Biography
MICHAEL KALAN’s practice focuses on advising a wide variety of clients with respect to the structuring and negotiation of complex OTC derivative transactions, as well as the negotiation of a comprehensive range of trading agreements. Michael also regularly advises clients with respect to Dodd-Frank Title VII.
Prior to joining Sidley in 2021, Michael was an associate at a New York law firm focused primarily on OTC derivatives and other trading related matters, and served as in-house counsel to a global macro hedge fund. Michael's extensive in-house experience allows him to offer tailored and practical solutions for clients, underpinned by a deep understanding of their business needs.
Experience
Representative Matters
- GIC, OMERS Infrastructure and Wren House in their pending purchase of Direct ChassisLink, Inc. (DCLI) from funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management and EQT.
Credentials
Admissions & Certifications
- New York
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., 2014
- State University of New York - Buffalo, B.S., 2007