Sidley Austin LLP, a leading law firm with a strong international presence, has announced the addition of Chris Jackson as a partner in its global finance group, located in New York. Jackson, a seasoned attorney in the finance sector, brings with him extensive experience representing various stakeholders in the financial markets. His client portfolio includes fund managers, underwriters, issuers, investors, lenders, and borrowers engaged in an array of debt fund finance products.
Jackson’s practice is notably focused on complex financial transactions, including collateralized loan obligation (CLO) transactions, warehouses, term leverage facilities, rated feeder funds, and risk retention financing solutions. His expertise and understanding of these areas are expected to strengthen Sidley Austin’s ability to service its clients with comprehensive financial legal solutions. For more details, the official press release from Sidley Austin provides further insights into his appointment.
Alongside Jackson, Luke Maiman will join the firm as counsel, both transitioning from A&O Shearman. Their movement to Sidley Austin represents a significant strategic enhancement of the firm’s global finance capabilities, particularly in the context of increasingly intricate and multi-jurisdictional finance structures. The original article discussing this hire is available at Bloomberg Law.