Transactional

Select representations of our cross-border experience include the following.

• Acted as sole international counsel in the US$250 million initial public offering (IPO) of Belrise Industries Limited, which was underwritten by Axis Capital, HSBC, Jefferies, and SBI Capital Markets. Belrise is an Indian automotive component manufacturer providing safety-critical systems and engineering solutions across two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and agri-vehicles.
• Represented Golden Goose S.p.A, a portfolio company of Permira, in connection with the issuance of €480 million in euro senior secured floating rate notes due 2031. Golden Goose also obtained a separate €100 million super senior revolving credit facility.
• Representing Evri, a portfolio company of funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”), in its merger with DHL eCommerce (“DHL”), the e-commerce logistics specialist of DHL Group.
• Represented the bookrunners in connection with the SEC-registered bond offering by Woodside Finance Limited of US$3.5 billion, comprising US$500 million 4.900% Senior Notes due 2028, US$1.25 billion 5.400% Senior Notes due 2030, US$500 million 5.700% Senior Notes due 2032, and US$1.25 billion 6.000% Senior Notes due 2035, each guaranteed by Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (“Woodside”).
• Advising the recently announced World Sevens Football (W7F), a revolutionary grand slam series for professional women footballers. W7F will launch in May 2025 in Portugal, with events to follow in cities across the U.S., Mexico, Asia, Europe, and beyond.
• Representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its US$7.7 billion take-private acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DNB), a global provider of business decisioning data and analytics. Dun & Bradstreet offers financial reporting insights, tools for business-to-business risk assessments, and data-driven marketing solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, Dun & Bradstreet shareholders will receive US$9.15 in cash per share of common stock outstanding.
• Represented Grain & Protein Technologies, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners (AIP), in the carve-out acquisition of the agribusiness equipment operations (FoodTech Equipment) of Munters FoodTech. Munters FoodTech is one of three business areas of Sweden-based Munters AB, a global leader in climate control solutions. FoodTech Equipment specializes in critical air quality, movement, and temperature control solutions in the poultry and swine markets, including fans, ventilation systems, cooling systems, and heaters within livestock farming and greenhouse end-markets.
• Represented XtalPi Holdings Limited (HKEX: 2228) (XtalPi) in connection with its HK$1.13 billion (US$145 million) placing of 264 million new shares under general mandate. It is one of the largest share placements in Hong Kong in the past year.
• Acted as international counsel to ICICI Securities, DAM Capital, Jefferies, Nomura, Nuvama, and SBI Capital Markets, the book-running lead managers, on the US$645 million initial public offering (IPO) and US$350 million associated pre-IPO sale of equity shares in Afcons Infrastructure Limited. Afcons Infrastructure is the flagship infrastructure, engineering, and construction company of the Shapoorji Pallonji group, a diversified Indian conglomerate.
• Advised London-based private investment firm RoundShield Partners LLP (RoundShield) on the successful raising of its fifth European special opportunities fund (Fund V), which has now held a final closing on total commitments of over US$1 billion, nearly US$150 million above its fundraising target.
• Advised QuantumPharm Inc. (HKEX: 2228) (also known as XtalPi) as Hong Kong and U.S. counsel in its initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX). XtalPi becomes the first Specialist Technology Company listed under Chapter 18C of the Hong Kong Listing Rules that came into effect in March 2023, setting a significant milestone for the history of Hong Kong IPOs.
• Acted as international counsel to the underwriters, Axis Capital, Jefferies, and SBI Capital, in connection with the US$2.15 billion follow-on public offering of equity shares of Vodafone Idea Limited, India’s third-largest telecommunications service provider. This marks India’s largest-ever follow-on public offering of equity shares.
• Represented Bilkul Football WBA, owned by Florida-based entrepreneur Shilen Patel and his father Dr. Kiran C. Patel, in its agreement to acquire West Bromwich Albion Football Club.
• Represented Z Capital Partners' portfolio company, Techniks Tool Group, in its acquisition of The Eppinger Group. This cross-border transaction involved entities from the U.S., Germany, and India, highlighting the global reach and strategic importance of the deal. The acquisition aims to enhance Techniks Tool Group's capabilities and market presence, leveraging The Eppinger Group's expertise and resources across these key regions.
• Advised Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets with approximately US$57.1 billion of assets under management, on its strategic, preferred investment into AGP Sustainable Real Assets, a Singapore-based global infrastructure and real assets developer and operator.
• Represented Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its acquisition of Chelsea Football Club and affiliates in a consortium co-led with Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge. The consortium also included Hansjörg Wyss, founder of the Wyss Foundation, and Mark Walter, co-founder and CEO of Guggenheim Capital.
• Represented Athene Holding in its merger with Apollo Global Management in an all-stock transaction (with Athene valued at approximately US$11 billion).
• Acted as international counsel for GDS Holdings Ltd, a developer and operator of high-performance data centers in Asia with a diverse investor base, on its partnership with the Indonesia Investment Authority, Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, to develop and expand the data center landscape in Indonesia.
• Represented Volkswagen AG in its co-investment with Ford Motor Company in autonomous vehicle technology company Argo AI, valuing Argo at US$7.1 billion.
• Represented AmerisourceBergen Corporation, the world’s second largest drug distributor, in its cross-border acquisition of PharmaLex Holding GmbH, a prominent Germany-based provider of specialized services for the pharma, biotech, and medtech industries, for €1.28 billion (US$1.35 billion).
• Represented EdgePoint Infrastructure, an ASEAN–based independent telecommunications infrastructure company backed by DigitalBridge Group, Inc., on its landmark acquisition and leaseback of 2,934 telecom towers in the Philippines from Smart Communications Inc. and Digitel Mobile Philippines, Inc.
• Represented WorleyParsons in the drafting and negotiating of the company's U.S. credit agreement with Bank of America, a US$700 million senior revolving credit facility.
• Representing Canada-based Magna International Inc., a mobility technology company and one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, in its agreement to acquire the Veoneer Active Safety business from SSW Partners for US$1.525 billion in cash.

“Sidley Austin's corporate team assists us in handling a wide range of transactions, from private equity-related investments to complex cross-border deals. They have a deep understanding of customer needs and provide a high standard of service.”
Legal 500 2025 – Hong Kong – Corporate (including M&A)

Sidley is widely recognized by clients and peers alike as first-in-class for its cross-border capabilities, garnering top rankings and awards around the world.

Chambers Global 2025
China – International & Cross-Border Transactions (International Firms) 
Singapore – International & Cross-Border Capabilities (International Firms) 
UK – Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border) 
USA – Corporate M&A (International & Cross-Border) 
USA – Energy Sector (International & Cross-Border) 
USA – Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border) 
USA – Investment Funds & Asset Management (International & Cross-Border) 
USA – Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (International & Cross-Border) 
USA – Technology Sector (International & Cross-Border) 

Law.com International – Asia Legal Awards 2024
 “International Law Firm of the Year”
 “Securities Firm of the Year”

Law.com International – British Legal Awards 2024 
 “International Law Firm of the Year”

Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2024
Winner of the “China (International Firms) Best Client Service Award”

Bloomberg, Mergermarket, and LSEG 2024 M&A/PE league tables 
Top 10 ranking for global private equity (up to US$500 million) by value and deal count

China Business Law Journal Awards 2024 
Named a “Firm of the Year” in the following categories:

• Capital Markets (Hong Kong and Overseas)
• M&A (Inbound and Domestic)
• Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
• Real Estate & REIT
  

India Business Law Journal 2024 
Recognized as a “Top Foreign Law Firm”

HFM Asia Services Awards 2024
“Best Onshore Law Firm”

The Lawyer Awards 2025
“Commended” in the “Transatlantic Firm of the Year” category