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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million - London (Firms)
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Band 4
What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin boasts notable experience advising clients in the life sciences, technology and financial services sectors on complex M&A transactions. The firm leverages its strong global offering to counsel on deals across the US and Europe. The firm regularly works with notable corporates and financial investors on significant mid-market deals.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised HeadFirst Global on a newly formed affiliate's acquisition of Impellam Group, in a deal that values Impellam at £483.2 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Thomas Thesing
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Thomas Thesing
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Eminent Practitioners

Thomas Thesing concentrates his practice at Sidley Austin on the representation of corporates and their boards of directors in complex M&A and governance issues. He advises clients from several sectors, including financial services, healthcare and technology. He is managing partner of Sidley Austin's London office and head of its London corporate group.

"Tom is very experienced and calm presence who is very focused on practical solutions and making sure the deal doesn't get sidetracked."

Philip Cheveley
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Philip Cheveley
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Band 5

Philip Cheveley of Sidley Austin is experienced across a wide variety of transactional matters, including UK and international M&A, City Code considerations and corporate financings.

"Philip has that rare ability to balance being an outstanding technical lawyer and a trusted partner."

"Philip is quite brilliant and has a comprehensive grasp of the issues."

"Phil is an exceptional M&A practitioner who combines technical expertise, extensive experience, judgement and sharp commercial acumen."

Ranked Lawyers at
Sidley Austin LLP

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Corporate/M&A: £100-800 million

Thomas Thesing
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Thomas Thesing
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Eminent Practitioners
Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above

Philip Cheveley
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Philip Cheveley
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Band 5