PHIL CHEVELEY has a broad corporate practice based on international and domestic transactions. He has a wealth of experience advising clients on cross-border and domestic public company takeovers, mergers, acquisitions, and disposals, as well as primary and secondary equity issues.
Phil has received acknowledgement from numerous industry ranking guides, including, most recently:
- Chambers UK 2025 — Ranked for Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above, where clients note that “Philip has that rare ability to balance being an outstanding technical lawyer and a trusted partner,” also that “Philip is quite brilliant and has a comprehensive grasp of the issues,” and that “Phil is an exceptional M&A practitioner who combines technical expertise, extensive experience, judgement and sharp commercial acumen.”
- Legal 500 UK 2025 — Recommended for M&A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals, £750 million and above.
- Chambers Europe 2024 — Ranked for Corporate/M&A: High-end Capability, where sources note that “Phil has an unflappable and calm manner. He guides clients through difficult and challenging transactions in a very effective way.”
- Chambers UK 2024 — Ranked for Corporate/M&A: £800 million and above, with sources noting that "Philip is clever, charming and very effective," and that "Philip stands out due to his client relationship skills."
- The Legal 500 UK 2024 for M&A: Upper Mid-Market and Premium Deals, £750 million and above. Sources state that he “stands out as an exceptional lawyer: a great communicator, problem solver, and very proactive. He really is the finished article.”
- Who’s Who Legal 2022 for M&A and Corporate Governance.
Phil is a member of the firm’s Chambers-ranked Automotive and Mobility Leadership Committee, which is composed of lawyers from around the world in various practice areas dedicated to driving the firm’s growth in the automotive and mobility sector.
Prior to joining Sidley in 2023, Phil was the Head of M&A for EMEA and Asia at another international law firm.