Jamal B. Bailey

JAMAL BAILEY focuses his practice on public and private company mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and private equity transactions. 

Jamal has significant experience representing private equity sponsors, public and private company targets and acquirers, and their boards in strategic acquisitions, take-privates, carve-outs, spin-offs, minority and growth equity investments, and other complex transactions, including cross-border matters. 

Jamal was named one of the National Bar Association’s 2026 “Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40.”

While attending University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, he served as managing editor of the UDC Law Review and president of the Student Bar Association. 

Mergers & Acquisitions

• General Atlantic, a global private equity sponsor, in its €450 million growth equity investment round (Series F) in Helsinki-based ICEYE, a world leader in space-based intelligence.
• KPS Capital Partners, a global private equity sponsor, in its all-cash carve-out acquisition of a controlling stake in France-based Chargeurs Films de Protection SAS, aka Novacel, a leading global manufacturer of surface protection solutions.
• Blackstone Infrastructure Partners, a global alternative asset manager, in its US$1.5 billion minority investment in NiSource, Inc. (NYSE: NI) affiliate GenCo, a company that owns and manages generation assets to service hyperscale customers.
• 23andMe Holding Co. (NASDAQ: ME), a human genetics and biotechnology company, in its US$305 million chapter 11 asset sale to TTAM Research Institute. 
• Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO), a global alternative asset manager, in (i) its US$1.5 billion all-stock acquisition of Bridge Investment Group and (ii) the US$6.3 billion all-cash acquisition of International Game Technology and Everi Holdings Inc. by funds managed by Apollo.
• Carrier Global Corp (NYSE: CARR), a global climate and energy solutions company, in its US$3 billion carve-out sale of its commercial and residential fire business to Lone Star Funds.
• Enstar Group Limited (NASDAQ: ESGR), a global insurance company, in its US$5.1 billion take-private acquisition by Sixth Street and other institutional investors.
• Envestnet, Inc. (NYSE: ENV), a provider of integrated technology, in its US$4.5 billion take-private acquisition by Bain Capital.
• Kohlberg & Company, LLC, a private equity sponsor, in its (i) growth capital investment in United Digestive, a leading provider of services to treat gastrointestinal disorders, and (ii) acquisition of Worldwide Clinical Trials, a global full-service contract research organization.
• Golden Gate Capital, a private equity sponsor, in its strategic investment in Parallel Advisors, LLC, a registered, independent wealth management firm. 
• General Electric Co (NYSE: GE), a global industrials company, in the separation of its health care business and spin-off of GE HealthCare Technologies Inc.

Private Funds

• Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (KKR), a global alternative asset manager, in its infrastructure co-investment fundraises in connection with (i) its €22 billion acquisition of Telecom Italia’s fixed-line network business; and (ii) its US$1.1 billion acquisition of Singtel Nex Pte. Ltd.
• Grain Management LLC, a private equity investment firm, in its fourth vintage fundraise of Grain Communications Opportunity Fund.
• Hudson Bay Capital Management LP, an investment management firm, in its US$250 million special opportunities fund raise.
• Oak Hill Capital Partners, an investment management firm, in its sixth vintage fundraise of Oak Hill Capital Funds.
• Wellspring Capital Management Group LLC, a middle-market private equity firm, in its US$975 million multi-asset continuation vehicle.

Corporate Governance

• A public food and beverage company in its selection of a special committee to consider strategic transactions.
• A public management services company in its re-domestication matter moving from Delaware to Nevada. 
• A public building products distribution company in its strategic planning for potential acquisitions of hardware companies.
• A public pharmaceutical company in its strategic planning for potential acquisitions of early-stage biotech companies.
• A private energy and manufacturing company in its new director onboarding duties.
• A private integrated security services company in its corporate reorganization.
• A private beauty company in its activism defense matter involving a hostile shareholder.

The above matters were handled prior to joining Sidley.

Jamal is engaged in civic and community activities focused on the advancement of historically Black colleges and universities, the arts, and the Harlem community, including:

• New York Hampton Alumni Association, Member
• Studio Museum in Harlem, Member
• Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Member
• Harlem Grown, Volunteer
• New York City Bar Association’s Associate Leadership Institute, 2026

Jamal advises early-stage founders, small business owners, and community-based businesses on the legal foundation they need to launch, raise capital, and grow. His pro bono work has been conducted through organizations including:

• Kashif Incubator
• New York Legal Assistance Group
• New York Lawyers for the Public Interest
• Start Small, Think Big
• Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

The above matters were handled prior to joining Sidley.