Associate
Alexander H. Tanton
- Energy
- M&A
- Private Equity
ALEX TANTON is an associate in the Houston office. His practice focuses on general corporate matters, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity transactions.
Alex earned his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law in 2014. Prior to law school, Alex worked for Teach For America and taught middle school math. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy in 2007 from Williams College.
Experience
- Representative Matters
- Pro Bono
- Memberships and Activities
- Represented Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners in connection with a $960 million equity financing for three joint ventures with Targa Resources that own interests in the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline, the Grand Prix NGL Pipeline and a new fractionation train located in Mont Belvieu, Texas.
Alexander’s experience prior to joining Sidley includes:
- Representing clients in their business ventures and general corporate matters
- Representing private and public companies in connection with syndicated secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset-based lending, senior subordinated debt and mezzanine transactions
- Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements
- Drafting organizational documents and resolutions for a wide range of entities, including corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships
- Assisting with private equity financing and general corporate matters for clients
- Assisting non profit organizations in obtaining 501(c)3 status
- Teach For America
News & Insights
Credentials
Admissions & Certifications
- Texas
Education
- Northwestern School of Law, J.D., 2014
- Northwestern University, MBA, 2014
- Williams College, B.A., 2007