Winston & Strawn LLP has announced the addition of Banee Pachuca to its transactions department in Houston, signaling a strategic expansion of the firm’s capabilities in health-care-related legal services. Pachuca brings a wealth of experience, primarily in representing private equity and financial investors engaged in health-care transactions. Her client portfolio also includes hospitals, health systems, academic medical centers, and large physician groups, which she advises on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and other collaborative strategies.
Pachuca’s expertise extends into critical regulatory areas such as fraud and abuse laws, encompassing the Stark Law and both state and federal anti-kickback statutes. She is also well-versed in billing compliance and privacy laws at both the state and federal levels. This addition is poised to strengthen Winston & Strawn’s health-care practice, aligning with the firm’s strategic objectives in the sector.
For further details on Pachuca’s role and background, please refer to the official announcement by the firm.