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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
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Work Highlights
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Sidley Austin LLP represented American Healthcare REIT, Inc. in its $772.8 million initial public offering and the listing of its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.
Strengths
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The Sidley team is very commercial.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondentGlobalSidley is strong on complex issues and are always very responsive.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondentGlobalThe team offers market knowledge and institutional knowledge while being responsive at all hours of the night.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 George Vlahakos
George Vlahakos enjoys a strong reputation for his capital markets capabilities in the energy sector, with key clients including MLPs. Band 2 
Band 2 Samir A Gandhi
Samir Gandhi's wide-ranging securities practice sees him advising both underwriters and issuers on the full range of equity offerings, including IPOs, as well as various debt transactions. He is absolutely brilliant and super, super smart.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondentGlobalHe is very reasonable, very responsive and a pleasure to work with.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondentGlobalHis ability to communicate effectively and remain approachable makes him a trusted partner.
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Band 3 
Band 3 David Buck
David Buck's broad practice encompasses the representation of investment banks and issuers in debt transactions, as well as complex IPOs and other equity matters. David is smart and will work through complex, in-the-weeds transactions.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Sharon R Flanagan
Sharon Flanagan focuses her practice on securities offerings in the technology and life sciences industries. She frequently represents issuers and underwriters in IPOs and other equity offerings, as well as various debt issuances. Band 4 
Band 4 Edward F Petrosky
Clients seek out Edward Petrosky for his extensive expertise in securities offerings, and he frequently acts on the full range of debt and equity transactions, including IPOs. He is terrific; he's worked on extremely complex deals and understands all the moving parts.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Robert A Ryan
Robert Ryan is a capable advisor to a portfolio of high profile national and international clients on their debt and equity offerings. Robert understands our business, he keeps us safe as a company whilst retaining a great commercial and business-oriented approach.
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondentGlobalHe is a partner with an exceptional work ethic and the skills and ability to navigate those transactions. He is able to get ahead of issues and identify them before they emerge.
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USA, expertise based abroad in Australia 
USA, expertise based abroad in Australia Bruce Dailey
Bruce Dailey is recognised as an established lawyer for US capital markets law who frequently acts for Australian clients on debt private placement matters. USA, expertise based abroad in China 
USA, expertise based abroad in China Carrie Li
Carrie Li is a partner in Sidley Austin's Hong Kong office who is highly regarded for handling both investment-grade and high-yield debt issuances. USA, expertise based abroad in Australia 
USA, expertise based abroad in Australia Mimma Barila
Mimma Barila heads the department at Sidley Austin and is recognised for her expertise in relation to US law capital markets, often advising clients on Rule 144A transactions, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings and equity placements.
Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (9)
USA
Bruce Dailey
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
View profile Mimma Barila
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States
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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
View profile Edward F Petrosky
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
View profile Robert A Ryan
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Eastern United States
View profile Sharon R Flanagan
Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Western United States
View profile Carrie Li
Capital Markets: High-Yield Products
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Members
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Mimma Barila
View profile of Mimma BarilaBruce Dailey
View profile of Bruce DaileySamir A Gandhi
View profile of Samir A GandhiEdward F Petrosky
View profile of Edward F PetroskyCarrie Li
View profile of Carrie LiRobert A Ryan
View profile of Robert A RyanSharon R Flanagan
View profile of Sharon R FlanaganDavid Buck
View profile of David BuckGeorge Vlahakos
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Sidley Austin LLP has rankings in the following guides
Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Location: California
View department profile for USA 2026Band 3 USA 2026
Practice area: Capital Markets: Debt & Equity
Location: Texas
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