Sidley Austin has announced the addition of Mathew Eapen as a partner in its investment funds practice in Boston. Eapen’s expertise spans advising private investment funds, notably in venture capital, growth equity, as well as technology and healthcare-focused funds. His practice also extends to emerging companies, concentrating on areas such as capital raising, investment endeavors, and other operational and transactional undertakings.
In addition to these roles, Eapen has experience representing alternative asset managers, guiding them through various strategic investments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, fund restructurings, and continuation funds. His strong background in managing complex transactions is expected to strengthen Sidley’s capabilities in servicing clients within these sectors.
Eapen joins Sidley from Kirkland & Ellis, bringing with him significant experience and a proven track record in advising sophisticated clientele. His appointment underpins Sidley’s ongoing strategy to bolster its expertise in key practice areas and provide comprehensive legal support to its broad range of clients.
For more on this recent appointment, the official announcement can be accessed here. The news was initially reported by Bloomberg Law, highlighting Eapen’s substantial contributions to investment funds and alternative asset management strategies. More details can be found on their coverage here.