Issue 5 2019

Acquisition International - Issue 5 2019 15 Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with nearly 1,000 attorneys in key financial centers around the world. We profile the firm and caught up with managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, Douglas Atnipp who provided us with a detailed insight into the outstanding services the practice delivers to their diverse client base. or more than 160 years, Winston & Strawn LLP has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. During that time, the firm have established a law practice with tremendous breadth and a global reach through careful growth and thoughtful fiscal management. Douglas begins by informing us of the areas the team at Winston & Strawn LLP specialises within, detailing the approach they take when working alongside new clients. “Winston & Strawn LLP focuses on corporate & finance, energy & environmental, intellectual property, labor, employment, employee benefits and executive compensation, litigation, tax and antitrust/ competition is numerous sectors of the economy. “We serve the largest clients in the world as well as small and middle market clients across virtually every industry. Our approach is to get to know the business of our client, invest in the relationship and provided innovative solutions and arrangements to best serve the client.” Enabling the firm to deliver these award-winning services is the dedicated, experienced and innovative team which forms the backbone of Winston & Strawn LLP. Over the years, the firm have received countless accolades for their services, but most of all are tributes to their lawyers’ creativity, flexibility, depth of experience, and commitment. Recently, managing partner of Winston’s Houston office, Douglas Atnipp found success in Acquisition Intl.’s Leading Adviser 2019 where he was righteously awarded the accolade Leading Transactional Oil, Gas and Natural Resources Lawyer of the Year, Texas. Representing clients engaged in all facets of the energy business, Douglas’s representations include a vast number of large-scale energy-related transactions covering energy finance, joint ventures and strategic alliances, and other matters involving the acquisition and disposition of energy-related assets. Looking ahead to what the future holds, the team at Winston & Strawn LLP will continue to deliver an exceptional service to their clients, Delivering Practical, Appropriate, Cutting-Edge Advice Apr19092 F ensuring that they not only fulfil the requirements which have been set but also surpass their expectations. Bringing the interview to a close Douglas signs off by envisioning what the future holds for Winston & Strawn LLP, noting how the firm have plans to expand into new sectors. “Moving forward, Winston & Strawn LLP will continue to grow in the energy sector and in key markets in the United States and beyond.” Contact: Douglas C. Atnipp Company: Winston & Strawn LLP Address: 1111 Louisiana St., Suite 2500, Houston, 77002, Texas, United States of America Telephone: 713-651-2688 Web Address: www.winston.com “...Winston & Strawn LLP will continue to grow in the energy sector and in key markets in the United States and beyond.” “Our approach is to get to know the business of our client, invest in the relationship and provided innovative solutions and arrangements to best serve the client.”