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Leveraged Finance: Borrowers/Sponsors: Big Ticket - London (Firms)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Work Highlights

  • 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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jayanthi Sadanandan
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Jayanthi Sadanandan
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Band 1

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.

Jay is extraordinarily knowledgeable, productive and hard-working – she will run through walls for her clients.

She's an outstanding lawyer who is extremely commercial and thoughtful.

Sam Hamilton
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Sam Hamilton
2
Band 2

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.

He is extremely commercial and is always calm in a crisis.

His depth and breadth of experience make him one of the leading practitioners in the market.

James Crooks
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James Crooks
3
Band 3

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.

James is highly reliable and I trust him deeply as financing counsel.

I've been extremely impressed by him. He's constructive, highly pragmatic and creative in his advice.

James consistently demonstrated exceptional service, offering tailored, thoughtful advice with a focus on our complex needs.

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.

Fergus O'Domhnaill
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Fergus O'Domhnaill
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Band 6

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
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Ben Wright
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Up and Coming

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.

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London (Firms)

Leveraged Finance: Big Ticket

Jayanthi Sadanandan
1
Jayanthi Sadanandan
1
Band 1
Sam Hamilton
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Sam Hamilton
2
Band 2
Fergus O'Domhnaill
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Fergus O'Domhnaill
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Band 6
Ben Wright
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Ben Wright
U
Up and Coming
Leveraged Finance: Mid-Market

James Crooks
3
James Crooks
3
Band 3