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Sidley Austin

Sidley Austin’s US securities practice acted as US counsel to underwriters and issuers on a number of significant equity and debt offerings, including advising the underwriters on BHP Billiton Finance’s $3.25bn issuance and sale of notes. Practice head Robert Meyers and Mimma Barila are both recommended.

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