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Sidley announces ITR recognition for its work on Electronic Arts acquisition
Sidley said its work on the acquisition of Electronic Arts received an Impact Deal of the Year award at the ITR Europe Tax Awards 2026. The firm said it advised Affinity Partners as part of the consortium acquiring the video game company.
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- Sidley described the transaction as a $55 billion all-cash acquisition.Sidley Austin
- The firm identified PIF and Silver Lake as the other consortium members.Sidley Austin
- Sidley said its work included tax structuring.Sidley Austin
- The firm named Jason Menzies, Peter Edgerton, Fraser Tudor and Alvin Wang on its tax team.Sidley Austin