Housing ‘a deep bench of experienced and commercial practitioners’, Sidley Austin LLP is well-placed to handle cross-border M&A and private equity transactions, with demonstrable experience in the technology, consumer, education, digital infrastructure and real estate sectors. ’Able to cut through the fog and get to the nub of any issue’, Charlie Wilson leads the team and acts for private equity funds and corporates on their investments and disposals across Asia. Other key contacts in the group include Parthiv Rishi, who ‘has all the details of a transaction at his fingertips’, and Eldon Chan.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The M&A team has significant cross-border transactional expertise and is highly competent at coordinating with their colleagues in other offices and local counsels to provide clients with a seamless, one-stop shop service. They are pleasant to work with and highly responsive.’

  • ‘Charlie Wilson is commercial and always has the big picture in mind. He is able to cut through the fog and get to the nub of any issue, and provide concise and considered advice.'

  • 'Parthiv Rishi is very hands-on and has all of the details of a transaction at his fingertips, and is able to come with creative solutions to seemingly intractable issues.’
  • ‘Sidley Austin's corporate and M&A team provides an excellent client service, their turn-around time is commendable and the quality of their work is very good. They are also flexible on fees and always willing to have a conversation about what works for the client.’

  • ‘Parthiv Rishi excels when you have a complicated deal. He is good at sifting through the complexities and coming up with creative solutions.’

  • ‘A deep bench of experienced and commercial practitioners, providing excellent service.’

  • ‘Charlie Wilson leads the team well, marshalling appropriate resources and ensuring delivery of challenging transactions.’

  • 'It is always comforting and satisfying working with the Sidley M&A team, knowing that your company's interests are in very good hands.'

Key clients

  • Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
  • ChrysCapital
  • KKR
  • Gaw Capital Partners
  • GDS Holdings Limited
  • NetEase Interactive Entertainment Pte. Ltd.
  • Rainmaking Innovation
  • Precisely
  • Cyan Renewables (Asia) Pte. Ltd.
  • Xenith IG (portfolio company of DigitalBridge)

Work highlights

  • Advised Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately US$57.1 billion of assets under management, on its US$650 million strategic, preferred investment into Singapore-based AGP Sustainable Real Assets (AGP), a global infrastructure and real assets developer and operator.
  • Advised ChrysCapital in its acquisition of Xoriant Corporation, a Silicon Valley-headquartered digital product engineering, software development, and technology services firm with offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
  • Advised Gaw Capital Partners on its joint venture with KKR to acquire the Hyatt Regency Tokyo from Odakyu Electric Railway Company.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Charlie Wilson

Other key lawyers

Parthiv Rishi, Eldon Chan