Sidley Austin LLP retains a strong regional reputation for high-profile deals across the private equity, technology, consumer, digital infrastructure, real estate, and energy sectors. The team is headed by Charlie Wilson, who is a trusted advisor to leading private equity funds and corporates, offering deep sector expertise while remaining at the forefront of digital infrastructure transactions in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Parthiv Rishi leverages deep M&A experience to advise global private equity sponsors, sovereign capital providers, and growth investors on sophisticated M&A, minority and growth investments, and leveraged buyouts. The team was strengthened by the arrival of Alun Evans in May 2025.
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Testimonials
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‘Very responsive and knowledgeable. Great experience in private equity and M&A.’
‘Parthiv Rishi, partner; excellent communication and knowledge of the industry and deal terms.'
- 'Sarangan Rajesh Kumar, is detail oriented and responsive. Supportive during busy and complex deals.'
‘The addition of Alun Evans significantly boosts the presence of Sidley. Alun is a well respected and well-known adviser for Philippines M&A transactions.'
Key clients
- Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners
- ChrysCapital
- KKR
- Apollo
- Hillhouse Capital
- Netease
- 65 Equity Partners
- Xoriant Corporation
- Access Healthcare Limited
- Xenith IG
Work highlights
Represented KKR on its primary and secondary investment into PHINMA Education Holdings, Inc.
Advised Access Healthcare in its strategic investment from affiliates of New Mountain Capital, LLC.
Represented NetEase Games in relation to the US$110 million Series D fundraising round of Build A Rocket Boy.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Charlie Wilson
Other key lawyers
Parthiv Rishi; Alun Evans; Sarangan Rajesh Kumar