Working closely with the M&A team at the firm, Sidley Austin LLP‘s environmental practice stands out for its expertise in handling a range of environmental issues, including risk identification, assessment, and management in corporate transactions. Alongside its transactional capabilities, the firm provides ESG and sustainability guidance, covering ESG due diligence and compliance. Washington DC’s Timothy Webster and Justin Savage, head up the environmental, health, and safety practice alongside Chicago-based Byron Taylor. Houston’s Heather Palmer is a name of note for ESG services, paired with a strong track record of assisting clients with the environmental aspects of M&A, capital markets, and global finance matters. New York-based Maureen Crough is a go-to for domestic and non-domestic purchasers, sellers, and lenders in a range of financial transactions.
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Key clients
- International Game Technology
- IDEX Corporation
- ZMC Management
- HARMAN International
- Glenfarne Group
- Macquarie Asset Group
- Cal-Maine Foods
- Stonepeak Infrastructure Group
- Nordstrom, Inc.
- FTAI Infrastructure, Inc.
- International Game Technology
- IDEX Corporation
Work highlights
Representing International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) in its US$6.3 billion sale of its Gaming & Digital business to a newly formed holding company owned by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (Apollo). Apollo is also acquiring Everi Holdings Inc. (NYSE: EVRI) (Everi).
Represented IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IDEX) in its US$1 billion acquisition of Mott Corporation (Mott) and its subsidiaries.
Represented ZMC Management, L.L.C. (ZMC) in its acquisition of a controlling stake of semiconductor silicon solutions and services company Pure Wafer.
Practice head
Timothy Webster; Justin Savage; Byron Taylor
Other key lawyers
Heather Palmer; Maureen Crough