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Sidley says James Sherlock joined its London private equity practice
Sidley said James Sherlock joined its London M&A and Private Equity practice as a partner from Skadden’s private equity group. The firm said his work for financial sponsors includes acquisitions, disposals, carve-outs, co-investments, consortium arrangements, joint ventures and restructuring transactions across different stages of investment.
Key points
- Sidley said it had recruited more than 30 London partners over the previous three years.Sidley
- The firm said it had promoted 15 London lawyers to partner during that period.Sidley
- Sidley said its global M&A and Private Equity practice included more than 650 lawyers.Sidley
- The firm described Sherlock’s work as including complex cross-border private equity transactions.Sidley