In a recent announcement, seasoned legal professional Greg Lavigne has transitioned to Sidley, joining the firm as a partner in its energy, transportation, and infrastructure group. This news highlights a substantial coup for Sidley, securing a partner from leading law firm Allen & Overy. Lavigne comes with a highly specialized skill set and extensive experience in the sector.
As per Sidley’s statement, Lavigne’s key role involved advising private capital providers and major sponsors on a broad range of legal matters. His areas of expertise include tax equity, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, project finance, and structured finance transactions.
Lavigne’s past portfolio also includes notable involvement in transactions associated with new-age industries such as recycling facilities, electric vehicles, distributed energy resources, and clean fuels. With the drive towards green energy and sustainable practices gaining momentum worldwide, such expertise will prove valuable as Sidley navigates the legal landscape of these booming sectors.
The transition of Lavigne from Allen & Overy adds to the growing talent and expertise within Sidley’s energy, transportation, and infrastructure group, further establishing the firm’s market positioning and ability to provide specialized advice in these sectors.
For further details, refer to the complete Bloomberg Law article.