Sidley has been named a 2022 “Practice Group of the Year” in the Private Equity category by Law360. The annual awards honor the law firms behind the major deals, landmark matters, and litigation wins that resonated throughout the legal industry.
“This recognition re-affirms Sidley’s status among the elite law firms representing private equity firms globally,” said Dan Clivner, global co-leader of the firm’s M&A and Private Equity practice and a member of Sidley’s Executive Committee. “We are honored to be ranked in this category with Simpson Thacher, Kirkland, Weil, and Fried Frank.”
Sidley is a long-time force in the private equity industry – representing many of the world’s most significant private equity firms in their most strategic transactions globally. The firm’s private equity lawyers possess deep experience across the broad spectrum of private equity transactions, from multibillion-dollar leveraged buyouts to growth equity investments. In 2022, the team ranked among the leaders in the PE league tables in virtually all major categories.
Sidley was also named a 2022 “Practice Group of the Year” in the International Arbitration category.