England - London • Corporate and commercial
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin LLP‘s City corporate team regularly advises on cross-border transactions in the insurance, energy and infrastructure sectors. The team benefits from the wider firm’s ’global expertise’ and has been strengthened with several partner hires, including the addition of Philip Cheveley, former head of Shearman & Sterling LLP’s M&A practice for EMEA and Asia in February 2023. Cheveley, who was previously at Travers Smith, brings significant experience in public company takeovers, mergers, acquisitions and disposals. Practice head Thomas Thesing is a name to note in the team, which also includes James Wood, who handles international transactions and strategic initiatives. Robert Darwin is known for his transactional work with life sciences and healthcare corporations. Counsel Ed Perry has a broad skillset, handling public takeovers, investments and private equity buyouts in highly regulated industries. Fatema Orjela departed the practice in April 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘Top tier corporate practice that have all the strings to their bow that any financial sponsor client requires from their trusted legal advisors. The talent amongst the Sidley team speaks for itself.’
‘Subject matter experts who offer global expertise and can support in a wide range of areas.'
‘Strong industry experience across broad range of areas. The team can stand up to counterparty's counsel and argue points effectively.’
'The team has sharp and incisive judgment. The lawyers produce a high-quality work product by always bringing the best of the firm forward for a given matter.'
Key clients
- Westfield
- Huma Therapeutics
- Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
- Colliers International Group
- Judges Scientific
- Perspectum Group Ltd.
- Bank of Cyprus Holdings plc
Work highlights
- Advised Westfield on the completion of its acquisition of the Lloyd’s of London operations of Argo Group International Holdings Ltd.
- Assisted Bank of Cyprus Holdings plc with its response to unsolicited takeover proposals submitted by an affiliate of a fund advised by Lone Star.
- Advised Huma Therapeutics on its acquisition of digital health platform AMAZE from AstraZeneca.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Thomas Thesing