Robert S. Winner
Partner | Group Leader, Cannabis Industry, Attorney at UB Greensfelder
About
Robert S. Winner, Group Leader, Cannabis Industry at UB Greensfelder, advises cannabis companies on corporate and securities work. Those clients have the same core legal needs as any company, plus a patchwork of state rules and their own tax and financing hurdles. For more than 25 years he has advised on mergers, acquisitions, and corporate finance. He handles venture capital and private securities offerings. He advises boards and senior managers on corporate governance as lead transaction counsel or outside general counsel. He represents manufacturing, transportation, and logistics companies. He also serves startups, developers, and privately held businesses. Fortune 500 companies hire him. He earned his J.D. at DePaul University College of Law in 1997. He negotiates and drafts construction and finance agreements, power purchase agreements, and intellectual property licenses for renewable energy projects.
Who is a good fit for Robert S. Winner
- Owners of cannabis or cannabis-adjacent companies facing state rules and tax issues in a transaction.
- Owners of manufacturing, transportation, or logistics companies planning a merger or acquisition.
- Founders of startups raising venture capital or selling securities in a private offering.
- Companies developing a renewable energy project who need construction finance or a power purchase agreement.
Education and admissions
- Education
- Washington University, B.A., 1994
- DePaul University College of Law, J.D., 1997
- Bar admissions
- Illinois
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional