‘I was scared that my ability to do my job would be questioned if I revealed any weakness’ Elisha Juttla Sidley Austin private equity partner Lyndsey Laverack on changing attitudes towards mental health in the legal profession and how women…
Rising stars: Dr Chris Boyle – ‘AI is going to have a transformative impact on the life sciences industry’ Sophie Chan Dr Chris Boyle, counsel at Sidley, on the risks and opportunities facing the industry What do you most enjoy about…
Rising stars: Zina Chatzidimitriadou – ‘It is the one legal area that affects every single one of us and is, above all, human-centred’ Sophie Chan Zina Chatzidimitriadou, senior managing associate at Sidley, on why she picked a career in life sciences law Why did you…
‘The busiest two months I’ve had for a long time’ – interview with Sidley London team following recent private equity push Elisha Juttla Following Sidley’s hire of private equity specialists Ramy Wahbeh and Kaisa Kuusk from Paul Weiss in June, Legal Business caught…
Global London case study: Sidley Holly McKechnie London headcount: 212 lawyers, 44 partners Lawyer headcount change since 2017: 24% London managing partner: Tom Thesing Office specialties: Private…
Onward, Singapore: King & Spalding names new managing partner as Sidley backs laterals in the city state Cameron Purse As a growing number of international firms pivot their focus in Asia to Singapore, King & Spalding’s appointment of banking…
Legal Business Awards 2020 – Competition Team of the Year Mark McAteer The entries were reviewed and our panel of general counsel judges delivered their verdicts: we are now delighted to reveal…
‘Natural attrition’: Sidley’s London growth grinds to virtual halt as global revenue nears $2.4bn Marco Cillario Sidley Austin’s City base grew by less than 1% and missed expectations it would turn a profit in 2019, as…
Kirkland alumni gets nod as Sidley promotes two in London following 30-strong promotion round Marco Cillario Sidley Austin has promoted two of its City associates to partner, including one of the 40 lawyers who has joined the…
Sponsored firm profile: Sidley Austin Guest Blog Sidley Austin’s place in the top ten global law firms is well established. Integral to this is a standout international…
Global London: The Big Long – Inside Sidley’s daring attempt to relaunch as a private equity leader Marco Cillario Summer 2015. Four US lawyers meet at Nobu restaurant in London. Sidley Austin management committee chair Larry Barden and Europe…
‘Only the beginning’: Latham adds more than $300m to top line as Sidley nears £100m in the City Marco Cillario A year after becoming the first law firm to break the $3bn barrier, Latham & Watkins has posted an even…
Global London: Sidley Austin launches London life sciences practice with senior hire from Bristows Thomas Alan Sidley Austin has today (6 March) announced the recruitment of Marie Manley, formerly of Bristows’ life sciences team, as it…
Global London: Sidley and MoFo City outposts record double-digit revenue growth Marco Cillario Continuing the strong showing from US firms in London recently, Sidley Austin and Morrison & Foerster (MoFo)’s City offices recorded…
US firms continue City growth as White & Case and Cooley see double-digit revenue spike Nathalie Tidman White & Case’s City office posted revenue of $328m for 2017, a 13% increase on last year’s $290m figure, while…
Ex-Sidley partner cleared in tax case as CPS admits ‘wholesale failures’ while Dentons partner leaves following harassment inquiry Tom Baker Former Sidley Austin partner Matthew Cahill, who was accused of tax offences, has had all charges against him dropped after…
‘Opportunistic’: Sidley Austin taps Simpson Thacher for brace of London private equity lawyers Nathalie Tidman With demand for City-based buyout specialists greater than ever, Sidley Austin is making good on its strategy of bolstering its…
Revolving doors: International firms return to hiring season with multiple City and global recruits Marco Cillario International law firms have returned from the summer break in acquisition mode, with Berwin Leighton Paisner, Bird & Bird, Taylor…
Global London results: Sidley Austin City turnover hits £75m as Reed Smith sees a dip Legal Business Sidley Austin has seen its London turnover boosted by 17% in 2016, hitting £75.2m for the firm’s last financial year,…
Focus: Sidley Austin Legal Business London office headcount: 134 lawyers, 45 partners Fee-earner headcount change since 2011: +17% London head: Matthew Dening Office speciality: Funds,…
