Sidley Bolsters Growing M&A and Private Equity Practice in London With Addition of Partner Phil Cheveley

Sidley is pleased to announce that Phil Cheveley has joined the firm’s M&A and Private Equity practice in London. He is the fourth new partner in 2023 for Sidley’s growing London office, following the promotions of regulatory and enforcement lawyer Francesca Blythe and tax lawyer Steve Quinn, as well as the recent arrival of restructuring lawyer Kieran Sharma. Mr. Cheveley joins Sidley from Shearman & Sterling where he was Head of the firm’s M&A practice for EMEA and Asia.

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Sidley Strengthens Growing Global Restructuring Group With the Return of Kieran Sharma

Sidley is pleased to announce that Kieran Sharma has rejoined the global Restructuring group as a partner in London. The addition of Mr. Sharma follows the recent arrival of Stephen E. Hessler as the firm’s new global practice leader for the Restructuring group. Mr. Sharma joins Sidley from the global investment firm Strategic Value Partners (SVP) where he was a Director in its European investment team, focusing on credit, distressed debt and private equity opportunities. Prior to joining SVP, Mr. Sharma worked for three years in Sidley’s Restructuring group in London as a senior associate.

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Locke Lord Continues Expansion of London Office With Addition ‎of Seasoned International Energy Lawyer Artem Faekov as ‎Partner

Artem Faekov has joined Locke Lord’s growing London office as a Partner in the Firm’s Energy and Infrastructure Practice Group. Joining Locke Lord from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, Faekov concentrates on cross-border corporate and investment transactions, projects related to technology, media and telecom, energy and infrastructure as well as emerging markets. 

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Clyde & Co Expands Aviation Practice With Finance Partner Hire

Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of Jahnavi Ramachandran as a partner in its Aviation Finance and Leasing team, to further broaden its offering to the global aviation market. Jahnavi joins Clyde & Co from Herbert Smith Freehills, where she most recently headed their London aviation finance team.

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