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近年来，网络攻击和数据泄露事件数量急剧增加。在这样的背景下，许多公司意识到他们必须重视开展业务过程中面临的隐私相关法律风险。多年来，盛德一直处于网络法服务的前沿。我们的隐私和网络安全业务组有70多位专业律师，分布在全球多个办事处，专注于网络安全防范、保密信息和知识产权、事故和数据泄露响应、消费者保护、信息安全法和风险缓解。不论您是实力强大的《财富》100强公司，还是羽翼未丰的初创企业，盛德网络法律师都能够提供指导，协助处理不同规模的数据安全危机，帮助您应对数字资产面临的不断变化的全球威胁。
“除法律专家外，还拥有具商业意识的合伙人，能够在合理的法律策略范围内提出创造性的解决方案，这样的组合很稀有。”
《钱伯斯法律指南（美国）》2020年
“Sidley provides absolute excellence in technical expertise, mastery of legal and regulatory issues, strong relationships with US and foreign government officials.”Chambers USA 2025: Nationwide – Privacy & Data Security: The Elite
The often-changing regulatory landscape ― federal, state, and international ― also makes for complicated compliance structures. Sidley’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice provides exceptional counsel and representation to avoid the many cyber and privacy pitfalls that await and to allow clients to focus on providing high-quality products and services. Cutting-edge technologies like artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum computing present complex problems for clients. Sidley is experienced and well-positioned to help clients with their evolution and implementation. The practice group also has worked on myriad transactions involving complicated terms and thorny data-related questions, as well as CFIUS-related issues implicating national security concerns. Our lawyers have held high-ranking positions with the federal government, including the White House, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and other federal departments and agencies, as well as with United States congressional offices.
Sidley’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice established itself nearly three decades ago as a leading source for privacy and cybersecurity counsel, assisting clients with a wide array of complex confidential information security, artificial intelligence (AI), incident and data breach response, privacy and data protection, investigations, and transactional matters. Since 1998, the group has been at the forefront of cyberlaw, particularly with regard to critical infrastructure sectors:
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From Fortune 100 corporations to emerging startups, our lawyers rapidly guide companies in all critical infrastructure sectors through data security crises of all sizes to safeguard them from evolving global threats and securing data assets. Consisting of more than 70 lawyers, our global team has significant experience in addressing cutting-edge vulnerability and cybersecurity risks, both from a proactive counseling and compliance assessment perspective, as well as reactive incident response, internal reviews, crisis management, government investigations, shepherding complex business transactions, national security matters, litigation, and administrative law.
Sidley’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice team includes a global assembly of seasoned cyber lawyers who have also worked at high levels of the federal government, intelligence community, and U.S. military. Sidley’s privacy and cybersecurity lawyers work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients to navigate evolving cyber-oriented law and policy, including America’s AI Action Plan, the National Cybersecurity Strategy, the U.S. Department of Justice Bulk Data Compliance Rule, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the European Union’s AI Act.
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作为隐私和网络安全业务领域的顶级全球律师事务所，我们为客户提供的服务事项涵盖网络安全合规和治理项目、数据安全诉讼和调查、跨司法管辖区监管、执法和政策等。盛德律师在快速发展的信息安全、网络和技术领域拥有丰富的经验，在物联网、大数据分析、人工智能、广告技术、数据治理、数据伦理和其他创新业务应用等前沿问题上为客户提供专业意见。我们还与高级管理人员和公司董事会合作，协助他们尽到对股东和其他利益相关者的公开披露义务和忠实义务。
盛德在隐私和网络安全领域的业务深度和广度是其他律师事务所难以匹敌的。我们通过以下方式为客户带来价值：
- 一体化服务：我们能够调动全所资源，发挥不同办事处、不同业务组律师的专业优势，竭诚为客户服务。我们的网络法团队与银行和金融服务、生命科学、诉讼、国际贸易、技术和知识产权交易、电信和互联网竞争以及政府策略业务团队紧密合作，就复杂的隐私和网络安全法问题提供无缝隙服务。
- 网络调查和诉讼：我们代表客户处理因网络安全事件而引起的全面调查、执法和诉讼。我们为不同业务类型的企业开展保密内部调查，经常就公司治理问题和合规项目提供专业建议。盛德律师代表客户在多个被媒体广泛报道的集体诉讼案件中胜诉。
- 国际监管深刻见解：团队多名成员曾担任政府要职，深度参与了推动网络法法规和执法发展的工作。我们在华盛顿特区积极参与联邦贸易委员会（FTC）的调查和指导、美国证券交易委员会（SEC）不断扩大的网络安全议程、州总检察长以及白宫新推出的隐私框架。我们的律师对欧盟和英国的法规也有深入的了解，与欧洲多个监管机构建立了良好的关系。我们还为客户就亚太地区的隐私法要求和动态提供法律服务。
- 行业倡导者：凭借创新性思想领导力，我们的隐私和网络安全律师始终处于网络法的前沿。除了经常参加演讲、发送即时新闻通知、举办网络研讨会、发放出版物之外，我们还开设了业内领先的博客Data Matters、组织了以隐私和网络为主题的交流会和圆桌会议（如Women in Privacy和dplegal），帮助客户了解新出现的问题。我们还经常就《加利福尼亚消费者隐私法》（CCPA）和《通用数据保护条例》（GDPR）相关事项进行分析。
应对网络法的战略作法
突发事件的防范和响应计划
- 根据GDPR、CCPA以及其他美国和国际监管制度，设计事件响应计划和“秘籍”
- 事先确定取证服务提供商、公关公司和信用监测服务提供商的工作说明
- 与取证服务公司合作，对IT系统和漏洞缓解进行技术审查
- 担任“备用”网络安全顾问
数据治理
- 代表董事会进行内部网络安全治理法律评估和尽职调查
- 设计和实施用于运营和创新数据使用的数据治理系统（例如数据的“道德管理”），包括减轻AI部署的风险
- 设计按敏感度和重要性对信息进行分类的数据治理架构
- 就网络安全事宜向运营团队和董事会提供培训
桌面演练
- 根据客户的业务需求开发自定义桌面演练的场景
- 与利益相关者一起进行现场事件情景演练，以评估决策点
- 向客户汇报并提供观察、差距分析和建议
- 与取证服务公司合作，通过介入IT部门增加复杂性
危机管理和数据泄露事件响应
- 应对全球范围内复杂的跨司法管辖区数据泄露，包括高级持续性威胁
- 评估各种欧盟、美国和国际法规以及合同承诺下的法律义务
- 聘请和管理取证服务提供商和其他服务提供商
- 与欧盟、美国和国际监管机构和执法机构联络
网络安全调查和诉讼
- 在数据泄露事件引发的集体、代表或团体诉讼中，为公司提供辩护
- 对欧盟数据保护监管机构、美国联邦贸易委员会和州检察长提起的执法行动做出回应
- 协助应对欧盟、美国和国际执法机构
- 代表董事会就公司泄露事件开展内部调查
金融服务中的网络安全：机密性和银行保密制度
- 就欧盟和英国金融服务法律下的网络安全义务提供法律咨询，包括欧盟《市场滥用条例》、英国金融行为监管局规则和英国《并购守则》
- 就美国《公平信用报告法》和《外国账户税务合规法案》、《金融服务业现代化法》和《金融隐私权法》以及众多州隐私、数据安全和数据泄露法规提供专业建议
制药、医疗保健、数字医疗和保健
- 就欧盟法律规定的网络安全义务提供法律咨询，包括适用于临床试验和英国国家医疗服务体系的法律
- 就美国《健康保险流通与责任法案》（HIPAA）和《卫生信息技术促进经济和临床健康法案》（HITECH）下的网络安全要求、州和欧盟对健康信息的数据保护要求提供专业建议
公共政策和政府策略
- 与联邦贸易委员会、特勤局、国土安全部、情报界人士和州检察长接洽
- 与欧洲数据保护委员会和欧盟各个成员国的数据保护机构互动
- 与英国信息专员办公室、国家网络安全中心和严重欺诈办公室沟通
We conduct privacy and cybersecurity diligence on hundreds of transactions every year relating to every conceivable industry, including financial services, healthcare and life sciences, tech, manufacturing, retail, e-commerce, and multiple other critical infrastructure sectors. We regularly support our M&A and private equity corporate colleagues representing buy-side financial sponsors or strategic corporate buyers. On the sell-side, we help target companies prepare and position themselves to respond to diligence requests. Our goal is always to help probe, identify, and mitigate our client’s potential risk and exposure related to privacy and cybersecurity compliance, prior data breaches, and governance of emerging and sensitive technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and health-related data. As part of this work, we evaluate the target company’s compliance with privacy and cybersecurity legal requirements and applicable industry standards. We also provide guidance for the client to address issues prior to and after closing of the deal with respect to longer-term privacy and cybersecurity compliance, remediation, and best practices.
Transactional due diligence represents a burgeoning, sophisticated, and exciting component of our overall Privacy and Cybersecurity practice. Diligence also reflects the power of Sidley’s distinctive collaborative practice of law.
Sidley Represents Liberty Mutual in US$750 Million Senior Notes Offering
April 23, 2026
Sidley represented Liberty Mutual Group Inc. in connection with its offering of US$750 million principal amount of 5.250% senior notes due 2036. Interest on the Notes is payable on May 1st and November 1st of each year, commencing on November 1, 2026.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Colleen Brown
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Represents ModMed in Its Acquisition of Bonsai Health
April 22, 2026
Sidley is representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P.-backed ModMed in its acquisition of Bonsai Health. ModMed is a leading provider of software and services to specialty medical practices, while Bonsai Health develops AI-driven patient engagement solutions tailored for healthcare providers. The acquisition will help ModMed in building out their AI-Powered Practice, a platform for bringing AI assistants to healthcare practitioners.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Garrett Lance
Sidley Advises Shield AI on Acquisition of Aechelon
March 26, 2026
Sidley represented Shield AI in the acquisition of software simulation company Aechelon Technology Inc., a Sagewind Capital portfolio company. Aechelon’s technology is used by the U.S. military and allies to train pilots and test advanced aircraft and autonomous systems before live flight, and supports a range of critical national security platforms, including the Pentagon’s Joint Simulation Environment.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Bonaccord Capital in Minority Investment in Prime Finance
March 26, 2026
Sidley represented Bonaccord Capital Partners (Bonaccord) in the acquisition of a minority interest in Prime Finance, a leading commercial real estate credit platform. With over US$15 billion in assets under management, Prime Finance invests across multiple real estate credit strategies including originating floating-rate, non-recourse bridge loans, investing in special situations real estate-related capital structures, and acquiring CMBS B-pieces. Bonaccord focuses on providing growth capital to leading middle market alternative asset managers across private equity, private credit, real estate, and real assets globally.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Diversis Capital in Its Acquisition of LTi Technology Solutions
March 25, 2026
Sidley represented Diversis Capital, a private equity firm focused on high-growth software and technology companies, in its acquisition of LTi Technology Solutions, a leading provider of equipment finance software. LTi Technology Solutions has more than three decades of experience developing technology that supports the equipment finance sector.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represented Thompson Street Capital Partners in Its Investment in Karpel Computer Systems
March 25, 2026
Sidley represented Thompson Street Capital Partners (TSCP) in its growth investment in Karpel Computer Systems, Inc., a provider of prosecutor case management software for state and local government agencies. TSCP is focused on investing in founder-owned middle market businesses in the life sciences and healthcare, software and technology, business and consumer services, and products sectors.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Stephen W. McInerney
Kiana Boroumand
Sidley Represents Salt & Stone in Majority Stake Acquisition by Advent
March 24, 2026
Sidley is representing Salt & Stone, a Los Angeles-based premium body care brand, in its majority acquisition by global private equity investor Advent. Founded in 2017 by former professional snowboarder Nima Jalali, Salt & Stone has scaled into one of the fastest-growing brands in the premium body care category, generating more than US$165 million in revenue in 2025 and achieving double-digit growth across channels. Advent will provide strategic and operational resources, as well as access to its global network, to accelerate the company’s growth and strengthen its position in the premium body care and wellness market.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents Apollo Funds in Minority Investment in Syntegon
March 23, 2026
Sidley is representing funds managed by Apollo as lead investor of an investor group acquiring a 37% minority stake in Syntegon, a leading global technology company serving the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries, from CVC Capital Partners. The transaction marks the beginning of the company’s next phase of growth, with CVC retaining a majority stake of approximately 63%. Apollo’s investment will support continued expansion, particularly in North America, while reinforcing Syntegon’s position as a technology leader in highly regulated and mission-critical end markets.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Philip Robbins
Sidley Advises Verdane in Its Partnership With Smartbox
March 12, 2026
Sidley represented Verdane, a European investment firm, in its agreement to partner with Smartbox Assistive Technology Group (Smartbox). Majority shares were previously held by the CareTech Group (CareTech), who will continue to be a minority shareholder in Smartbox. Three Hills will invest alongside Verdane and CareTech. Smartbox is a market-leading provider of augmentative and alternative communication technology, designed to support communication, connection, and independence for people with speech and language disabilities. Verdane, which has offices in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the UK, and Germany, will become the majority shareholder in the business through the partnership.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
William Long
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Lauren Cuyvers
Sidley Represents Precision NeuroMed in Its Strategic Partnership With Brainlab SE
February 27, 2026
Sidley represented Precision NeuroMed Inc. (PNM), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing precision therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases, in its strategic partnership with Brainlab SE (Brainlab), a global leader in digital medical technology. Under a Joint Development and Commercialization Agreement, the companies will collaborate to develop and commercialize a cloud-based, AI-enabled treatment planning platform for convection enhanced delivery (CED) to the brain. The partnership combines Brainlab’s expertise in medical imaging digitalization and surgical workflow integration with PNM’s proprietary molecular flow simulation software to create a CED Treatment Planning System designed to optimize and personalize drug distribution directly into brain tissue. As part of the agreement, Brainlab has also received an equity interest in PNM.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Francesca Blythe
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Eleanor Dodding
Sidley Represents The Brink’s Company in US$6.6 Billion Acquisition of NCR Atleos
February 26, 2026
Sidley represented The Brink’s Company (NYSE: BCO) in its acquisition of NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL) in a cash and stock transaction valued at approximately US$6.6 billion. The deal combines two leading financial technology infrastructure providers, bringing together Brink’s global cash management expertise and route-based infrastructure with NCR Atleos’ end-to-end ATM management and services expertise, ATM network, and fast-growing ATM-as-a-Service outsourcing solutions. Sidley served as both transaction and financing counsel to Brink’s in the transaction.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Stephanie Lim
Sidley Represents Thermon in Its US$2.2 Billion Combination With CECO Environmental
February 24, 2026
Sidley is representing Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: THR) in its definitive agreement with CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECO) to combine in a stock and cash transaction valued at approximately US$2.2 billion. Thermon provides industrial process heating solutions, and the merger will create a leading industrial mission-critical environmental and thermal solutions company.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
William RM Long
Matthias Bruynseraede
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Arsenal Capital Partners and MaxHealth in Sale of MaxHealth to CenterWell
February 17, 2026
Sidley represented Arsenal Capital Partners and MaxHealth in the sale of MaxHealth to CenterWell, the healthcare services division of Humana Inc. MaxHealth operates 54 owned primary care clinics, four owned specialty and ancillary clinics, and 24 affiliate clinics across West and South Florida, serving more than 120,000 patients. Arsenal Capital Partners is a private equity firm specializing in building industrial growth and healthcare companies.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Stephen W. McInerney
Sasha Hongdagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Renesas in Sale of Its Timing Business to SiTime
February 4, 2026
Sidley is representing Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductors, in the sale of certain assets related to Renesas’ timing business to SiTime Corporation (NASDAQ: SITM), the Precision Timing company, for US$1.5 billion in cash and approximately 4.13 million shares of SiTime common stock, subject to a potential adjustment and a collar determined by the 10-day volume weighted average price (“VWAP”) as of three trading days prior to the execution of the asset purchase agreement.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Represents RoundTable Healthcare Partners in Its Partnership and Investment in Colorescience
February 2, 2026
Sidley is representing RoundTable Healthcare Partners, a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry, in its partnership and investment in Colorescience. Colorescience is a fast-growing skincare brand in the U.S. focused on sun protection products.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Stephen McInerney
Eleanor Dodding
Ben Cross
Sidley Advises Marathon Asset Management on its up to US$1.6 Billion Sale to CVC
January 26, 2026
Sidley represented Marathon Asset Management, a leading global credit manager, in its up to US$1.6 billion (US$1.2 billion in upfront consideration and up to US$400 million in contingent deferred consideration) sale to CVC, one of the world’s leading private markets investment firms. Upon completion, Marathon will combine with CVC Credit, significantly expanding CVC’s presence in the U.S. credit market in particular in asset-based, real estate, opportunistic, and public credit.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sidley Represents Bonaccord Capital in Increased Minority Investment in Park Square Capital
January 21, 2026
Sidley represented Bonaccord Capital Partners (Bonaccord) in connection with its second strategic minority investment in Park Square Capital (Park Square), one of Europe’s leading credit investment firms with more than US$19 billion in assets under management. Bonaccord first invested in Park Square in December 2021, and has since been a long-term strategic partner. The increased investment further supports Park Square’s strategy and future growth objectives.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Eleanor Dodding
Stephanie Lim
Sidley Represents Sole Source in Acquisition of Cybersecurity Provider Brite
January 12, 2026
Sidley represented Sole Source Capital LLC, a private equity firm that invests in industrial and business services sectors, in its acquisition of Brite, a cybersecurity and managed services provider headquartered in New York. The transaction represents Sole Source Capital LLC’s first platform investment from its third fund, SSC Partners Fund III, and expands its presence into the cybersecurity and IT services sectors.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
David Lashway
Jonathan Wilan
Sidley Advises Wealthfront in Initial Public Offering
December 17, 2025
Sidley represented Wealthfront as regulatory counsel in its initial public offering (IPO) and listing on the New York Stock Exchange. The offering included 34,615 shares of its common stock at a public offering price of US$14 per share.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Colleen Brown
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents FMR LLC, in Obtaining OCC Approval for “Fidelity Digital Assets, National Association”
December 15, 2025
Sidley represented FMR LLC, the parent company of Fidelity Investments, in obtaining a landmark approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to convert Fidelity’s New York limited purpose trust company into a national trust bank licensed by the OCC to engage in a broad range of business activities in the digital assets space.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Garrett Lance
Sidley Advises Bessemer Investors on Strategic Investment in Xanitos
December 9, 2025
Sidley represented Bessemer Investors, LLC in its significant investment in Xanitos, Inc., a specialized provider of healthcare cleaning and support services for hospitals and ambulatory care centers across the United States.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Advises Ancala on Acquisition of U.S. Chemical Infrastructure Portfolio
December 4, 2025
Sidley represented independent infrastructure manager Ancala in its acquisition of a portfolio of pipeline-connected sites and storage facilities for the production, storage, and transportation of critical chemical intermediates from Hexion, an American Securities portfolio company. The sites — located in Baytown, Texas; Luling, Louisiana; and Geismar, Louisiana — will be operated by Valentra, a newly formed company.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Thomas D. Cunningham
Cole R. Rianda
Sidley Represents PayRange in Its Acquisition of KioSoft
December 1, 2025
Sidley is representing PayRange, a retail software and payment solutions provider, in its acquisition of KioSoft Technologies, a global provider of cashless payment and IoT solutions. The acquisition will combine PayRange’s mobile-first retail payment platform with KioSoft’s strong operator network around the world.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Mitchell Noordyke
Sidley Advises Wafra on Minority Investment in Ardian
November 20, 2025
Sidley represented Wafra Inc. in its minority investment in Ardian, a world-leading private investment firm with US$192 billion in assets under management. The investment, made through Wafra’s Strategic Partnerships program, supports Ardian’s continued growth across its diversified private markets platform.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Cuyvers
Sidley Advises on Central Bancompany’s US$373 Million Initial Public Offering
November 20, 2025
Sidley represented the underwriters in the initial public offering of 17,778,000 shares of Class A common stock of Central Bancompany, Inc., the bank holding company for The Central Trust Bank. The shares were priced at US$21.00 per share and began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol “CBC” on November 20, 2025; closing is expected on November 21, 2025, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions. Central Bancompany has also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 2,666,700 shares at the public offering price, less underwriting discounts.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Stephanie Lim
November 19, 2025
Sidley represented Radiology Partners, a leading technology-enabled radiology practice in the U.S., and its subsidiary Mosaic Clinical Technologies, in the acquisition of Cognita Imaging, Inc. Cognita is a pioneer in creating vision language models purpose built for radiology.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents GT Independence in Its Investment From H.I.G. Capital
November 18, 2025
Sidley represented GT Independence, a financial management services company that helps customers select and hire their own caregivers, in connection with its significant investment from H.I.G. Capital. By partnering with H.I.G. Capital, GT Independence will be poised to help more customers with the financial, technical, and legal aspects of hiring and managing their own home health staff.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Advises Grab Holdings Ltd. on Strategic Investment in Vay Technology GmbH
November 17, 2025
Sidley advised Grab Holdings Ltd. (“Grab”), Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, on its strategic investment in Vay Technology GmbH (“Vay”), a remote driving technology company.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Matthias Bruynseraede
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Itron in Its US$525 Million Definitive Agreement to Acquire Locusview
November 17, 2025
Sidley represented Itron, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI), an AI-powered intelligent infrastructure company that helps utilities and cities manage energy, water, and other services, in its definitive agreement to acquire Locusview, Ltd., a privately held utility-focused software and services company based in the United States and Israel. The purchase price for the all-cash acquisition is US$525 million and the deal is expected to close in January 2026.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Garrett Lance
Sidley Represents Life360 in Its Acquisition of Nativo
November 10, 2025
Sidley is representing Life360 in its agreement to acquire Nativo, a leading advertising technology company that helps brands create and distribute engaging, premium ad experiences across premium publisher sites. The transaction is valued at approximately US$120 million in a combination of cash and stock, subject to customary closing conditions.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Stephanie Y. Lim
Francesca Blythe
Eleanor Dodding
Sidley Represents Bonaccord Capital Partners in Minority Investment in Kingswood Capital Management
November 7, 2025
Sidley represented Bonaccord Capital Partners, a private equity firm that provides growth capital and strategic support to middle-market private markets sponsors, in its passive minority investment in Kingswood Capital Management, LP, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm focused on middle-market buyouts. The investment will enable Kingswood to expand its capital base and reinvest in the business while maintaining its existing management, investment strategy, and operations.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Stephanie Y. Lim
Sidley Represents Qualcomm in Its Acquisition of Arduino
November 3, 2025
Sidley represented Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), a leading semiconductor and telecommunications technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, in its acquisition of Arduino, an Italian-based open-source hardware and software company. Arduino’s platform enables users to easily produce prototype electronic and robotic devices. By integrating Arduino’s platform, the acquisition will enhance Qualcomm’s position in the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
William RM Long
Lauren Kitces
Lauren Cuyvers
Kiana Boroumand
October 14, 2025
Sidley represented Astria Therapeutics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing life-changing therapies for allergic and immunologic diseases, in its definitive agreement to be acquired by BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a global biotechnology company. The transaction values Astria at approximately US$920 million.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Stephanie Y. Lim
Sidley Represents BBQGuys in Acquisition of Mont Alpi
September 9, 2025
Sidley is representing BBQGuys, a leading e-commerce retailer of outdoor living products, in its acquisition of Mont Alpi, a premium manufacturer of modular outdoor kitchen islands and grills. The transaction expands BBQGuys’ portfolio of owned brands and strengthens its presence in the fast-growing outdoor kitchen market. With the addition of Mont Alpi, BBQGuys is positioned to broaden its product offerings and accelerate innovation across its outdoor living portfolio, which already includes Blaze, a performance-driven grill manufacturer, and Pacific Coast Manufacturing (PCM), a U.S.-based leader in outdoor kitchen components.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents SoHo House in Definitive Take-Private Agreement
August 18, 2025
Sidley represented Soho House & Co Inc. in its definitive agreements pursuant to which an investor group led by MCR, and its chairman and CEO Tyler Morse will acquire the outstanding shares of Soho House not held by certain significant shareholders. SHCO Executive Chairman Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa Companies LLC will roll their controlling equity interests in the Company and retain majority control of the business. Holders of common stock of the Company will receive US$9.00 per share in cash, a premium of approximately 83% over the closing stock price as of December 18, 2024, the last trading day prior to Soho House’s announcement of receipt of the offer. The offer implies a total enterprise value of approximately US$2.7 billion for SHCO.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:
Colleen Brown
Sidley Represents Entegra in Acquisition by NDT Global
August 5, 2025
Sidley represented Amberjack Capital Partners and its portfolio company Entegra, a premium technology company specializing in ultra-high-resolution magnetic flux leakage in-line inspection services, in its acquisition by NDT Global, a leading provider of advanced diagnostic inspection and integrity solutions for the energy sector.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Advises Advanced Power in Its Sale to ArcLight Capital Partners
July 24, 2025
Sidley is representing Advanced Power, a leading independent power developer and asset manager of innovative power infrastructure, in its acquisition by ArcLight Capital Partners (ArcLight). The investment and partnership includes an initial US$1 billion equity commitment from ArcLight to build new power infrastructure, along with the potential to invest more than US$5 billion of equity over the next five years to enable over 20 gigawatts (GW) of new power and the acceleration of North America’s AI and data center infrastructure growth.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Is Advising Azimut Group on Its Acquisition of North Square Investments
July 22, 2025
Sidley is representing Azimut Group, one of Europe’s largest independent asset managers, in connection with its agreement to acquire North Square Investments, LLC (NSI), a multi-boutique asset management and distribution platform. As part of the transaction, Azimut will also contribute its 51% stake in Kennedy Capital Management (KCM), which manages US$4.5 billion in assets and has an existing sub-advisory agreement with NSI, leading to the creation of an integrated platform that will be renamed Azimut NSI.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents MarcyPen Capital Partners and Brand Velocity Group in Growth Investment in GLD
July 8, 2025
Sidley advised MarcyPen Capital Partners (MarcyPen) as lead investor, together with Brand Velocity Group (BVG), in a growth investment in The GLD Shop (GLD), a globally recognized jewelry brand. Based in Miami, Florida, GLD designs classic and custom chains, pendants, watches, and accessories, blending streetwear edge with luxury craftsmanship and redefining the look of modern jewelry across sport, music, and fashion.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
William RM Long
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Dearborn Group in Sale of Life and Disability Business to Symetra Life Insurance
June 30, 2025
Sidley is representing Dearborn Group, a national provider of ancillary benefits, in the sale of Dearborn’s group life and disability (L&D) business to Symetra Life Insurance Company, a provider of retirement and employee benefit insurance products. Symetra will acquire Dearborn’s L&D business through a reinsurance transaction and enter into a product distribution arrangement with Dearborn Group’s parent company, Health Care Service Corporation.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Advises on Redwire Corporation’s US$260 Million Common Stock Offering
June 25, 2025
Sidley represented the underwriters in connection with the approximately US$260 million underwritten public offering of 15,525,000 shares of common stock of Redwire Corporation, an aerospace and defense technology company. The common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “RDW.” Redwire intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to repay indebtedness incurred in connection with its acquisition of Edge Autonomy, a manufacturer of uncrewed technology systems, to repurchase a portion of its outstanding convertible preferred stock, and for general corporate purposes. The offering launched and priced on June 16, 2025 and closed on June 18, 2025.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Francesca Blythe
Lauren Kitces
Brad Carney
Sidley Represents Great Hill Partners on Strategic Majority Investment in Peter Park System GmbH
June 4, 2025
Sidley advised Great Hill Partners on its strategic majority investment in Peter Park System GmbH, a Munich-based technology company redefining off-street urban parking with a fully digital, frictionless platform. The transaction also includes a minority investment from ARBAnova Familienstiftung and the continued leadership of Peter Park’s founding management team. Great Hill Partner’s investment will support the accelerated build-out of Peter Park’s salesforce and technology, expand the company’s footprint, and help continue executing its ambitious growth strategy.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Francesca Blythe
Lauren Cuyvers
Sidley Represents Accommodations Plus International in Its Sale to Haveli Investments
June 4, 2025
Sidley represented Accommodations Plus International (API), a global leader in crew accommodation and travel technology solutions, in its sale to Haveli Investments, a technology-focused private equity firm. API serves more than 85 airline, cargo, rail, and cruise line clients worldwide, through a network of over 6,000 hotels and service partners across more than 700 cities. With Haveli’s backing, API is positioned to accelerate its global expansion and invest in innovative technology enhancements, further strengthening its market leadership and client offerings.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Stephen W. McInerney
Sidley Advises Life360 in Upsized Offering of US$275 Million Aggregate Principal Amount of Convertible Senior Notes
June 3, 2025
Sidley is advising Life360, Inc. in its upsized offering of US$275 million aggregate principal amount of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2030 in a private offering to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The offering is expected to close on June 5, 2025, subject to market and other conditions. Life360 also granted the initial purchasers of the notes an option to purchase, for settlement within a period of 13 days from, and including, the date the notes are first issued, up to an additional US$45 million aggregate principal amount of notes. Life360 intends to use proceeds from the offering to fund the cost of entering into the capped call transactions. Life360 intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include acquisitions or strategic investments in complementary businesses, products, services, or technologies. If the initial purchasers exercise their option to purchase additional notes, then Life360 intends to use a portion of the additional net proceeds to fund the cost of entering into additional capped call transactions.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Stephen W. McInerney
May 29, 2025
Sidley represented United Airlines in connection with the development of Blue Sky, a new and unique collaboration with JetBlue that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Jonathan M. Wilan
Mitchell Noordyke
Sidley Represents Moving Mountains in Acquisition by StayTerra
May 16, 2025
Sidley represented Moving Mountains, an award-winning hospitality company specializing in the operation of luxury vacation rentals with personalized guest experiences, in its acquisition by StayTerra, a property management company and collection of premier vacation rental brands. The investment expands StayTerra’s platform of vacation rental properties across popular American destinations while providing Moving Mountains with access to growth capital, expanded customer service capabilities, and enhanced technology and data solutions.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents HARMAN International on US$350 Million Acquisition of Masimo Corporation’s Sound United Consumer Audio Business
May 14, 2025
Sidley is representing HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., on its US$350 million carve-out acquisition of Masimo Corporation’s Sound United consumer audio business. The acquisition will expand HARMAN’s audio offering, especially across core segments such as home audio, headphones, hi-fi components, and car audio. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Francesca Blythe
Ash Nagdev
Anila Rayani
Sidley Represents Admiral Group in Sale of U.S. Operations to J.C. Flowers
April 22, 2025
Sidley is representing Admiral Group in the cash sale of its U.S. operations to J.C. Flowers. The sale includes Virginia-based Elephant, comprising Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services. Admiral Group is a leading, UK-based insurance and financial services company. New York-based J.C. Flowers is a global private investment firm.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Steven W. McInerney
Sidley Represents Precisely in Acquisition of DTS Software
April 9, 2025
Sidley represented Precisely, a provider of cloud-based data integrity solutions, in its acquisition of DTS Software. DTS offers an integrated suite of software solutions for enterprise storage management, enabling organizations to manage, automate, and optimize their data storage infrastructures. The acquisition adds to Precisely’s portfolio of mainframe solutions for business-critical IT systems and will support existing IBM mainframe operations for enterprise data.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents Ridgeview Partners in Its Growth Investment in Radiant Logic
April 9, 2025
Sidley is representing Ridgeview Partners, a growth-oriented technology private equity firm, in its strategic growth investment in Radiant Logic, a provider of secure identity management and zero trust architecture solutions. By utilizing AI-driven analytics and continuous real-time visibility, Radiant Logic enables major commercial and governmental organizations to manage secure identity data issues and effectively address enterprise cybersecurity threats.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Rimsha Syeda
Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital in Its US$7.7 Billion Acquisition of Dun & Bradstreet
March 24, 2025
Sidley is 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.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to requisite shareholder approval, regulatory clearances, and other customary closing conditions.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Francesca Blythe
Lauren Kitces
Eleanor Dodding
Garrett Lance
Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital in ModMed Transaction
March 3, 2025
Sidley is representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its significant majority growth investment in ModMed. The company, currently backed by Warburg Pincus, is a developer of AI-powered medical practice technology, including electronic health records, practice management, revenue cycle management, patient engagement, payment processing, and native AI integrations. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Represents Redding Ridge Asset Management and Apollo in the Acquisition of Irradiant Partners
February 21, 2025
Sidley is representing Apollo (NYSE: APO) and its independently managed affiliate, Redding Ridge Asset Management (RRAM), in RRAM’s acquisition of Irradiant Partners. Irradiant is an employee-owned alternative investment manager that specializes in liquid credit, private credit, and renewables. This acquisition adds US$10.7 billion of collateralized loan obligation (CLO) assets under management (AUM) to RRAM, making it a top-five CLO issuer and bringing its total AUM to US$38 billion. With this affiliate acquisition, Apollo adds US$2.2 billion of private credit and renewables AUM from Irradiant.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Lauren Kitces
Tasneem Mewa
Sidley Represents Sports Data Labs in Landmark Player Data Deal
February 12, 2025
Sidley represented Sports Data Labs (SDL), a leading provider of technologies for athletes to collect, control, and monetize their personal data, in its landmark partnership with FIFPRO, the players association representing professional soccer players globally. The 10-year exclusive deal will enable SDL to offer its athlete performance platform, under the FIFPRO Technologies brand, to more than 66,000 players worldwide, giving them access to a range of services and opportunities to optimize their performance, health, and data rights.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Francesca Blythe
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Steve McInerney
Sidley Represents Achieve Partners on the Acquisition of Wise Music Group’s Digital Education Division
January 24, 2025
Sidley represented private equity firm Achieve Partners in its acquisition of global music publisher Wise Music Group’s Digital Education division, including popular education platforms MusicFirst, Charanga, Rising Software, Focus on Sound, and O-Generator.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Access Healthcare in Its Growth Investment by New Mountain Capital
January 14, 2025
Sidley is representing Dallas-based Access Healthcare, a leading revenue cycle management technology platform, in its growth investment from affiliates of New York-based New Mountain Capital, LLC. The investment will help support Access Healthcare’s continued growth in artificial intelligence, workflow automation, and product development. The partnership will also help Access Healthcare expand into new markets. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, The Texas Lawbook, and ALM, among others.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Colleen Brown
Sidley Represents Ryan Specialty in Its US$525 Million Acquisition of Velocity Risk
January 8, 2025
Sidley is representing Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN), a specialty insurance provider, wholesale broker, and managing underwriter, in its $525 million acquisition of Velocity Risk Underwriters, LLC. Velocity is a managing general underwriter focused on providing insurance for named storms, earthquakes, tornadoes, and hail events for middle market and small-to-midsize commercial businesses, primarily across Southeastern states. This acquisition will enhance Ryan Specialty’s property catastrophe portfolio and is expected to improve its ability to serve wholesale clients by integrating Velocity’s portfolio management, data analytics, and technology capabilities. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by ALM, The Deal, Life Insurance International, Reinsurance News, and MarketScreener, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Stryker in Its Approximately US$4.9 Billion Acquisition of Inari Medical
January 7, 2025
Sidley is representing global medical technology leader Stryker (NYSE: SYK) in its acquisition of Inari Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: NARI), a manufacturer of peripheral vascular devices, for approximately $4.9 billion in cash. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Reuters, The Deal, Law360, and Digital Health News, among others. The matter involves lawyers in Chicago, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, New York, DC, London, Brussels, Houston, and Dallas.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Woodward in Its Acquisition of Safran’s Electromechanical Actuation Business
December 20, 2024
Sidley is representing Woodward, Inc. (NASDAQ: WWD), a leader in aerospace and industrial energy control solutions, in its acquisition of aircraft equipment manufacturer Safran’s electromechanical actuation business. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle and MarketScreener. The matter involves Sidley lawyers in Chicago, Washington, D.C., London, Brussels, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, and Singapore.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Steve McInerney
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Consortium Headed by APG and ART to Acquire Riverstone Holdings’ Equity Stake in Pattern Energy
December 16, 2024
Sidley is representing a consortium headed by Amsterdam-headquartered APG Asset Management N.V. (APG), on behalf of ABP (previously known as Algemeen Burgerlijk Pensioenfonds), one of the world’s largest pension funds, and Australian Retirement Trust, one of Australia’s largest super funds, in the consortium’s acquisition of Riverstone Holdings’ equity stake in Pattern Energy Group LP. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, ALM, Pulse 2.0, and The Deal, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Macquarie Asset Management in a Partnership With Dow Valued Up to US$3 Billion
December 9, 2024
Sidley is representing a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management, a leading global infrastructure investor, in its agreement to acquire a 40% equity stake in select U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets from Dow Inc., with an option to increase its equity stake to 49% within six months after closing. The new partnership, Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, will be a specialist infrastructure provider to Dow and other industrial customers at five of Dow’s manufacturing sites in Texas and Louisiana. Dow expects to receive initial cash proceeds of approximately US$2.4 billion based on the initial transaction, with the potential to receive up to approximately US$3 billion in total. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, World Pipelines, Houston Business Journal, ALM, The Texas Lawbook, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Gallagher in US$13.45 Billion Acquisition of AssuredPartners
December 9, 2024
Sidley is representing Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) in its definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners. Under the agreement, Gallagher will acquire the stock of AssuredPartners’ parent company for gross consideration of US$13.45 billion, representing a pro forma EBITDAC multiple of 14.3x. After giving effect to an estimated US$1.0 billion deferred tax asset, net consideration is approximately US$12.45 billion. The net consideration EBITDAC multiple is 11.3x after giving effect to the deferred tax asset and estimated synergies. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Thomas Cunningham
Francesca Blythe
Stephen McInerney
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Anila Rayani
Sidley Represents CDW in Its Acquisition of Mission Cloud Services
December 2, 2024
Sidley represented CDW Corporation (NASDAQ: CDW), a leading provider of computing hardware and cloud information technology solutions, in its acquisition of Mission Cloud Services Inc. Mission provides cloud, AI and machine learning, consulting, and managed service solutions. The acquisition complements CDW’s cloud, data, AI and software platform engineering organization, CDW Digital Velocity.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Lauren Kitces
Garrett M. Lance
Cole R. Rianda
Sidley Advises RGA in US$4.1 Billion Reinsurance Transaction With Manulife
November 21, 2024
Sidley is advising RGA in the acquisition of a $4.1 billion block of long-term care (LTC) and structured settlements from John Hancock, a subsidiary of Manulife. The business comprises $1.9 billion in LTC liabilities and $2.2 billion in structured settlement liabilities. Publicly traded RGA is a leading global life and health reinsurer. Manulife is a leading international financial services group. The transaction is one of the few LTC reinsurance trades in recent years, and represents Sidley’s ability to guide clients in their most complex and significant insurance industry transactions. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, Life Annuity Specialist, Reinsurance News, ALM, and ReInsurance Business.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Sidley Represents ZMC in Its Acquisition of Pure Wafer
November 15, 2024
Sidley represented ZMC in its acquisition of a controlling stake of semiconductor silicon solutions and services company Pure Wafer. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, The Deal, and Electronics Clap, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Coastal Waste & Recycling in Acquisition of Southwest Waste
November 4, 2024
Sidley represented Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc., a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management, in its acquisition of Southwest Waste, a leading independent waste-hauling and recycling company on Florida’s west coast. This is the largest acquisition to date for Coastal. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle and ALM.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Lovell Minnick Partners in Its Growth Investment in Cohen & Company
October 30, 2024
Sidley represented private equity firm Lovell Minnick Partners LLC in its strategic growth investment in Cohen & Company, an accounting and consulting firm widely recognized for its assurance, tax, and advisory services tailored to investment funds, private equity, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by ABF Journal, The Deal, Mergers & Acquisitions, and PE Hub, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Jefferies Finance LLC in its US$1.95 Billion Bank and Bond Financing
October 29, 2024
Sidley represented Jefferies Finance LLC, as borrower and issuer, in its $1.95 billion bank/bond financing, consisting of a US$950 million senior secured term loan facility and US$500 million priority secured revolving facility, and a $500 million high-yield offering of 6.625% Senior Secured Notes due 2031. Sidley’s representation was discussed in an article published by Global Legal Chronicle.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Colleen Brown
Sidley Represents Wafra in Its Acquisition of Aquila Air Capital
October 18, 2024
Sidley is representing funds advised by Wafra Inc. in the acquisition of Aquila Air Capital from funds managed by Warburg Pincus LLC. Aquila is a specialty finance platform focused on providing aviation asset financing, including purchasing and leasing aircraft engines. Wafra is a global alternative investment manager with approximately $28 billion of assets under management across a range of alternative assets. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by PE Hub, The Deal, Global Legal Chronicle, Mergers & Acquisitions, S&P Global, Equipment Finance Advisor, The Texas Lawbook, and Aviator.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Francesca Blythe
Alan Raul
Steve McInerney
Ben Cross
Anila Rayani
Sidley Represents Victory Live in Its Acquisition of Logitix
October 11, 2024Sidley represented Victory Live in its acquisition of Logitix from private equity firm ZMC. Logitix provides comprehensive ticket inventory management solutions to help sports properties, performing arts operators, venues, promoters, other rightsholders, and resellers optimize ticket sales and revenue through dynamic pricing and distribution services. Victory Live is a technology platform focused on sports and entertainment, event management, data, and ticketing software. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by The Texas Lawbook, PE Hub, Celebrity Access, Mergers & Acquisitions, S&P Global, The Deal, and Sports Business Journal.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Ridgeview Partners in Its Growth Investment in PayRange
September 30, 2024
Sidley represented private equity firm Ridgeview Partners in its investment in PayRange, an Internet of Things (IoT) software and payment solutions provider. Ridgeview, which focuses on technology-oriented growth investments, was founded in early 2024 and this investment was Ridgeview’s first since it was founded. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, PE Hub, The Deal, and Bloomberg, among others.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Mitchell Noordyke
Sidley Represents Thompson Street Capital Partners in Its Growth Investment in ATIS
September 26, 2024
Sidley represented Thompson Street Capital Partners in its growth investment in ATIS, a provider of elevator and escalator safety inspections, consulting, and managed services across the United States and Canada. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, Law.com Radar, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Siris Capital Group in Its US$591 Million Sale of Fiery
September 19, 2024
Sidley is representing affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC in their agreement to sell Fiery, LLC to Seiko Epson Corporation for US$591 million. Fiery is a provider of software solutions for commercial print, packaging, signage, ceramics, building materials, textiles, and other specialty applications. The deal provides Fiery access to new technologies and global knowledge, which will accelerate growth and robust solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published in Global Legal Chronicle, Law.com Radar, Print Week, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Cole Rianda
Sidley Represents Northlane Capital Partners in the Sale of PAR Excellence Systems
September 12, 2024
Sidley represented private equity firm Northlane Capital Partners in the sale of PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. to OceanSound Partners. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, M&A Navigator, The Deal, Mergers & Acquisitions, and S&P Global, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Ben Cross
Sidley Advises OneAmerica Financial in Sale of Retirement Plan Business to Voya
September 11, 2024
Sidley is representing OneAmerica Financial in the sale of its full-service retirement plan business to Voya. The transaction involves approximately US$60 billion of assets under administration. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, The Deal, Law.com Radar, and 401kSpecialist.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Philip Robbins
Sidley Represents Sentry Insurance in Acquisition of The General® from American Family Insurance
September 12, 2024
Sidley is representing Sentry Insurance in its acquisition of non-standard auto insurer The General® from American Family Insurance for approximately US$1.1 billion in cash consideration. Including the value of assumed liabilities and required capital, the total transaction value will be US$1.7 billion. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, The American Lawyer, and The Deal, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Northlane Capital Partners in the Sale of PAR Excellence Systems
September 12, 2024
Sidley represented Northlane Capital Partners in the sale of PAR Excellence Systems, Inc. to OceanSound Partners. PAR is a provider of automated supply chain and inventory management solutions to government, non-profit, and private healthcare systems. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, M&A Navigator, The Deal, Mergers & Acquisitions, and S&P Global, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Ben Cross
Sidley Represents Long-Time Client Angel City Football Club in Its Definitive Agreement with Willow Bay and Bob Iger to Become the New Controlling Owners of the World’s Most Valuable Women’s Professional Sports Team
September 5, 2024
Sidley represented National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) club Angel City FC (ACFC) in its historic transaction with Willow Bay, the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company. As part of the transaction, which closed September 4, Bay and Iger acquired a controlling stake in ACFC at a $250 million valuation, making ACFC the most valuable women’s sports team in the world. Bay will serve on and have full control of the ACFC Board of Directors, will serve as the controlling owner for NWSL purposes, and will represent ACFC on the NWSL’s Board of Governors. The transaction, which included a US$50 million capital injection to support the club’s operations and growth goals, validates the ongoing surge in the business of women’s sports and marks the beginning of a new era for ACFC. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law360, Sportico, Sports Business Journal, USA Herald, Variety, and Los Angeles Business Journal, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents D2 Asset Management in Its US$280 Million Minority Investment in Unlock Technologies
September 4, 2024
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Arsenal Capital Partners in Its Acquisition of Knowtion Health
August 23, 2024
Sidley is representing private equity firm Arsenal Capital Partners in its acquisition of Knowtion Health, a provider of revenue cycle insurance claim resolution services supported by AI-enabled technologies. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle and Mergers & Acquisitions.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Steve McInerney
Vishnu Tirumala
Sidley Represents VIO Med Spa in Its Majority Investment from Freeman Spogli
August 16, 2024
Sidley represented VIO Med Spa (VIO) in its majority investment from Freeman Spogli. VIO is a franchisor of full-service med spas, providing elevated and innovative aesthetic services designed to empower, enhance natural beauty, and inspire confidence. Freeman Spogli is a strategic growth investor in the consumer services and franchising industries. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, PE Hub, and Mergers & Acquisitions, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents DigiCert in its Acquisition of Vercara
August 15, 2024
Sidley is representing DigiCert, which is backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., Crosspoint Capital Partners L.P., and TA Associates Management L.P., in its acquisition of Vercara from Golden Gate Capital and GIC. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law.com Radar, Security Info Watch, Mergers & Acquisitions, and S&P Global.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Denise Kara
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Exiger in Its Acquisition of XSB
August 9, 2024
Sidley represented Exiger, a market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company, in its acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB, a data science company known for its AI-based applications that transform data into actionable intelligence. Articles noting Sidley’s representation were published by Law.com Radar, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Ryan Specialty in Its US$1.1 Billion Acquisition of US Assure
August 2, 2024
Sidley is representing Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) in its acquisition of US Assure Insurance Services of Florida, Inc. for approximately $1.075 billion in cash and up to an additional $400 million, to the extent certain financial performance targets are achieved during a three-year period following the acquisition. Articles that discuss Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, Law.com Radar, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents IGT in Its US$6.3 Billion Sale of Its Gaming & Digital Business to Apollo Funds
July 26, 2024
Sidley is representing International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) in its $6.3 billion sale of its Gaming & Digital business to a newly formed holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. Apollo is also acquiring Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI). In February 2024, Sidley represented IGT in its agreement to spin off its IGT Gaming business and then combine that spun off business with Everi in a transaction similar to a Reverse Morris Trust transaction. Under the terms of the new agreement, the Apollo funds will simultaneously acquire IGT Gaming and Everi in an all-cash transaction. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law.com Radar, PE Hub, Law360, Bloomberg, Debtwire, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Colleen Brown
Denise Kara
Steve McInerney
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents AIP in Its US$700 Million Acquisition of AGCO’s Grain & Protein Division
July 25, 2024
Sidley represented industrials investor American Industrial Partners (AIP) in its $700 million acquisition of the Grain & Protein business of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a large precision agriculture technology and machinery company. The division produces grain storage and seed processing equipment and generates an annual revenue of approximately $1 billion with 3,200 employees and 14 facilities across North America, Brazil, Europe, and Malaysia. Through this carve-out acquisition, AIP plans to realize synergies across brands and maximize the quality, yields, and value of agricultural products while improving global food security. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle and PE Hub.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Francesca Blythe
Ash Nagdev
Denise Kara
Matthias Bruynseraede
Sidley Represents Ardent Health in Its US$192 Million IPO
July 19, 2024
Sidley represented Ardent Health Partners, Inc., a leading provider of healthcare services in growing midsize urban communities across the United States, in its $221 million sponsor-backed initial public offering (IPO). The shares began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on July 18, 2024, under the symbol “ARDT.” The IPO closed on July 19, 2024, and the underwriters’ option to purchase additional shares closed on July 30. An affiliate of the Chicago-based private investment firm Equity Group Investments remains the controlling stockholder of Ardent Health post-IPO.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:
Colleen Brown
Sidley Represents IDEX Corporation in Its US$1 Billion Acquisition of Mott Corporation
July 23, 2024
Sidley is representing IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IDEX) in its $1 billion acquisition of Mott Corporation and its subsidiaries. Mott is a leading designer and manufacturer of filtration and flow control solutions for a range of high-value end markets such as medicine, computing power, sustainable energy, and space exploration. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published in The Texas Lawbook, Law360, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Colleen Brown
Denise Kara
Steve McInerney
Mitchell Noordyke
Sidley represented Carlyle and KKR with respect to their agreement, through one or more strategic partnerships, to purchase a portfolio of prime private student loans from Discover Bank with a principal balance of approximately $10.1 billion. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by The Deal, Bloomberg Law, Law360, and PE Hub, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Tom Cunningham
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley represented Angel City Football Club (ACFC) in the agreement in which Willow Bay, the dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, and Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, will acquire the controlling stake in ACFC for $250 million, making the soccer club the most valuable women’s sports team in the world. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law360, Sportico, Sports Business Journal, USA Herald, Variety, and Los Angeles Business Journal, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents Thompson Street Capital Partners in Its Investment in National Arbitration & Mediation
July 17, 2024
Sidley represented Thompson Street Capital Partners in its growth investment in National Arbitration & Mediation, a provider of alternative dispute resolution services, case management software, and continuing legal education. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law.com Radar, Mergers & Acquisitions, PE Hub, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ernesto Claeyssen
Sidley Represents Athletic Brewing Company in Its US$50 Million Capital Raise
July 9, 2024
Sidley represented Athletic Brewing Company, a leader in the non-alcoholic beer market, in its $50 million equity financing round led by General Atlantic. Athletic Brewing Company plans to use the new capital to drive continued long-term growth, including the recently announced purchase of its third facility in the United States.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:
Steve McInerney
Sidley Represents Wheels and Apollo in Significant Minority Investment from Marubeni and Lithia
June 27, 2024
Sidley represented Wheels and Apollo Global Management in a minority investment from Marubeni Corporation and Lithia & Driveway. Wheels is a major fleet management company offering leasing, financing, maintenance, and support services for its fleet of more than 800,000 vehicles. Both Marubeni Corporation and Lithia & Driveway are notable players in the mobility space and closely aligned with Wheels’ commitment to delivering value across the vehicle life cycle. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law.com Radar and The Deal, among others.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Alan Charles Raul
Steve McInerney
Sidley Represents Casa Systems in Chapter 11 Filing
June 14, 2024
Sidley successfully led the Chapter 11 cases for Casa Systems, Inc., a telecommunications hardware and software company with approximately $183 million in funded debt and operations across more than 10 countries, which culminated with the fully consensual, uncontested confirmation of its Chapter 11 plan in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. Casa Systems’ Chapter 11 cases were completed in 65 days and resulted in going-concern sales of the company’s 5G mobile core/RAN and cable businesses across multiple jurisdictions, a global settlement providing for recoveries to the company’s unsecured creditors, and the preservation of hundreds of jobs. A global cross-section of the Sidley team will continue to work with Casa Systems in connection with the orderly winddown of multiple international subsidiaries.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
William R. Long
Ash Nagdev
Denise Kara
Sidley Represents TDS in the US$4.4 Billion Sale of UScellular’s Wireless Operations and Spectrum Assets to T-Mobile
May 29, 2024
Sidley is representing Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) in the $4.4 billion sale of the wireless operations and select spectrum assets of United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular) (NYSE: USM) to T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS), including a combination of cash and up to approximately $2 billion of assumed debt. The agreement includes T-Mobile entering into a new master license agreement on more than 2,000 cell phone towers owned by UScellular. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Post, The Deal, Bloomberg Law, Axios, Law360, and The Dallas Morning News, among others.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Gamma Biosciences on Its US$600 Million Sale of Mirus Bio
May 23, 2024
Sidley is representing Gamma Biosciences, a life sciences platform established by KKR to address the advanced therapy bioprocessing market, in its $600 million sale of Mirus Bio to Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (XTRA: MRK). Mirus Bio is a leading provider of transfection solutions used to deliver genetic material into cells. Sidley also represented Gamma Biosciences when it acquired a controlling stake of Mirus Bio in 2021.
Privacy Lawyers Involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ernesto R. Claeyssen
Sidley Represents Eldridge Industries as Lead Financing Provider for Metropolis’s Take-Private of SP+
May 16, 2024
Sidley represented longstanding client Eldridge Industries as lead provider of equity and debt financing to Metropolis Technologies, Inc. for Metropolis’s take-private acquisition of SP Plus Corporation. Metropolis obtained total financing of approximately $1.8 billion for the acquisition of NASDAQ-listed SP+, with an enterprise value of approximately $1.5 billion. The acquisition was announced last October and closed on May 16. Metropolis financed the acquisition with $1.05 billion in Series C preferred stock and $550 million of term debt financing, each provided on a committed basis by Eldridge Industries and other institutions. Metropolis also obtained a separate $175 million revolving debt facility from PNC Bank, National Association. Eldridge Industries, which was co-founded by Todd Boehly, Tony Minella, and Duncan Bagshaw, invests in businesses across the Insurance, Asset Management, Technology, Mobility, Sports & Gaming, Media & Music, Real Estate, and Consumer landscapes. Metropolis is a technology company whose computer vision platform enables checkout-free payment experiences. SP+ is a technology and operations management provider of mobility services for aviation, commercial, hospitality, and institutional clients throughout North America and Europe.
Privacy Lawyer involved:
Steve W. McInerney
Sidley Represents GTAC in Its US$434 Million Business Combination With Tyfon
May 15, 2024
Sidley is representing Global Technology Acquisition Corp. I, a publicly traded (NASDAQ: GTAC) special purpose acquisition company, in its $434 million definitive business combination agreement with Chinese art trading platform Tyfon Culture Holdings Limited. The transaction will result in Tyfon becoming a public company. Upon the closing of the transaction, the combined company will be named Tyfon Culture Inc. and will continue to be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “TFCI.” Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyer involved:
Lianying Wang
Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital and Francisco Partners in US$2.1 Billion Acquisition of Software Integrity Group
May 8, 2024
Sidley is representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. and Francisco Partners in their acquisition of Software Integrity Group from Synopsys, Inc. for total consideration of up to US$2.1 billion. Sidley’s representation was discussed in articles published by Law360, The Deal, and PE Hub, among others.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Rexel USA in Its Acquisition of Talley
May 7, 2024
Sidley is representing Dallas-based Rexel USA, Inc. in its acquisition of Talley, Inc., a distributor of wireless infrastructure products, services, and solutions in the United States. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Global Legal Chronicle, Law.com Radar, TED Magazine, and CityBiz.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Perforce in Its Acquisition of Delphix
Sidley Represents Carlin Consumer Health in Its Acquisition of Penetrex
May 6, 2024
Sidley represented Carlin Consumer Health in its acquisition of Penetrex, a joint and muscle care consumer brand, from Wellbeam Consumer Health. Penetrex will now become a brand within the Carlin Consumer Health portfolio as a part of the transaction. Carlin is a consumer health business positioned to acquire over-the-counter brands Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by The Texas Lawbook, PE Hub, and Yahoo! Finance.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Aon in the Sale of Healthy Paws to Chubb
April 26, 2024
Sidley represented Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a global professional services firm, in the sale of Healthy Paws to Chubb. Healthy Paws is a U.S.-based managing general agent specializing in pet insurance.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Steve McInerney
Sidley Represents Casa Systems in Chapter 11 Filing
April 10, 2024
Sidley is representing Casa Systems, Inc., a telecommunications hardware and software company, and certain of its affiliates in their Chapter 11 proceedings in the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. On April 3, 2024, Casa Systems commenced the proceedings to sell substantially all of the company’s assets with the support of an ad hoc group of lenders holding over 98% of the company’s approximately $183 million of funded debt.
Privacy Lawyer involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Kuvare Asset Management and Kuvare UK Holdings in US$1 Billion Acquisition and US$250 Million Preferred Equity Issuance Involving Blue Owl Capital
April 3, 2024
Sidley is representing Kuvare Asset Management (KAM) in its $750 million acquisition by alternative asset manager, Blue Owl Capital, including a potential $250 million earnout. Separately, Blue Owl has also purchased $250 million of preferred equity in Kuvare UK Holdings (Kuvare). In addition to the preferred equity investment, Blue Owl and Kuvare entered into investment management agreements that will allow Blue Owl to deploy up to $3 billion of assets across its existing investment platforms. Upon the closing of the KAM acquisition, Blue Owl will be allocated up to $20 billion of AUM. KAM is a boutique investment management firm focused on providing asset management services to the insurance industry, including Kuvare UK Holdings. Articles that discussed Sidley’s representation were published by Law.com Radar, The Deal, and Law360.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Carly Owens
Sidley Represents nCino in Its Acquisition of DocFox
April 2, 2024
Sidley represented nCino, Inc. in its acquisition of DocFox, a software company that helps simplify and automate opening new customer accounts in commercial and business banking. The companies’ combined offering will create a single platform that will help financial institutions with their information intake, document collection, and due diligence processes. nCino is a SaaS platform that provides cloud banking for the global financial services industry. Articles that discussed the matter and noted Sidley’s role were published by Global Legal Chronicle, Law.com Radar, Wilmington Business Journal, Pulse 2.0, Fintech Global, Investing.com, and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Carly Owens
Matthias Bruynseraede
Sidley Represents ZMC in Its US$186 Million Sale of 9 Story Media Group to Scholastic
March 14, 2024
Sidley is representing private equity firm ZMC in the sale of its portfolio company 9 Story Media Group to Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL) for approximately $186 million.
Articles that discussed the matter and noted Sidley’s role were published by Law360 and The Deal.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Denise Kara
Sidley Represents Triyam in Its Acquisition by Access
March 12, 2024
Sidley represented Triyam and its parent company, Estelio Partners, in Triyam’s acquisition by Access Information Management, an integrated information management services provider. Triyam is a leading provider of expert solutions and services in healthcare data management. The deal is expected to accelerate Access Information’s entry into the electronic health records and archival records markets, such as hospitals, clinics, and provider networks. On March 13, Law.com Radar published an article that discussed the deal and noted Sidley’s role.
Privacy Lawyer Involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents IGT in Its Approximately US$6.2 Billion Business Combination of Its Global Gaming Business With Everi Holdings Inc.
February 29, 2024
Sidley is representing International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) in the spinoff of its Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses, which will immediately be combined with Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) in a deal valued at approximately US$6.2 billion. After closing, Everi will change its name to International Game Technology, Inc.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Francesca Blythe
Denise Kara
Stephen W. McInerney
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Perforce in Its Acquisition of Delphix
February 20, 2024
Sidley is representing Perforce Software in its definitive agreement to acquire Delphix, a data management software platform. Perforce Software, which is backed by Francisco Partners and Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., is a provider of solutions to enterprise teams requiring productivity, visibility, and scale along the development lifecycle. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the second quarter of 2024.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Denise Kara
Garrett Lance
Sidley Advises MDD in Acquisition by Davies
February 15, 2024
Sidley is representing global forensic accounting firm Matson, Driscoll & Damico (MDD) in its acquisition by Davies, a leading specialist professional services and technology business serving insurance and highly regulated markets. Articles that discussed the matter and noted Sidley’s role were published in The Deal, Global Legal Chronicle, Legal Desire, and Law.com Radar.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Steve McInerney
Philip I. Robbins
Sidley Represents ContextLogic In Its US$173 Million Sale of Wish Platform to Qoo10
February 13, 2024
Sidley is representing ContextLogic, Inc. (NASDAQ: WISH) in its agreement to sell substantially all of its operating assets and liabilities, principally comprising its Wish e-commerce platform, to Qoo10, an e-commerce platform operating localized online marketplaces in Asia, for US$173 million in cash, subject to certain purchase price adjustments. After the closing of the transaction, which is subject to stockholder approval, ContextLogic’s primary asset will consist of US$2.7 billion of U.S. federal income tax net operating losses. Accordingly, Sidley also advised ContextLogic in connection with its adoption of a tax benefits preservation plan. Wish is a global e-commerce platform that uses technology and data science capabilities and a discovery-based mobile shopping experience to create a personalized shopping experience for its users.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Garrett M. Lance
Sidley Represents TowerBrook in the Acquisition of CBTS from altafiber
February 7, 2024
Sidley is representing TowerBrook Capital Partners L.P. in the acquisition of CBTS from altafiber (formerly doing business as Cincinnati Bell). Articles that discussed the matter and noted Sidley’s role were published by The Deal, PE Hub, S&P Global, Debtwire, Mergers & Acquisitions, The Texas Lawbook, Cincinnati Business Courier, and American Lawyer Media, among others.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Alan Raul
Denise Kara
Steve McInerney
Carly Owens
Sidley Serves as Regulatory Counsel to The Cigna Group in US$3.7 Billion Sale of Medicare Businesses and CareAllies to HCSC
January 31, 2024
Sidley is acting as insurance regulatory counsel to The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) in the sale of its Medicare Advantage, Cigna Supplemental Benefits, Medicare Part D, and CareAllies businesses to Health Care Service Corporation for a total transaction value of approximately $3.7 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025 subject to receipt of applicable regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Articles that discussed the matter and noted Sidley’s role were published by The Deal, Law360, and Street Insider, among others.
Privacy Lawyer involved:
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Represents Synchrony in Its Acquisition of Ally’s Point-of-Sale Financing Business, Including US$2.2 Billion of Loan Receivables
January 25, 2024
Sidley is representing Synchrony Financial (NYSE: SYF) in its acquisition of the point-of-sale financing business of Ally Financial Inc. (NYSE: ALLY), including $2.2 billion of loan receivables. The acquisition enhances Synchrony’s footprint in home improvement and health and wellness financing. Articles that discussed the matter and noted Sidley’s role were published by The American Lawyer and ALM Media.
Privacy Lawyer involved:
Steve W. McInerney
Sidley Advises Stonepeak on Its Agreement With the AA and the AA’s Majority Shareholders, TowerBrook Capital Partners, and Warburg Pincus
January 3, 2024
Sidley advised Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, on its agreement with the AA and the AA’s majority shareholders, TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus. Per the agreement, Stonepeak will invest £450 million in the AA through a combination of common and preferred equity at an enterprise value of approximately £4 billion. The AA is the leading provider of roadside assistance services in the UK with a nationwide network of patrols and garages serving 14 million members. It also has a successful insurance business and a wide range of propositions across the driving category.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Francesca Blythe
Sidley Represents Haircare Brand K18 in Its Acquisition by Unilever
December 22, 2023
Sidley is representing premium haircare brand K18 in its agreement to be acquired by Unilever. Founded in 2020 by Suveen Sahib and Britta Cox, K18 makes six different hair damage products, and has been a pioneer of using social media to educate and engage consumers about the science of hair.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Ernesto R. Claeyssen
Francesca Blythe
Denise Kara
Sidley Represents Houlihan Lokey in Its Acquisition of Triago
December 22, 2023
Sidley is representing global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in its acquisition of Triago Management Development, a global advisory firm. The acquisition will expand Houlihan Lokey’s Private Funds Group, establishing the group as one of the preeminent global private capital advisory platforms.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Francesca Blythe
Ash Nagdev
Denise Kara
Subhalakshmi Kumar
Sidley Represents KKR in the Acquisition of a US$7.2 Billion Portfolio of Super-Prime Recreational Vehicle Loans
December 20, 2023
Sidley represented KKR’s credit funds and accounts in connection with the purchase of a US$7.2 billion portfolio of super-prime recreational vehicle (RV) loans from BMO Bank National Association. Simultaneously with the acquisition, BMO purchased approximately US$6.4 billion of senior notes collateralized by the sold loans. BMO will remain the servicer of the loans and will continue to originate and manage RV loans.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Philip I. Robbins
Sidley Represents Clearlake in US$4.4 Billion Acquisition of Alteryx
December 19, 2023
Sidley is representing Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. in its US$4.4 billion definitive agreement, in partnership with Insight Partners, to acquire Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), an analytics cloud platform company.
Privacy lawyers involved:
William Long
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Denise Kara
Lauren Kitces
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Advises Exiger in Sale to Carlyle and Insight Partners
December 19, 2023
Sidley advised Exiger in connection with a majority investment by funds managed by global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) and global software investor Insight Partners.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Alan Raul
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents MarketTime in Its Majority Investment by Hudson Hill Capital
December 7, 2023
Sidley represented MarketTime, LLC in a transaction in which private investment firm Hudson Hill Capital made a majority investment in the company. MarketTime is a SaaS platform that offers a comprehensive set of features to facilitate wholesale retail commerce between brands, manufacturer representatives, agents, and retailers.
Privacy Lawyers involved:
Steve McInerney
Carly Owens
Sidley Represents ShoreView Industries in Its Sale of Portfolio Company Avidity Science
December 1, 2023
Sidley represented ShoreView Industries and its portfolio company Avidity Science in the sale of Avidity Science to ATS Corporation. Avidity designs and manufactures automated water purification solutions for companies in the life sciences industry.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Shenzhen Longsys Electronics in Its Acquisition of SMART Modular Technologies do Brasil
November 30, 2023
Sidley represented Shenzhen Longsys Electronics Co., Ltd. in its acquisition of an 81% interest in SMART Modular Technologies do Brasil – Indústria e Comércio de Componentes Ltda. (SMART Brazil) for approximately US$140 million in upfront payments and a deferred payment of an additional approximately US$28 million (valuing the entire business at US$205 million).
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Represents BHMS Investments and Inszone Insurance in Strategic Partnership with Lightyear Capital
November 29, 2023
Sidley represented BHMS Investments, LP, and Inszone Insurance Services, LLC, a full-service insurance brokerage firm, in Inszone’s strategic partnership with private equity firm Lightyear Capital LLC.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Stephen McInerney
Sidley Represents Siris Capital in Its Acquisition of BearCom
November 28, 2023
Sidley represented Siris Capital Group in its acquisition of BearCom, a North American solutions provider of wireless communications and security technologies, from middle-market private equity firm Bertram Capital.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Ryan Specialty in Its Acquisition of AccuRisk
November 15, 2023
Sidley is representing Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) in its acquisition of AccuRisk Holdings, LLC, a medical stop loss managing general underwriter.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Carly Owens
Sidley Represents Raising Cane’s in Senior Notes Offering
November 11, 2023
Sidley represented Raising Cane’s Restaurants, LLC in the issuance of US$500 million aggregate principal amount of 9.375% senior notes due 2029.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Stephen McInerney
Sidley Represents Fleming in US$277 Million Acquisition of JRG Re from James River
November 8, 2023
Sidley is advising Fleming Insurance Holdings, a portfolio company of Sidley private equity client Altamont Capital Partners, in its strategic US$277 million acquisition of JRG Reinsurance Company (JRG Re).
Privacy lawyers involved:
Stephen McInerney
Carly Owens
Sidley Represents Sixth Street Growth in Its Investment in Keyfactor
October 25, 2023
Sidley represented Sixth Street Growth in its significant minority investment in Keyfactor, Inc. (“Keyfactor”), “the identity-first security solution for modern enterprises,” at an enterprise value of approximately US$1.3 billion.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Stephen McInerney
Sidley Represents National Western in Its US$1.9 Billion Acquisition by an Affiliate of Prosperity Life
October 9, 2023
Sidley represented National Western Life Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NWLI) in its US$1.9 billion all-cash acquisition by S. USA Life Insurance Company, Inc., an affiliate of Prosperity Life Group.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Alan Charles Raul
Stephen W. McInerney
Sidley Advises on TMT Finance’s “Data Center Deal of the Year” – Stonepeak’s Acquisition of Coresite
October 4, 2023
Sidley represented Stonepeak on TMT Finance’s 2023 “Data Center Deal of the Year” which was announced at the TMT M&A Awards USA Gala Dinner in New York.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Alan Charles Raul
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Sidley Represents Rithm Capital in Its US$720 Million Acquisition of Computershare’s U.S. Loan Services Business
October 2, 2023
Sidley represented Rithm Capital Corp. (NYSE: RITM) in its US$720 million acquisition of Computershare Mortgage Services Inc. and certain affiliated companies, including Specialized Loan Servicing LLC, from Computershare Limited (ASX: CPU).
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Casey D. Grant
Sidley Advises on Klaviyo’s IPO
September 20, 2023
Sidley represented the underwriters in Klaviyo’s #IPO of 19.2 million shares of its Series A common stock at the initial public offering price of $30 per share.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Denise Kara
Mitchell Noordyke
Sidley Represented Bradford Airport Logistics in Strategic Growth Investment from Bregal Sagemount
September 6, 2023
Sidley represented Bradford Airport Logistics (“Bradford”), leading provider of advanced logistics services to airports and other transportation hubs through its proprietary Centralized Receiving and Distribution Centers (“CRDC”) model, in a significant growth equity investment from Bregal Sagemount (“Sagemount”), a leading private equity platform with a focus on growth investments in the United States and Europe.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sidley Represents Clearlake Capital-Backed Discovery Education in Its Acquisition of DreamBox Learning
August 31, 2023
Sidley represented Discovery Education, a global education technology company backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P., in its acquisition of DreamBox Learning, a PK-12 education technology provider. DreamBox is a portfolio company of Elliott Investment Management L.P. and TPG’s The Rise Fund.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Francesca Blythe
Stephen McInerney
Ash Nagdev
Eleanor Dodding
Rimsha Syeda
Sidley Represents Audeze in Its Acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment
August 25, 2023
Sidley represented Audeze LLC, an audio technology brand, in its acquisition by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. Audeze is a pioneer of high-end gaming headphones, and the acquisition will strengthen Sony Interactive Entertainment’s efforts to continue innovating when it comes to the audio experience of PlayStation games.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Sheri Porath Rockwell
Lauren Cuyvers
Sidley Represents Churchill Downs Incorporated in Its Acquisition of Exacta Systems
August 22, 2023
Sidley represented Churchill Downs Incorporated in its US$250 million acquisition of Exacta Systems.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Vishnu Tirumala
Sidley Represents Avid in Its US$1.4 Billion Acquisition by an Affiliate of STG
August 10, 2023
Sidley represented Avid Technology, Inc. in its all-cash US$1.4 billion acquisition by an affiliate of STG, inclusive of Avid’s net debt.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Cyble in US$24 Million Series B Financing
August 2, 2023
Sidley represented Cyble, Inc., a developer of cyber intelligence software intended to help with the dark web and cybercrime monitoring, in its US$24 million Series B financing round co-led by Blackbird Ventures and King River Capital with participation from Spider Capital, January Capital, Summit Peak Ventures, and others.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents Thompson Street Capital Partners Portfolio Company BCM One in Its Acquisition of Pure IP
July 24, 2023
Sidley represented BCM One, a portfolio company of Thompson Street Capital Partners, in its acquisition of Pure IP, a global provider of cloud-based voice services via Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, and Zoom.
Privacy lawyers involved:
William RM Long
Matthias Bruynseraede
Sidley Represents Nextracker in US$662.5 Million Common Stock Offering
June 30, 2023
Sidley represented Flex Ltd., an American multinational manufacturing company domiciled in Singapore, and its Fremont, California-based solar technology subsidiary, Nextracker Inc., in its US$662.5 million combined primary (synthetic secondary) and secondary underwritten public offering of its Class A common stock by Nextracker and certain selling stockholders, which resulted in approximately US$552 million in net proceeds to Nextracker and US$88.9 million in net proceeds to certain selling stockholders, in each case, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions, and which includes the full exercise of the underwriters’ option to purchase an additional 1.65 million shares of Class A common stock at the public offering price.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Advises Stackbit Inc. in Its Acquisition by Netlify
June 30, 2023
Sidley advised Stackbit Inc., a developer of a website-designing technology platform, in its acquisition by Netlify.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Represents Brand Velocity Group in its Investment in Jaya Apparel Group
June 21, 2023
Sidley represented private equity firm, Brand Velocity Group, in its investment in Jaya Apparel Group, which owns and operates the women’s contemporary fashion labels, Cinq à Sept and LIKELY.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Lauren Kitces
Sidley Advises Global Atlantic in US$19.2 Billion Reinsurance Transaction With MetLife
May 30, 2023
Sidley represented Global Atlantic, a subsidiary of KKR, in a US$19.2 billion reinsurance agreement with subsidiaries of publicly traded MetLife.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Stephen McInerney
Sidley Guides Resolution Life in Strategic Transaction With Farmers New World Life Insurance Company
May 18, 2023
Sidley advised Resolution Life in a strategic transaction with Farmers New World Life Insurance Company.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Colleen Theresa Brown
Lauren Kitces
Cole Rianda
Sidley Represents Azelis in Its Acquisition of Gillco Ingredients
May 16, 2023
Sidley represented Azelis, a global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, in its acquisition of 100% of the shares of Gillco Ingredients.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Ash Nagdev
Sasha Hondagneu-Messner
Sidley Represents AIG in Sale of Crop Risk Services
May 4, 2023
Sidley represented publicly traded American International Group, a leading global insurance organization, in the sale of Crop Risk Services to publicly traded American Financial Group.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Alan Charles Raul
Lauren Kitces
Carly Owens
Sidley Advises Zinnia in Acquisition of Policygenius
April 25, 2023
Sidley advised Zinnia in its strategic acquisition of Policygenius, a digital insurance marketplace.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Stephen McInerney
Rimsha Syeda
Sidley Represents Bridgepoint in the Sale of Blume Global to WiseTech Global
April 12, 2023
Sidley represented Bridgepoint Advisors Group Ltd. in the sale of its stake in Blume Global Inc. to WiseTech Global Ltd.
Privacy lawyers involved:
Alan Charles Raul
Stephen McInerney
