‘You need people from different backgrounds in leadership positions’
Jay Sadanandan has arrived to our interview a few minutes late, armed with hot chocolates for everyone. It’s a thoughtful…
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Sidley makes key TMT hire in London as CMS practice head comes on board
Sidley Austin has sealed the hire of CMS TMT head Clive Gringras, a Legal 500 Hall of Famer who has…
Sidley expands with double high-yield hire from Latham
Sidley Austin has bolstered its London office by hiring high-yield partners Scott Colwell and Patrick Kwak from Latham & Watkins.
‘We have a remit to build’ – ex-Latham team open up on Sidley’s bold City lev-fin play
In their first interview since leaving Latham & Watkins, Jayanthi Sadanandan and Sam Hamilton discuss their new roles as global…
Sidley snaps up five-partner Latham team as US firms continue battle for London talent
Sidley Austin has hired five sponsor-side leveraged finance partners from Latham & Watkins in London, led by Jayanthi Sadanandan and…
‘We’ll continue to look for talent’: Sidley’s London growth streak continues with double-digit revenue hike
Sidley Austin has continued its decade-long streak of growth in London, posting a 12.4% hike to reach $209.7m, with firmwide…
‘I was scared that my ability to do my job would be questioned if I revealed any weakness’
Sidley Austin private equity partner Lyndsey Laverack on changing attitudes towards mental health in the legal profession and how women…
Rising stars: Zina Chatzidimitriadou – ‘It is the one legal area that affects every single one of us and is, above all, human-centred’
Zina Chatzidimitriadou, senior managing associate at Sidley, on why she picked a career in life sciences law Why did you…
Rising stars: Dr Chris Boyle – ‘AI is going to have a transformative impact on the life sciences industry’
Dr Chris Boyle, counsel at Sidley, on the risks and opportunities facing the industry What do you most enjoy about…
‘The busiest two months I’ve had for a long time’ – interview with Sidley London team following recent private equity push
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Continuing the strong showing from US firms in London recently, Sidley Austin and Morrison & Foerster (MoFo)’s City offices recorded…