Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley has elected 38 to partnership and promoted 27 to counsel – representing the largest combined group in our nearly 160-year history. These attorneys will become partners and counsel at Sidley effective January 1, 2025. Please join us in congratulating this group of world-class lawyers. Read more here, https://bit.ly/4fcBbub.

Sidley is representing global venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates (NEA) on insurance regulatory matters in the US$1.3 billion take-private #acquisition by an NEA affiliate of healthcare company NeueHealth. The Sidley team is led by Andrew R. Holland, and includes Michael Devins, Sara Africano, and Anna W. Read more here, https://bit.ly/4a1i7OH. 

Sidley represented Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co.,Limited. on the successful signing of the loan agreements with an aggregated principal amount of up to US$250 million with IFC - International Finance Corporation, a member of The World Bank Group and the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. Shandong Weigao Group is a medical device company in China, principally engaged in the research and development, production, and sale of single-use medical devices. The Sidley team was led by partner Olivia Ngan. Read more here, https://bit.ly/3BK37be. 

Congratulations to Jonathan Kelly, who has been appointed to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board’s Insurance Policy Advisory Committee for 2025–2028. The IPAC, which was established by the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, provides information, advice, and recommendations to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board on domestic and international insurance issues. Jon is co-leader of the firm’s global Insurance and Financial Services group, leader of Sidley’s Insurance practice in New York and Boston, and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Read more here, https://bit.ly/4gM1kBp.

Congratulations to Teresa Wilton Harmon, co-managing partner of Sidley’s Chicago office, who has been named to Crain's Chicago Business’ 2025 Who’s Who list. Teresa is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and a partner in the firm’s Global Finance practice area, focusing on financial transactions and commercial law. She serves on the boards of the Executives’ Club of Chicago, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, Northwestern Memorial Foundation, Civic Consulting Alliance, and the American Law Institute. Read more here, https://bit.ly/4gPwZSE.

Congratulations to Lei Li, managing partner of Sidley’s Beijing office, who has been named to China Business Law Journal’s 2024–25 list of “Visionaries” practicing in foreign law firms. Lei advises companies on a broad range of regulatory, compliance, and government enforcement matters in China and international markets, with a particular focus in the high-tech and life sciences industries. Read more here, https://bit.ly/3ZIVd9Z.

“We’re not the ones pounding the table the loudest. We win arguments because we have the best answers.” For more from Martin Wellington, managing partner of our #PaloAlto office, on what sets Sidley apart and how we are responding to the ever-evolving #tech industry, visit https://bit.ly/2RdRqzQ.

Congratulations to Matthew C. Thompson, co-leader of Sidley’s Entertainment, Sports and Media group, who has been recognized in Variety’s 2024 “Dealmakers Impact Report.” Variety lauded Matt for handling the launch of Dwayne Johnson’s Papatui line of personal care products; the merger of the XFL with the USFL to create the United Football League (UFL) in partnership with ESPN and Fox; and a deal for Dwayne Johnson to join the board of WWE parent company TKO Group Holdings, re-enter the ring, and take full ownership of the name “The Rock.” Read more on his practice here, https://bit.ly/3DsQTEE.

Sidley is representing the special committee of the board of directors of Nordstrom in its US$6.25 billion #acquisition by certain members of the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool. The all-cash transaction is for the outstanding common shares of Nordstrom, Inc. not beneficially owned by the Nordstrom family and Liverpool, with Nordstrom shareholders receiving US$24.25 per share in cash. The Sidley team is being led by Gary Gerstman, Derek Zaba, Scott Williams, and Eric Goodwin. Read more here, https://bit.ly/49RnAYe.

As part of Law.com’s “How the Deal Got Done” series, Sidley partner Eric Geffner shares his perspective on the firm’s representation of Angel City Football Club (ACFC) in its US$250 million controlling stake to Willow Bay and Bob Iger. Read here as he dives into the details of the landmark deal that made ACFC the most valuable women’s sports team in the world: https://bit.ly/4iNBm28.