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Sidley Austin LLP

Corporate/M&A

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Corporate/M&A - Texas

What the Team is Known For
Sidley Austin LLP is a respected operator in the Texas M&A market. The firm represents a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, boards of directors and private equity firms. It is equipped to handle deals for clients in the energy, technology and financial services sectors, among others. The firm is well supported by strong national and international capabilities.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented IDEX Corporation in its $1 billion acquisition of Mott Corporation and its subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • Their understanding of our business and commercial drivers is exceptional. They know how we work and clearly understand what brings value to our company.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • Sidley has an extensive bench and we have never needed expertise that they couldn't provide.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • Sidley is knowledgeable and efficient in providing advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Cliff W Vrielink
    Cliff W Vrielink

    Cliff W Vrielink

    Cliff Vrielink is widely acknowledged for his corporate practice, which often sees him act in the energy sector. He has strong skills in private equity transactions.

    • Cliff is one of the most effective lawyers with whom I have had the pleasure of working. He is smart, effective and commercial.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Tim Chandler
    Tim Chandler

    Tim Chandler

    Tim Chandler is known for his impressive private equity transactional practice. He is active in oil and gas, energy transition and telecommunications.

    • He is commercial, engaged and efficient.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Tim is a highly creative and commercial M&A attorney who can give context to the legal issue in question in a way few attorneys can.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Tim is an excellent lawyer. He is very commercial and thoughtful.

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  • David Buck
    David Buck

    David Buck

    David Buck is recommended for his strength in joint ventures and M&A work. He also handles capital markets deals.
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  • Sara Garcia Duran
    Sara Garcia Duran

    Sara Garcia Duran

    Sara Garcia Duran represents clients in M&A, joint ventures and corporate governance matters. She is active in technology, financial services and industrials deals, among others.

    • She has outstanding commercial judgment and is very practical.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Sara is a great partner. She is organized, focused and brings great energy to every transaction.

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