Sidley Welcomes New M&A Partner George Hunter in the New York
Sidley welcomes George Hunter as a new partner in its Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) practice, based in the New York office. Mr. Hunter is transitioning from his previous position at Jones Day.
In his role, Mr. Hunter offers expert advice to companies and their boards on M&A, corporate governance, shareholder activism, and securities law. He possesses particular skills in public company transactions. He has actively led various high-profile deals that employ diverse deal structures. His industry expertise spans aerospace, defense, digital and energy infrastructure, mining, consumer goods, and retail.
Brian Fahrney, the Chair-elect of Sidley’s Executive Committee, praised Mr. Hunter’s esteemed track record, saying, “George brings a wealth of experience in boardroom legal strategy for public companies, private equity deals in infrastructure, and restructuring. His skills will enhance our robust public company practice in New York and beyond, offering significant advantages to our clients.”
Nancy Chung, managing partner at Sidley’s New York office and member of the Management and Executive Committees, expressed enthusiasm about Mr. Hunter’s arrival. “George’s deep understanding and strategic approach in critical corporate matters will be invaluable. He is set to work closely with our M&A, energy and infrastructure, activism defense, and restructuring teams to deliver top-tier service to our clients,”. she said.
Sidley’s global M&A and Private Equity practice boasts over 650 lawyers. These professionals participate in a wide range of M&A and private equity activities. They cover industries such as manufacturing, energy, and life sciences, highlighting the firm’s extensive capabilities.
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