Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Andrew Fadale has joined our office in New York as a partner in the firm’s M&A and Private Equity practice. Prior to joining Sidley, Mr. Fadale was a partner in the New York office of Milbank and a member of their Global Corporate Group.

Mr. Fadale practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, restructuring transactions, and control and non-control investments. He also counsels clients in general corporate law matters. Mr. Fadale’s experience allows him to navigate complex transactions across multiple industries and structures, including representing private equity buyers and sellers in connection with investments in the automotive, aerospace and defense, energy, financial services, manufacturing, and consumer retail sectors.

“Andrew has established relationships with leading PE sponsors, particularly those in the premier middle market and those engaged in investment in the national security space,” said Perry Shwachman, global co-leader of Sidley’s M&A and Private Equity group, and a member of the firm’s Management Committee and Executive Committee. “His practice and client base will add to and benefit from the breadth and depth of our firm’s offerings and our commitment to excellence and client service.”

“New York is a key growth area for the firm, and Andrew is a strong addition to the office,” said Nancy Chung, managing partner of Sidley’s New York office and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. “He has worked with clients across sectors and industries, and his experience complements that of other private equity partners who have recently joined the firm.”