Mimma Barila

MIMMA BARILA is the managing partner of Sidley’s Sydney office and the head of the Capital Markets group in Sydney. Her practice focuses on corporate finance and U.S. capital markets transactions.

Mimma has extensive experience in representing issuers, investors, and underwriters in securities transactions, including private placements of secured and unsecured high yield and investment grade debt, IPO’s, rights issues, issues of hybrid securities, tender and exchange offers and SEC registered offerings.

Mimma has been ranked as a Band 1 leading lawyer in the 2020-2026 editions of Chambers Asia-Pacific for Capital Markets: International, in the Australia chapter. She has also been ranked in the 2020-2026 editions of Chambers Global Capital Markets (US Law) in the Australia chapter.

“Mimma's knowledge of US public debt law is unmatched here in Australia. She is also extremely personable and authentic, which makes doing business with her a pleasant experience.”
Chambers Asia Pacific 2026

In Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025, clients described Mimma as “consistently the best practitioner for 144A/Reg S public bond issuance in the Australian market,” and commended her for being “first-class” as “she’s accessible to clients and provides actionable commercial as well as legal advice.” In past editions, clients also praised Mimma for being “very easy to deal with, very responsive, and provides clear advice and guidance on technical matters.” She has been recognized for her experience in relation to US law capital markets, often advising clients on Rule 144A transactions, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings, IPO’s, rights issues and equity placements.