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Sidley hires Kirkland investment funds partner Ryan McNish in Chicago
Sidley Austin said on October 5, 2026, that Ryan McNish has joined its investment funds practice as a partner in Chicago from Kirkland & Ellis. McNish structures and forms private investment funds and related general partner and management company vehicles for private equity sponsors, and Sidley said expanding its private equity fund formation capabilities is a key strategic priority.
Announcement (Law.com) → · Sidley Austin, Bloomberg Law
Key points
- Ryan McNish joined Sidley's investment funds practice as a partner in Chicago.Sidley AustinBloomberg LawLaw.com
- He was previously a partner in Kirkland & Ellis' investment funds practice group.Sidley AustinLaw.com
- McNish structures, negotiates, and forms private investment funds, including related general partner and management company structures.Sidley AustinBloomberg Law
- He advises private equity sponsors on open-end and closed-end fund formations.Sidley Austin
- Executive committee chair Brian Fahrney said expanding Sidley's private equity fund formation capabilities remains a key strategic priority.Sidley AustinLaw.com
- In Chicago, McNish joins private funds partner John Muno.Sidley Austin