LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sidley
Austin LLP announced today that Samuel (Sam) Newman has joined its
global Restructuring group as a partner in the Los Angeles office. Mr.
Newman was previously a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
“While Sam will continue to live in Los Angeles, he will operate as an
integrated member of our world class Restructuring practice in national
and cross-border matters,” said James F. Conlan, leader of Sidley’s
global Restructuring group and member of Sidley’s Executive Committee.
“Along with me and other Sidley restructuring partners, Sam will lead in
matters where clients face mission-altering challenges and opportunities
relating to their obligations, financial and otherwise.”
“Sidley’s leading Restructuring and M&A practices are mutually
reinforcing and complementary, and serve as the platform on which Mr.
Newman will now operate,” said Dan Clivner, managing partner of the
Greater Los Angeles offices and member of Sidley’s Executive Committee.
“Sam has demonstrated the kind of dedication and excellence our clients
have come to expect from Sidley for matters critical to their life
cycle.”
Sidley’s Restructuring practice has 60 restructuring and insolvency
lawyers operating across the global law firm. Another 120 lawyers from
other disciplines assist the Sidley restructuring and insolvency lawyers
in some of the biggest restructuring matters in the world, most often as
lead counsel for the company/debtor.
With 2,000 lawyers in 20 offices around the globe, Sidley is a premier
legal adviser for clients across the spectrum of industries. Follow
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