Trading Places: Sidley continues funds and finance build while Milbank grows its new Chicago office

Eliza Winter · 26 October 2026 · 10 min read

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Trading Places: Sidley continues funds and finance build while Milbank grows its new Chicago office

Sidley Austin has continued to build its funds and finance practices in recent weeks, with a number of hires including a pair of funds partners from Kirkland & Ellis.

Justin Solomon has joined the firm in Los Angeles to co-lead its private equity funds group alongside former Kirkland colleague John Muno, who joined in 2025.

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