James W. Lowe

Sidley is representing IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IDEX) in its US$1 billion acquisition of Mott Corporation and its subsidiaries. Mott is a leading designer and manufacturer of filtration and flow control solutions for a range of high-value end markets such as medicine, computing power, sustainable energy, and space exploration. The strategic acquisition will complement IDEX’s successful integration of other companies, such as the Muon Group, Iridian Spectral Technologies, and STC Material Solutions. The Sidley team is being led by Sara Garcia Duran and Courtney J. Gilberg (M&A and Private Equity); and includes Sally Wagner Partin, Nicole Aiello Martinez, Ellen Heighten, Amanda M. Patterson, Kelli N. McQuillan, Ufuk Erdal Genc, Tobias Bachmeier, Hannah M. Brown, Jessica Edwards, and Molly Higginson (M&A and Private Equity); James W. Lowe, Patrick J. Harrison, Edward W. Sharon, and Jason C. Semmes (Antitrust and Competition); Michael P. Heinz, Nicole C. Garrett, and Amy Jang (Capital Markets); Alex Tritell and Kamila Rivas (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Eric M. Winwood, Karim S. Pirani, Tom Topping, and Madeline Clasen (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Heather M. Palmer (Environmental); Arif S. Noorani and Eliza Lawless (Food, Drug and Medical Device); Howard J. Stanislawski, Jen Fernandez, Sven De Knop, Alessandra Moroni, and Kayla M. Scott (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Mary Kathryn Field (Global Finance); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Natalie C. Chan and Carolyn L. Ayaub (Labor and Employment); Colleen Theresa Brown, Denise Kara, Stephen W. McInerney, and Mitchell Noordyke (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Elizabeth K. McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate); Suresh T. Advani, Nathan Enfield, and Alice W. Qin (Tax); and Stephen M. Fronk, Dusan Clark, and Zach Johnston (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).~~Sidley is representing IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IDEX) in its US$1 billion acquisition of Mott Corporation and its subsidiaries. Mott is a leading designer and manufacturer of filtration and flow control solutions for a range of high-value end markets such as medicine, computing power, sustainable energy, and space exploration. The strategic acquisition will complement IDEX’s successful integration of other companies, such as the Muon Group, Iridian Spectral Technologies, and STC Material Solutions. The Sidley team is being led by Sara Garcia Duran and Courtney J. Gilberg (M&A and Private Equity); and includes Sally Wagner Partin, Nicole Aiello Martinez, Ellen Heighten, Amanda M. Patterson, Kelli N. McQuillan, Ufuk Erdal Genc, Tobias Bachmeier, Hannah M. Brown, Jessica Edwards, and Molly Higginson (M&A and Private Equity); James W. Lowe, Patrick J. Harrison, Edward W. Sharon, and Jason C. Semmes (Antitrust and Competition); Michael P. Heinz, Nicole C. Garrett, and Amy Jang (Capital Markets); Alex Tritell and Kamila Rivas (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Eric M. Winwood, Karim S. Pirani, Tom Topping, and Madeline Clasen (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Heather M. Palmer (Environmental); Arif S. Noorani and Eliza Lawless (Food, Drug and Medical Device); Howard J. Stanislawski, Jen Fernandez, Sven De Knop, Alessandra Moroni, and Kayla M. Scott (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Mary Kathryn Field (Global Finance); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Natalie C. Chan and Carolyn L. Ayaub (Labor and Employment); Colleen Theresa Brown, Denise Kara, Stephen W. McInerney, and Mitchell Noordyke (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Elizabeth K. McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate); Suresh T. Advani, Nathan Enfield, and Alice W. Qin (Tax); and Stephen M. Fronk, Dusan Clark, and Zach Johnston (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).

Jul 23

2 min

Sidley is representing affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC in their agreement to sell Fiery, LLC to Seiko Epson Corporation for US$591 million. Fiery is a provider of software solutions for commercial print, packaging, signage, ceramics, building materials, textiles, and other specialty applications. The deal provides Fiery access to new technologies and global knowledge, which will accelerate growth and enable them to offer more robust solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. The Sidley team is being led by Vijay S. Sekhon and Nikita Ponomarev (M&A and Private Equity), and included David A. Azcarraga, Vince Luccisano, Marcus Klie, and Valentin Specht (M&A and Private Equity); Ken Daly, James W. Lowe, Jamie M. Sadler, Iva S. Todorova, and Alessandra Moroni (Antitrust and Competition); Eric S. Wolf, Elizabeth T. Burns, and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough and Sarah Jehl (Environmental); Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, James Mendenhall, and Maryanne W. Kamau (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Nicholas M. Schwartz, Kristen L. Smith, Shayona Schiely, Chloe Kim, and Alissia Opitz (Global Finance); Irene Yang and Chelsea M. Himes (IP Litigation); Peter McCorkell, Eric G. Hoffman, Emily M. Wajert, and Alex Down (Labor and Employment); Ash Nagdev and Cole Rianda (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Keith Hayden Del Prete, Elizabeth K. McCloy, and Taylor Larson (Real Estate); Christian Brause, Jason Menzies, Eric M. Grosshandler, Andrew C. Dibden, Ellie Verran, and Alvin Wang (Tax); Stephen M. Fronk, Dusan Clark, E. Kyle Barnett, Valerie Truong, and Adia A. Brantley (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); and Michael D. Mann (White Collar Defense and Investigations).~~Sidley is representing affiliates of Siris Capital Group, LLC in their agreement to sell Fiery, LLC to Seiko Epson Corporation for US$591 million. Fiery is a provider of software solutions for commercial print, packaging, signage, ceramics, building materials, textiles, and other specialty applications. The deal provides Fiery access to new technologies and global knowledge, which will accelerate growth and enable them to offer more robust solutions. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals. The Sidley team is being led by Vijay S. Sekhon and Nikita Ponomarev (M&A and Private Equity), and included David A. Azcarraga, Vince Luccisano, Marcus Klie, and Valentin Specht (M&A and Private Equity); Ken Daly, James W. Lowe, Jamie M. Sadler, Iva S. Todorova, and Alessandra Moroni (Antitrust and Competition); Eric S. Wolf, Elizabeth T. Burns, and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough and Sarah Jehl (Environmental); Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, James Mendenhall, and Maryanne W. Kamau (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Nicholas M. Schwartz, Kristen L. Smith, Shayona Schiely, Chloe Kim, and Alissia Opitz (Global Finance); Irene Yang and Chelsea M. Himes (IP Litigation); Peter McCorkell, Eric G. Hoffman, Emily M. Wajert, and Alex Down (Labor and Employment); Ash Nagdev and Cole Rianda (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Keith Hayden Del Prete, Elizabeth K. McCloy, and Taylor Larson (Real Estate); Christian Brause, Jason Menzies, Eric M. Grosshandler, Andrew C. Dibden, Ellie Verran, and Alvin Wang (Tax); Stephen M. Fronk, Dusan Clark, E. Kyle Barnett, Valerie Truong, and Adia A. Brantley (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); and Michael D. Mann (White Collar Defense and Investigations).

Sep 19

2 min

Sidley’s Antitrust and Competition practice, as well as several of the group’s individual lawyers, received significant recognition and praise in Chambers USA’s 2025 rankings for the Antitrust and Antitrust: Litigation Specialists categories, the latter of which is unique to the District of Columbia. Reflecting the team’s collective work and accomplishments, our practice was ranked in the following U.S. locations: USA – Nationwide District of Columbia Illinois On an individual basis, the following lawyers were recognized in their respective locations: James Lowe – District of Columbia Carrie Mahan – District of Columbia Mary Marks – New York Timothy Muris – District of Columbia Benjamin Nagin – New York Corey Roush – District of Columbia Lawrence Silverman – Florida Scott Stein – Illinois The annual Chambers USA guide is a selective list of leading practices and lawyers, which provides analyses of legal practitioners in the United States based on in-depth interviews with clients and in-house counsel.~~Sidley’s Antitrust and Competition practice, as well as several of the group’s individual lawyers, received significant recognition and praise in Chambers USA’s 2025 rankings for the Antitrust and Antitrust: Litigation Specialists categories, the latter of which is unique to the District of Columbia. Reflecting the team’s collective work and accomplishments, our practice was ranked in the following U.S. locations: USA – Nationwide District of Columbia Illinois On an individual basis, the following lawyers were recognized in their respective locations: James Lowe – District of Columbia Carrie Mahan – District of Columbia Mary Marks – New York Timothy Muris – District of Columbia Benjamin Nagin – New York Corey Roush – District of Columbia Lawrence Silverman – Florida Scott Stein – Illinois The annual Chambers USA guide is a selective list of leading practices and lawyers, which provides analyses of legal practitioners in the United States based on in-depth interviews with clients and in-house counsel.

Jun 12

1 min

Sidley represented ZMC in its acquisition of a controlling stake of semiconductor silicon solutions and services company Pure Wafer. The acquisition will help ZMC expand its U.S. operations to meet the demands of semiconductor original equipment makers. The Sidley team was led by Vijay Sekhon and Dan Clivner (M&A and Private Equity), and included Nikita Ponomarev, Sam E. Hulsey, Emily A. Hunter, Cat Zhang, Antoinette R. Petkov, Rudy A. Ramirez, Karin Baca, and Jean Shen (M&A and Private Equity); Banks Bruce, Sean Damm, Angela Fontana, Alexander S. Waddell, Caroline Roberts, and Mimi Mallory (Global Finance); Lauren A. Gallagher, Gregory C. Matisoff, and Amanda M. Casanueva (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough (Environmental); Cathryn Le Regulski, Emily M. Wajert, and Allison C. Ivey Toth (Employment); Ash Nagdev (Privacy and Cybersecurity); James W. Lowe and Jason C. Semmes (Antitrust and Competition); Eric Schwartz and Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Keith Hayden Del Prete and Serena M. Patel (Real Estate); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Rachel D. Kleinberg and Jonathan M. Westreich (Tax); Stephen M. Fronk and Paul Kariyawasam (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); and Michael D. Mann (White Collar Defense and Investigations).~~Sidley represented ZMC in its acquisition of a controlling stake of semiconductor silicon solutions and services company Pure Wafer. The acquisition will help ZMC expand its U.S. operations to meet the demands of semiconductor original equipment makers. The Sidley team was led by Vijay Sekhon and Dan Clivner (M&A and Private Equity), and included Nikita Ponomarev, Sam E. Hulsey, Emily A. Hunter, Cat Zhang, Antoinette R. Petkov, Rudy A. Ramirez, Karin Baca, and Jean Shen (M&A and Private Equity); Banks Bruce, Sean Damm, Angela Fontana, Alexander S. Waddell, Caroline Roberts, and Mimi Mallory (Global Finance); Lauren A. Gallagher, Gregory C. Matisoff, and Amanda M. Casanueva (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough (Environmental); Cathryn Le Regulski, Emily M. Wajert, and Allison C. Ivey Toth (Employment); Ash Nagdev (Privacy and Cybersecurity); James W. Lowe and Jason C. Semmes (Antitrust and Competition); Eric Schwartz and Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Keith Hayden Del Prete and Serena M. Patel (Real Estate); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Rachel D. Kleinberg and Jonathan M. Westreich (Tax); Stephen M. Fronk and Paul Kariyawasam (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); and Michael D. Mann (White Collar Defense and Investigations).

Nov 15

2 min

Sidley is representing Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) in its definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners. Under the agreement, Gallagher will acquire the stock of AssuredPartners’ parent company for gross consideration of US$13.45 billion, representing a pro forma EBITDAC multiple of 14.3x.  After giving effect to an estimated US$1.0 billion deferred tax asset, net consideration is approximately US$12.45 billion. The net consideration EBITDAC multiple is 11.3x after giving effect to the deferred tax asset and estimated synergies. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. The Sidley deal team is led by Brian Fahrney, Sean Carney, and Brent Steele, and includes Travis Miller, Peter Riley, Lisa Holzman, Jack Cadden, and Anthony Imburgia (M&A and Private Equity). Additional team members include Ian Helmuth, Ed Perry, Pedro Sacadura Botte, Yeonjoo Ban, and Emmanuel Okoli (M&A and Private Equity); Stephanie Dobecki, James Phythian-Adams, Andrea Hynes, K.C. Nipper, Julie Rodriguez, Sharon DiPrinzio, Luqman Swift, and Omeed Malek (Insurance); Suresh Advani and Tyler Replogle (Tax); James Lowe, Laura Collins, Miriam Carroll Silvestri, Vincent Brophy, and Rosanna Connolly (Antitrust and Competition); Lauren Gallagher, Karim Pirani, and Ryan McLeod (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Teresa Reuter, Peter McCorkell, Emily Wajert, Alex Down, and Nicole Kwan (Labor, Employment and Immigration); Kelly Dybala, Daniel Burkhart, and Christopher Gleason (Global Finance); Michael Heinz (Capital Markets); Anna Remis, Robert Kelly, and Natalie Crawford (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Elizabeth McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate); Thomas Cunningham, Francesca Blythe, Stephen McInerney, Sasha Hondagneu-Messner, and Anila Rayani (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Sven De Knop, Christopher Lock, and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Daniel Rubinstein (White Collar Defense and Investigations); and David Katz, Joanna Travalini, and Morgan Pino (Securities Enforcement and Regulatory).~~Sidley is representing Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (Gallagher) in its definitive agreement to acquire AssuredPartners. Under the agreement, Gallagher will acquire the stock of AssuredPartners’ parent company for gross consideration of US$13.45 billion, representing a pro forma EBITDAC multiple of 14.3x.  After giving effect to an estimated US$1.0 billion deferred tax asset, net consideration is approximately US$12.45 billion. The net consideration EBITDAC multiple is 11.3x after giving effect to the deferred tax asset and estimated synergies. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close during the first quarter of 2025. The Sidley deal team is led by Brian Fahrney, Sean Carney, and Brent Steele, and includes Travis Miller, Peter Riley, Lisa Holzman, Jack Cadden, and Anthony Imburgia (M&A and Private Equity). Additional team members include Ian Helmuth, Ed Perry, Pedro Sacadura Botte, Yeonjoo Ban, and Emmanuel Okoli (M&A and Private Equity); Stephanie Dobecki, James Phythian-Adams, Andrea Hynes, K.C. Nipper, Julie Rodriguez, Sharon DiPrinzio, Luqman Swift, and Omeed Malek (Insurance); Suresh Advani and Tyler Replogle (Tax); James Lowe, Laura Collins, Miriam Carroll Silvestri, Vincent Brophy, and Rosanna Connolly (Antitrust and Competition); Lauren Gallagher, Karim Pirani, and Ryan McLeod (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Teresa Reuter, Peter McCorkell, Emily Wajert, Alex Down, and Nicole Kwan (Labor, Employment and Immigration); Kelly Dybala, Daniel Burkhart, and Christopher Gleason (Global Finance); Michael Heinz (Capital Markets); Anna Remis, Robert Kelly, and Natalie Crawford (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Elizabeth McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate); Thomas Cunningham, Francesca Blythe, Stephen McInerney, Sasha Hondagneu-Messner, and Anila Rayani (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Sven De Knop, Christopher Lock, and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Daniel Rubinstein (White Collar Defense and Investigations); and David Katz, Joanna Travalini, and Morgan Pino (Securities Enforcement and Regulatory).

Dec 9

3 min