Sidley Austin LLP
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Sidley Austin LLP The team advises sovereign wealth funds, government-related entities, private equity sponsors, and family offices on complex cross-border transactions, leveraging the firm’s global platform and deep sector expertise across private equity, energy, financial services, healthcare, and infrastructure. Helming the group is Ali Shaikley whose practice largely concentrates on M&A, PE and venture capital transactions for multinationals and global financial sponsors. Hussein Baxter is widely praised for his ‘sharp analytical skills and deal-making rigor’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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- ‘Working with this team on M&A matters has been nothing short ofoutstanding. Their technical depth in deal structuring, negotiation, and execution is on par with top New York–style practices, bringing the highest level of rigor, precision, and creativity to transactions. The team demonstrates a strong command of cross-border deal dynamics, financing structures, regulatory frameworks, and complex shareholder arrangements — all while delivering practical, commercially sound advice that is actionable.'
- ‘Hussein exemplifies the very best of the firm’s M&A offering — combining New York–caliber technical expertise with a deep understanding of Middle Eastern business culture. He brings sharp analytical skills and deal-making rigor to every transaction, yet balances this with a culturally attuned, relationship-driven approach that resonates with regional counterparties. This rare blend makes him not only a trusted legal advisor but also a pragmatic strategist who can navigate complex negotiations with precision and sensitivity, ensuring clients achieve both their commercial and relational objectives’
Key clients
- Alfa Partners Holding Limited
- Tahweel Industrial Company
Work highlights
Advised Tahweel Integrated Company on its business combination with Nile Investment Limited, a prominent holding company based in the United Arab Emirates with an extensive industrial and commercial portfolio in Egypt. The deal was valued at 3 billion Saudi riyals.