) addresses certain other aspects of Rule 14a-8, as discussed below. While SLB 14L previously had made it more difficult for companies to justify excluding shareholder proposals, new SLB 14M has now afforded companies some additional flexibility by loosening the criteria for exclusion.

Recognitions

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February 27, 2025

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Winston Advises on PFI Americas Awards Renewable Deal of the Year

The Winston-advised Green River Energy Center financing was selected by the Project Finance International (PFI) Americas Awards as its Renewable Deal of the Year. The winning deals were celebrated at the PFI Awards Dinner in London on February 20, 2025....Read more

Speaking Engagement

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February 27, 2025

Future of Finance Webinar Series: Trump 2.0: A More FinTech-Friendly Regulatory Environment? Hosted by the American FinTech Council

On February 27, 2025, Winston & Strawn’s Co-Chair of the FinTech, Banking & Payments Group, Juan Azel will be the moderator of the Future of Finance Webinar Series: Trump 2.0: A More FinTech-Friendly Regulatory Environment? Hosted by the American FinTech Council. Carl Fornaris, Co-Chair of the Financial Services Practice and FinTech, Banking & Payments Group will be featured as a panelist....Read more
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What Is ESG in Finance?

ESG in finance can refer to, among other things, financing tools such as Green, Social, and Sustainability Bonds and similar ESG-related debt instruments, as well as the separate discipline of ESG Investing. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. Investors are increasingly applying these non-financial factors as part of their analysis to identify ESG-related risks and opportunities in particular investments. ESG metrics have not historically been included in financial reporting, though companies are increasingly making disclosures in their annual report or in a standalone sustainability report, and regulatory requirements for such disclosures, including from the SEC, are expanding....Read more

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What Is the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM)?

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is the U.S. Government agency that leases offshore areas on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) for energy development, including offshore renewable energy such as offshore wind. The organization’s goal is to responsibly manage OCS energy and resources in the interest of energy independence, environmental sustainability, economic development, and national security. BOEM utilizes the expertise of scientists and technical professionals who share information and research that contributes to the bureau’s decision making. The bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Interior. BOEM’s sister agency—the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement or BSEE—enforces offshore safety, environmental and other requirements in tandem with BOEM issued leases and works closely with the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal and state agencies. BOEM has reported that OCS production accounts for approximately 18 percent of the nation’s crude oil supply and 4 percent of the domestic natural gas supply. BOEM is currently engaged in an extensive offshore wind leasing program with a number of leases already existing for wind farms off the U.S. East Coast....Read more

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