Sidley Represents Coupang in Its Acquisition of the Business and Assets of Farfetch

Sidley is representing Coupang, Inc., a global retailer, in its acquisition of the business and assets of Farfetch Holdings plc, a global online luxury fashion marketplace, in a rescue deal, including a US$500 million bridge financing facility. Greenoaks Capital Partners, a global investment firm, will be taking part in the deal as Coupang’s investment partner.

The global Sidley team is being led by partners Martin A. Wellington (M&A and Private Equity), Karen Goldstein (Global Finance), and Mark Knight (Restructuring), and includes Jifree Cader, Dhevine Chandrapala, Luke Mason, and Hannah Murray (Restructuring); Kelly M. Dybala (Global Finance); Ryan M. Scofield, Courtney J. Gilberg, and Molly K. Byman (M&A and Private Equity); Johnny G. Skumpija and John W. Stribling (Capital Markets); and Ken Daly and Vadim M. Brusser (Antitrust and Competition).