Sidley Adds Global Finance Partner in New York
Finance lawyer Leslie A. Plaskon has joined Sidley Austin LLP as a partner in its Global Finance practice in New York. One of several recent additions to Sidley’s New York office, Plaskon joins from Paul Hastings LLP, where she was a partner.
In a release, the firm said Plaskon represents alternative lenders, investors, traditional banks and investment banks, as well as borrowers in connection with complex finance transactions, cross-border matters and intercreditor arrangements. She also has experience with distressed situations, debt restructurings and bankruptcy matters, including debtor-in-possession and exit financing facilities, and Chapter 11 plans, having advised clients in Chapter 11 cases and out-of-court restructurings and workouts.
