Thomas Thesing

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Band 4

Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market

2 Years Ranked

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UK 2025

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TOM THESING is the managing partner of Sidley’s office in London, head of the London Corporate group and a member of Sidley's Management and Executive Committees. His principal areas of practice are cross-border M&A, corporate finance and strategic counseling/corporate governance. Tom represents both buyers and sellers of public and private corporations and advises boards of directors on acquisitions, corporate and financial restructuring and corporate governance-related matters. He also has experience with private equity/venture capital investments and joint ventures. Tom has significant experience in transactions in regulated industries, such as financial and payment services, healthcare and life sciences, as well as technology and internet-related businesses. Recognized most for his cross-border experience, virtually all of the transactions Tom leads include parties and businesses in multiple jurisdictions and most frequently across continents, whether North or South America, Europe, Asia or Africa.

Publications

“How alternative is alternative?,” Private Equity News, August 9, 2021

Personal

Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1993, magna cum laude); University of Notre Dame (B.A.Econ., 1989)

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Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market - UK

Band 4

Thomas Thesing concentrates his practice at Sidley Austin on the representation of corporates and their boards of directors in complex M&A and governance issues. He advises clients from several sectors, including financial services, healthcare and technology. He is managing partner of Sidley Austin's London office and head of its London corporate group.

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