Global Guide 2026 : UK
Ranked Individuals
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Sidley Austin has a prominent sponsor-focused finance practice and a bench of market leading lawyers. The team's client list includes a large number of leading private equity investors who turn to Sidley for their most complex and high value deals.
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Sidley Austin advised a consortium led by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Permira in relation to the syndicated TLB financing for its EUR2.2 billion public-to-private acquisition of Exclusive Networks.
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They have a pragmatic and commercial approach with a primary aim to deliver on client's objectives. They have truly multi-dimensional expertise and best-in-class quality of work and advice.
The Sidley team are highly experienced, incredibly pro-active doers who excel in both execution and advice,
They're very fast and analytical, and they're pleasant to work with.
They were proactive, responsive, and instrumental in meeting tight deadlines. They tackled every challenge head-on and streamlined the process.
They have an extremely experienced and tenured senior team along with highly trained junior members, and they take a very commercial approach to advice and execution.
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Jayanthi Sadanandan is co-leader of Sidley Austin's global leveraged finance practice. She is a highly regarded practitioner with a broad practice, representing sponsor, borrower and lender clients. Her work spans leveraged and investment-grade financings, in both the UK and international markets.
She's an outstanding lawyer who is extremely commercial and thoughtful.
Jay is extraordinarily knowledgeable, productive and hard-working – she will run through walls for her clients.
Sam Hamilton is noted for his expertise in acting for sponsors on leveraged finance matters. He also advises corporate borrowers on refinancings and other credit facilities. He is global co-leader of Sidley Austin's leveraged finance practice.
His depth and breadth of experience make him one of the leading practitioners in the market.
He is extremely commercial and is always calm in a crisis.
James Crooks typically acts for sponsors and borrowers on mid-cap financing transactions, with additional experience assisting well-known banks and direct lenders. His wide sector knowledge includes sports, insurance, energy and commodities, and manufacturing. He is also noted for his expertise in structured finance.
I've been extremely impressed by him. He's constructive, highly pragmatic and creative in his advice.
Thoughtful, professional and a pleasure to work with, we value James's deep expertise and the speed and clarity with which he conveys what matters alongside actionable solutions.
James consistently demonstrated exceptional service, offering tailored, thoughtful advice with a focus on our complex needs.
James is highly reliable and I trust him deeply as financing counsel.
Fergus O'Domhnaill is especially adept at advising corporate borrowers and sponsors and regularly handles cross-border financings.
He's a smart lawyer who is great to work with.
He is one of the best and most versatile finance partners in the market. His work ethic is incredible.
Ben Wright is gaining recognition for his ability to handle cross-border financings. He advises high profile private equity sponsors on leveraged transactions.
Ben is a great outside the box thinker who is super smart.
He's bright and hard-working.
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market
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