Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : USA
Band 4
Contact number
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Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
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Chambers Review
Sidley Austin has an esteemed group that handles a range of financing transactions including sponsor finance, secured finance, investment-grade and junior financings. Offers experience in cross-border transactions and has expertise in a range of industries including energy, media and entertainment, and technology. Represents an impressive roster of clients including leading investment banks and corporate borrowers. Impressive national footprint includes financing expertise in New York, Chicago, Texas and California markets, with additional international capabilities in Europe and Asia.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Clearlake Capital Group in the financing of its USD5.4 billion acquisition of Quest Software.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Sidley team is incredibly well adept at structuring complicated transactions and executing with incredible professionalism and speed."
"Sidley has a strong and diverse team of finance lawyers."
"They have a number of strong banking partners, who consistently meet deadlines."
"The Sidley team is incredibly well adept at structuring complicated transactions and executing with incredible professionalism and speed."
"Sidley has a strong and diverse team of finance lawyers."
"They have a number of strong banking partners, who consistently meet deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Angela Fontana continues to be recognized as a leading light in the market, highlighted for her experience in handling complex domestic and cross-border financings.
"Angela has a great practice."
"She's really talented."
Joshua Thompson remains a trusted adviser to a host of distinguished lenders providing revolvers and term loans.
Member of the global finance group, Nicholas Schwartz has notable strength in advising clients on issues related to debt financings.
"Nick has a ton of experience, knows the market from top to bottom and does a great job with his clients."
"He's a really talented lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP
USA