Chloe Lustig

Sidley represented Warner Music Group (WMG) in the formation of a joint venture with Elliot Grainge’s groundbreaking label, 10K Projects, whereby 10K Projects became a standalone label within the WMG ecosystem, and 10K Project’s “superstar roster and next generation team” (including Trippie Redd and Ice Spice) joined the WMG family (the latter in partnership with Capitol Records). As 10K Projects continues to grow, the label and its artists will benefit from WMG’s investment, expertise, and global infrastructure. The Sidley team was led by partner and Entertainment, Sports and Media (ESM) co-chair Matt Thompson and partner Luke Ashworth (ESM/Private Equity). The team also included senior managing associate Ryan Hicks (ESM/Private Equity) and associate Chloe Lustig (ESM/Private Equity). The team was supported by, amongst others, partner Edwin Norris (ESM/Tax), partner Rusty Weiss (ESM/Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), counsel Dusan Clark (ESM/Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), counsel Scott Goldstein (Insurance), counsel Evie Whiting (ESM/Global Finance), senior managing associate Jonathan Westreich (ESM/Tax), managing associate Daphne Chen (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), managing associate Ashleigh Stanley (ESM/M&A), associate Kate McMahon (ESM/Private Equity), and associate Francesca Sadler (ESM/Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).~~Sidley represented Warner Music Group (WMG) in the formation of a joint venture with Elliot Grainge’s groundbreaking label, 10K Projects, whereby 10K Projects became a standalone label within the WMG ecosystem, and 10K Project’s “superstar roster and next generation team” (including Trippie Redd and Ice Spice) joined the WMG family (the latter in partnership with Capitol Records). As 10K Projects continues to grow, the label and its artists will benefit from WMG’s investment, expertise, and global infrastructure. The Sidley team was led by partner and Entertainment, Sports and Media (ESM) co-chair Matt Thompson and partner Luke Ashworth (ESM/Private Equity). The team also included senior managing associate Ryan Hicks (ESM/Private Equity) and associate Chloe Lustig (ESM/Private Equity). The team was supported by, amongst others, partner Edwin Norris (ESM/Tax), partner Rusty Weiss (ESM/Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), counsel Dusan Clark (ESM/Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), counsel Scott Goldstein (Insurance), counsel Evie Whiting (ESM/Global Finance), senior managing associate Jonathan Westreich (ESM/Tax), managing associate Daphne Chen (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), managing associate Ashleigh Stanley (ESM/M&A), associate Kate McMahon (ESM/Private Equity), and associate Francesca Sadler (ESM/Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).

Sep 6

2 min

Sidley represented The Gersh Agency and the Gersh family members (“Gersh”), a leading talent agency, in its strategic partnership with private equity firm Crestview Partners, to support the agency’s next phase of growth. Prior to the transaction, Gersh was the only major talent agency without a financial partner. Gersh will maintain control with a majority interest, and the firm will continue to operate as it has throughout its history, keeping its client’s interests as its paramount focus. The Sidley team was led by partner Matt Thompson (M&A and Private Equity) and also included partner Ed Norris (Tax), counsel Evie Whiting (Global Finance), senior managing associate Jonathan Westreich (Tax), senior managing associate Feifei Bian (M&A and Private Equity), managing associates Felipe Ruiz Ricagni, Tracy Smith, and Ashleigh Stanley (M&A and Private Equity), and associates Elio Livi Belloso, Chloe Lustig, Kate McMahon, and Tori Spencer (M&A and Private Equity).~~Sidley represented The Gersh Agency and the Gersh family members (“Gersh”), a leading talent agency, in its strategic partnership with private equity firm Crestview Partners, to support the agency’s next phase of growth. Prior to the transaction, Gersh was the only major talent agency without a financial partner. Gersh will maintain control with a majority interest, and the firm will continue to operate as it has throughout its history, keeping its client’s interests as its paramount focus. The Sidley team was led by partner Matt Thompson (M&A and Private Equity) and also included partner Ed Norris (Tax), counsel Evie Whiting (Global Finance), senior managing associate Jonathan Westreich (Tax), senior managing associate Feifei Bian (M&A and Private Equity), managing associates Felipe Ruiz Ricagni, Tracy Smith, and Ashleigh Stanley (M&A and Private Equity), and associates Elio Livi Belloso, Chloe Lustig, Kate McMahon, and Tori Spencer (M&A and Private Equity).

May 2

1 min

Sidley is representing global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in its acquisition of Triago Management Development, a global advisory firm. The acquisition will expand Houlihan Lokey’s Private Funds Group, establishing the group as one of the preeminent global private capital advisory platforms. The Sidley team is being led by David M. Grinberg, Daniel J. Belke, and Cat Zhang (M&A and Private Equity), and includes Alex L. Newland and Chloe Lustig (M&A and Private Equity).~~Sidley is representing global investment bank Houlihan Lokey, Inc. in its acquisition of Triago Management Development, a global advisory firm. The acquisition will expand Houlihan Lokey’s Private Funds Group, establishing the group as one of the preeminent global private capital advisory platforms. The Sidley team is being led by David M. Grinberg, Daniel J. Belke, and Cat Zhang (M&A and Private Equity), and includes Alex L. Newland and Chloe Lustig (M&A and Private Equity).

Dec 22

1 min

Sidley is representing Crown Bioscience in its acquisition of the IndivuServ business unit of Indivumed GmbH, which includes the acquisition of both a biobank comprised of almost one million samples with associated clinical data and an extensive network of more than 60 clinical divisions in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in April 2023. The Sidley team is being led by Björn Holland, Nicolai M. Schwarz-Gondek, and James Lu (M&A) and includes Feifei Bian, Jennifer Geng, Chloe Lustig, Laura Persin and Armin Mustafić (M&A); Olivier Goarnisson, Anna-Shari Melin, Carlo Felizardo, and Daniel Madani (Food, Drug and Medical Device); Joshua T. Hofheimer, Jean Qiu, Sabrina K. Glavota, and Francesca L. Sadler (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Sheri Porath Rockwell, Lauren Cuyvers, and Matthias Bruynseraede (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Patrick J. Harrison and Elizabeth Chen (Antitrust/Competition); Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, James Mendenhall, Justin R. Becker, Kayla M. Scott, and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); and Rachel D. Kleinberg, Jörg Fischer, and Jonathan M. Westreich (Tax).~~Sidley is representing Crown Bioscience in its acquisition of the IndivuServ business unit of Indivumed GmbH, which includes the acquisition of both a biobank comprised of almost one million samples with associated clinical data and an extensive network of more than 60 clinical divisions in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Subject to customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in April 2023. The Sidley team is being led by Björn Holland, Nicolai M. Schwarz-Gondek, and James Lu (M&A) and includes Feifei Bian, Jennifer Geng, Chloe Lustig, Laura Persin and Armin Mustafić (M&A); Olivier Goarnisson, Anna-Shari Melin, Carlo Felizardo, and Daniel Madani (Food, Drug and Medical Device); Joshua T. Hofheimer, Jean Qiu, Sabrina K. Glavota, and Francesca L. Sadler (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Sheri Porath Rockwell, Lauren Cuyvers, and Matthias Bruynseraede (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Patrick J. Harrison and Elizabeth Chen (Antitrust/Competition); Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, James Mendenhall, Justin R. Becker, Kayla M. Scott, and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); and Rachel D. Kleinberg, Jörg Fischer, and Jonathan M. Westreich (Tax).

Feb 1

2 min

Sidley is representing Olive & June, LLC, a leading omnichannel retailer of nail care products, in its US$240 million sale to consumer retail company Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE). The acquisition will allow Olive & June to leverage Helen of Troy’s scale and innovation capabilities. Olive & June will continue to operate under its original brand name; other Helen of Troy brands in its beauty and wellness segment include Drybar, REVLON, and Bed Head, to name a few. The Sidley team is being led by David M. Grinberg and Emily Zipperstein (M&A and Private Equity), and included Avni P. Mehta, Chloe Lustig, Celine Ang, and Blake E. Winter (M&A and Private Equity); Rachel D. Kleinberg and Jonathan M. Westreich (Tax); Amy P. Lally (Consumer Class Actions, ERISA and Insurance Litigation); Gregory A. Marrs and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Eric Kauffman and Emily M. Wajert (Labor and Employment); Nicole M. Ryan (Securities and Shareholder Litigation); Lauren G. Grau, Dusan Clark, and Natalie T. Crawford (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Diane C. McEnroe and Susan Stolzer (Food, Drug and Medical Device); Jen Fernandez and Elyssa R. Kutner (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Jamie M. Sadler and Jason C. Semmes (Antitrust and Competition); Rollin A. Ransom and Kseniya K. Belysheva (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); R.J. Carlson, Shayona Schiely, and Chloe Kim (Global Finance); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); and Samuel N. Tiu (IP Litigation).~~Sidley is representing Olive & June, LLC, a leading omnichannel retailer of nail care products, in its US$240 million sale to consumer retail company Helen of Troy Limited (NASDAQ:HELE). The acquisition will allow Olive & June to leverage Helen of Troy’s scale and innovation capabilities. Olive & June will continue to operate under its original brand name; other Helen of Troy brands in its beauty and wellness segment include Drybar, REVLON, and Bed Head, to name a few. The Sidley team is being led by David M. Grinberg and Emily Zipperstein (M&A and Private Equity), and included Avni P. Mehta, Chloe Lustig, Celine Ang, and Blake E. Winter (M&A and Private Equity); Rachel D. Kleinberg and Jonathan M. Westreich (Tax); Amy P. Lally (Consumer Class Actions, ERISA and Insurance Litigation); Gregory A. Marrs and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Eric Kauffman and Emily M. Wajert (Labor and Employment); Nicole M. Ryan (Securities and Shareholder Litigation); Lauren G. Grau, Dusan Clark, and Natalie T. Crawford (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Diane C. McEnroe and Susan Stolzer (Food, Drug and Medical Device); Jen Fernandez and Elyssa R. Kutner (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Jamie M. Sadler and Jason C. Semmes (Antitrust and Competition); Rollin A. Ransom and Kseniya K. Belysheva (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); R.J. Carlson, Shayona Schiely, and Chloe Kim (Global Finance); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); and Samuel N. Tiu (IP Litigation).

Nov 21

2 min