David Perkins, previously the co-head of private equity at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, has transitioned to Sidley Austin, marking a significant move in the legal sector. Perkins, who dedicated nearly two decades of his career to Cravath, will join Sidley as part of its strategic initiative to strengthen its position in handling complex deals in New York.
Perkins has been instrumental in representing prominent clients such as American Securities and ECN Capital. His notable achievements include advising Amentum, a leading federal contractor, in its 2023 merger with Jacobs’ Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses. This transaction resulted in the formation of a public entity boasting $13 billion in annual revenue.
Sidley Austin has been actively enhancing its legal talent pool, aiming to consolidate its presence across various sectors. Perkins, referencing this in his decision to move, expressed admiration for what Sidley has managed to achieve across critical industries and related legal capabilities. This move aligns with Sidley’s ongoing efforts to expand its capabilities in the competitive landscape of private equity and mergers and acquisitions. For more details on this transition, visit the full article on Bloomberg Law.