Sidley expands presence in New York by adding M&A Partner George Hunter

Sidley Law Firm in New York City has recently expanded its mergers and acquisitions (M&A) practice by welcoming George Hunter as a new partner. Hunter comes to Sidley from Jones Day, bringing his expertise in advising companies and boards on M&A, corporate governance, shareholder activism, and securities law matters. His specialization lies in public company transactions, where he has advised clients across various industries such as aerospace, defense, digital, energy infrastructure, mining, consumer goods, and retail.

Brian Fahrney, Chair-elect of Sidley’s Executive Committee, expressed his enthusiasm for Hunter’s addition to the team, citing his stellar reputation and expertise in strategic transactions and corporate governance. Hunter’s experience is expected to complement Sidley’s existing public company practice, particularly in New York and beyond, to benefit their clientele further.

Nancy Chung, managing partner of Sidley’s New York office, welcomed Hunter and emphasized his collaborative work with New York partners Adam Cromie, Dave Grubman, and Justin Macke. She highlighted Hunter’s prowess in providing nuanced counsel for critical matters and his imminent collaboration with Sidley’s M&A, energy, infrastructure, activism defense, and restructuring practices to enhance the client experience.

Sidley’s M&A and Private Equity practice is globally esteemed, boasting a team of over 650 lawyers engaging in an array of public and private M&A, as well as private equity transactions worldwide. Their services span multiple industries, including manufacturing, energy, life sciences, sports, entertainment, healthcare, real estate, consumer products, transportation, logistics, infrastructure, technology, media, telecom, financial services, insurance, and metals and mining.

The firm’s proficiency in M&A and Private Equity is founded on a strong global network and in-depth industry knowledge, allowing them to offer top-notch legal services to clients worldwide. Through their robust team of lawyers specializing in various sectors, Sidley continues to solidify its position as a leading legal force in the domain of mergers and acquisitions. In welcoming George Hunter, Sidley reinforces its commitment to excellence and client-focused legal solutions.