USA Guide 2026 : New York
Ranked Individuals
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Sidley Austin is noted for its broad practice in the banking and finance space. The practitioners at Sidley are routinely called upon by both distinguished lenders and borrowers to provide counsel on a whole host of issues. Its team has notable strength in handling deals with cross-border elements.
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Sidley Austin advised MSA Safety, as borrower, on the refinancing and upsizing of its $1.3 billion credit facility.
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They are very client-oriented and responsive.
Working with Sidley is easy in that they are able to break down incredibly complicated concepts and give us options in a clear and concise manner.
Sidley is beyond impressive to work with and could not be more responsive and attentive to our needs. They think of issues before they arise.
They have a deep bench of lawyers across practice areas and very good subject matter coverage.
I appreciate Sidley's attention to detail and willingness to do a deep dive of any issue.
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Jeffrey is energetic, extremely hard-working and not afraid to roll up his sleeves. He is also highly sophisticated and commercial.
Jeff is one of the most experienced lawyers around. He combines technical excellence with a pragmatism and commercial approach that makes him a tremendously effective advocate for his clients.
Jeff is one of the best capital markets legal minds I have had the pleasure to work with. His in-depth knowledge of credit agreements and recent market trends has made him a very valuable resource.
Josh is very detail-oriented, sharp and knows what's best for the client.
He is great to work with and it's clear he is committed to providing excellent client service.
She is always creative and dedicated.
Elizabeth is very detail-oriented and keeps very up to date on market developments and case law. She actually spends the time thinking through scenarios no one wants to think about, but ones that really matter.
Leslie Plaskon is a well-regarded finance lawyer, known for her extensive experience in cross-border financings and intercreditor agreements. She is also highly sought after for her expertise in restructuring matters.
She is very talented and helpful.
Michele Nudelman acts for clients in a range of transactions, including acquisition and asset-based financings. She has a particular expertise in special situation and distressed matters.
Michele is talented and very helpful.
Michele is relentless. She understands the most complex of matters instantly and can present thoughtful and balanced solutions in every instance.
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Global 2026
Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: Global: Multi-Jurisdictional
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Practice area: Banking & Finance
Location: USA - Nationwide
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