Sidley Austin LLP continues to represent clients in securities offerings across several sectors, including insurance, banking, healthcare, and life sciences. New York-based practice head Samir Gandhi has vast experience in representing clients in public offerings and private placements. Also in New York, Robert Ryan is an advisor on investment-grade debt and structured notes, and Edward Petrosky's expertise includes convertible and exchangeable notes, along with senior and subordinated debt securities. Frank Rahmani in Palo Alto represents emerging companies and investors in the tech and life sciences sectors. Natalie Karam joined the team in San Francisco from Cooley LLP in December 2024, and Johnny Skumpija departed in October 2025.
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- 'The Sidley team provide excellent client service, are very dedicated to achieving the best results for their client. They are very commercially focused and will always aim to have a solution for the client.’
‘Adam Gross – he is constantly available for clients and highly engaged on any matters he is working on.'
- 'Ryan Robert – another great asset for Sidley, he is very personable and has the ability to cut straight to the points that need to be resolved.'
Work highlights
Represented the underwriters in connection with Southwest Airlines Co.’s issuance of US$1.5 billion of senior notes.
Represented Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP, the operating partnership of Invitation Homes Inc., in connection with a public debt offering of US$600 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
Represented Athene Holding Ltd. in its issuance of US$1 billion aggregate principal amount of senior notes.
Practice head
Samir A. Gandhi
Other key lawyers
Robert Ryan; Edward Petrosky; Frank Rahmani; Natalie Karam; Adam Gross