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Mimma Barila

Asia-Pacific 2026

Sidley Austin

Ranked in 1 practice area

Capital Markets: International

Australia

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Sidley Austin

Practice Areas

Mimma Barila is the managing partner of Sidley’s Sydney office and the head of the Capital Markets group in Sydney. Her practice focuses on corporate finance and U.S. capital markets transactions.

Mimma has extensive experience in representing issuers, investors, and underwriters in securities transactions, including private placements of secured and unsecured high yield and investment grade debt, IPO’s, equity and hybrid securities, tender and exchange offers and SEC registered offerings.

Personal

University of New South Wales (LL.M.); University of Wollongong (LL.B. (Hons); B.A.(Hons))

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Asia & Pacific

Capital Markets: International - Australia

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Mimma Barila heads the department at Sidley Austin and is recognised for her expertise in US capital markets, often advising clients on Rule 144A transactions, high-yield and investment-grade debt offerings and equity placements.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Mimma was thorough, articulate, professional, client-focused and worked incredibly well with us.
Capital Markets: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
Mimma's knowledge of US public debt law is unmatched here in Australia. She is also extremely personable and authentic, which makes doing business with her a pleasant experience.
Capital Markets: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific
Mimma was everything you could want in a transaction partner. She was patient and calm, but most importantly, she provided value-added insights.
Capital Markets: InternationalChambers Asia & Pacific