Sidley Austin LLP

Congratulations to Sidley’s Manoj Bhargava and Samir A. Gandhi, who have been named to India Business Law Journal’s “International A-List 2026,” recognizing them among the world’s leading international lawyers for India-related matters.   Manoj is co-managing partner of Sidley’s Singapore office and co-leader of the firm’s India practice, advising issuers and underwriters on cross-border capital markets transactions including equity and debt offerings involving Indian companies.   Sam is global practice leader of Sidley’s Capital Markets group, a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, and co-leader of the firm’s India practice. He advises issuers, underwriters, and sponsors on capital markets and corporate transactions, with significant experience in India-related matters.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gd_getjz.

Sidley represented Neomorph, Inc., a biotechnology company developing innovative molecular glue degraders, in its US$100 million Series B financing. The round was led by Deerfield Management, with participation from new investors Regeneron Ventures, Longwood Fund, Alexandria Venture Investments, and Binney Street Capital. The Sidley team was led by Rosemary G. Reilly and included Rebecca Nauta and Matthew Dutton. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gf_44FRh.

Sidley welcomes Ellen Park, who has joined the firm’s Capital Markets practice as a partner in Sidley’s office in New York. Ms. Park focuses her practice on capital markets and complex corporate transactions, representing issuers, investors, and financial institutions in a broad range of matters, including IPOs, venture capital and growth equity transactions, and other debt and equity offerings. She also regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and disclosure matters. “Ellen combines sophisticated capital markets experience with strong relationships across the investment banking and private equity communities,” said Samir A. Gandhi, global practice leader of the firm’s Capital Markets group and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. “Having worked closely with D. Scott Bennett, she has been instrumental in building a dynamic venture and growth equity practice and will play a key role in expanding our capabilities in technology, digital assets, and other high-growth sectors.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gZj6xYZe.

Congratulations to Juan Alberto Arteaga, a partner in Sidley’s New York office, who has been recognized by the Columbia Law School Latinx Law Students Association with its “Private Sector Alumni Award.” The award recognizes outstanding alumni for their impact on the Columbia community and legal profession.   Juan, a nationally recognized first-chair antitrust lawyer, is a go-to litigator for clients facing high-stakes antitrust litigation in federal district and appellate courts throughout the United States. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/guWuSrRU.

Sidley represented operationally-oriented industrials investor American Industrial Partners (AIP) in its US$1.272 billion all-cash acquisition of Avanos Medical.   Avanos is a medical device company with manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. Its products focus on two segments, Specialty Nutrition Systems and Pain Management and Recovery, to improve patient outcomes and reduce the cost of care. The Sidley team was led by Justin Macke, Adam M. Cromie, and MK Han. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gUHRujSs.

Sidley represented Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited on its landmark strategic collaboration with Regeneron to co-develop and co-commercialize next-generation radiopharmaceutical therapies under a 50/50 cost and profit-sharing model, combining Telix’s radiopharmaceutical capabilities with Regeneron’s antibody and oncology experience. The agreement includes a US$40 million upfront payment to Telix for four initial programs, with potential to receive up to US$2.1 billion over the course of the agreement. The Sidley team was led by Joshua Hofheimer along with Sabrina Glavota, and included Jonathan Trang, Jonathan (Akiva) Westreich, Scott Nonaka, Trevor Wear, Evie Whiting, and Taylor Ishida. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g4b3BUjc.

Congratulations to Ben Wright, a partner in Sidley’s London office, who has been named to Financial News’ “Rising Stars of European Finance 2026” list.   The publication highlighted his role in the growth of Sidley’s London leveraged finance practice and his contribution to several key transactions. Ben acts for private equity sponsors, their portfolio companies, and corporate borrowers on financings for complex cross-border transactions.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ggfgFZdD.

Three Sidley-led matters have been recognized by India Business Law Journal in its 2025 "Deals of the Year" report.   Sidley’s recognized matters, spanning some of the most prominent transactions in India’s capital markets this year, include Tata Capital's US$1.75 billion IPO, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company's US$1.2 billion IPO, and National Securities Depository Limited's US $460 million IPO.   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gb4TN_nD.

Sidley secured three wins at the Managing IP Americas Awards 2026, including recognition as “US Firm of the Year – Patent Disputes (Midwest)” for the fifth consecutive year.   Sidley partner Greg Lantier was also honored as “Patent Litigator of the Year – DC Metro.”   Additionally, Amgen v. Celltrion received an “Impact Case Award.” Working closely with Amgen's in-house team, Sidley’s Josh Fougere achieved a significant, precedent-setting appeal in the Third Circuit.   Sidley boasts one of the most highly regarded IP litigation practices in the United States, bolstered by its exceptional Supreme Court, Appellate, and Litigation Strategies group. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gR5qDpJX.

Congratulations to Sidley partner Daniel Feith and team on being named a Runner-Up for “Litigator of the Week” by The American Lawyer’s Litigation Daily. The team was recognized for their challenge of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s denial of small-refinery exemptions under the Clean Air Act’s Renewable Fuel Standard program. This week, a unanimous D.C. Circuit panel held that the EPA’s interpretation of its own regulation — that the refineries were required to satisfy the 75,000-barrel “small refinery” limit in 2023 as well as 2024 — was contrary to the plain language of the regulation, which indicated they need only meet the limit in 2024. The Sidley team representing Alon Refining Krotz Springs Inc. also included Peter Whitfield, Cody Akins, and Peter Bruland. Daniel Feith argued on behalf of both petitioners, Alon Refining Krotz Springs Inc. and HF Sinclair Parco Refining — the latter represented by a separate appellate team at Gibson Dunn.