Sidley Austin LLP, a reputable law firm, recently announced the addition of David D’Urso and Elazar Guttman to its Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and private equity practice in New York City. This news highlights the continual growth and reinforcement of talent within Sidley’s legal department. The duo were previously part of the team at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, bringing with them a wealth of knowledge and expertise.
David D’Urso, who previously held the position of Head of the US Private Equity M&A practice at Akin Gump, is distinguished in the field of structuring and negotiating several transaction types for the private equity industry. These include mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. His clientele includes private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, financial institutions, and family offices to name a few, according to Sidley.
Elazar Guttman, on the other hand, is known for his advisory role to private investors on domestic and cross-border leveraged buyouts, and other intricate business transactions. His arrival is expected to further complement Sidley’s strengths by offering extensive cross-border capabilities to clients.
These new additions to the Sidley legal team underline the firm’s commitment to enhancing their client service delivery by investing in high-caliber professionals specializing in M&A and private equity.
Originally reported by Bloomberg Law.