Regularly advising multinational financial services institutions, the derivatives and structured products group at Sidley Austin LLP is well placed to act on both the buy‑side and sell‑side of complex transactions. In Chicago, Elizabeth Schubert is active across matters involving brokerage, digital assets and swaps, while Boston‑based Ellen Pesch handles both transactional and regulatory issues, including revolving credit facilities and cross‑border derivatives regulatory matters. In New York, William Massey focuses on securities offerings, equity derivatives work and broader corporate law mandates. Also in New York, Michael Kohler represents issuers and underwriters in securities law and corporate finance matters, while Prabhat Mehta is experienced in structured products and equity derivatives transactions, frequently advising on energy and real estate‑related matters.
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Key clients
- Clearlake Capital Group
Work highlights
Representing Venerable in a landmark transaction with Corebridge that will increase Venerable’s total assets under risk management, on a pro forma basis as of March 31, 2025, by approximately 77% from US$67 billion to US$118 billion.
Representing MIAX Futures Exchanges LLC, a Minneapolis-based commodity exchange that provides agricultural index futures and options contracts for grain millers, exporters, elevators, farmers, and speculators, in connection with preparing a "Bankruptcy remoteness" memorandum allowing members and customers to take lower capital charges for initial margin deposits.
Practice head
Elizabeth Schubert; Ellen Pesch; William Massey
Other key lawyers
Michael Kohler; Prabhat Mehta; Aryeh Zarchan