Jonathon M. Hamill

Sidley represented Precision NeuroMed Inc. (PNM), a clinical-stage biotechnology company advancing precision therapeutics for central nervous system (CNS) diseases, in its strategic partnership with Brainlab SE (Brainlab), a global leader in digital medical technology. Under a Joint Development and Commercialization Agreement, the companies will collaborate to develop and commercialize a cloud-based, AI-enabled treatment planning platform for convection enhanced delivery (CED) to the brain. The partnership combines Brainlab’s expertise in medical imaging digitalization and surgical workflow integration with PNM’s proprietary molecular flow simulation software to create a CED Treatment Planning System designed to optimize and personalize drug distribution directly into brain tissue. As part of the agreement, Brainlab has also received an equity interest in PNM. The Sidley team was led by Joshua T. Hofheimer (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions), and included Collin J. Marshall (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Francesca Blythe, Sheri Porath Rockwell, and Eleanor Dodding (Privacy and Cybersecurity); and Torrey Cope (Food, Drug and Medical Device).

Feb 27

1 min

Law.com International has named Jonathon M. Hamill and Tanya Indisova to its 2024 list of “Private Equity Rising Stars: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe.” The annual list highlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have done exceptional work within the broader private equity sphere. Winners were identified based on the quality of their client base; the scale, significance, and complexity of their deals; their client feedback and general market reputation; the standing of their mentors; and other examples of career success and innovation. Jonathon’s practice focuses on advising private equity firms and other financial institutions on transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, carve-outs, asset portfolio M&A, distressed M&A, venture and growth capital investments, and joint-ventures. He works with clients investing in a broad range of sectors and asset classes, including financial services, real estate, energy transition and renewables, clean energy technology, manufacturing and industrials, infrastructure, transportation, and telecoms. Tanya focuses her practice on cross-border private equity mergers and acquisitions and growth equity investments. She has advised on a broad range of complex transactions throughout the investment cycle, including buyouts, divestitures, carve-outs, joint ventures, co-investments, and growth and minority investments across Europe. Tanya’s experience spans various industries, including fintech and payment services, banking, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, gaming, and manufacturing.~~Law.com International has named Jonathon M. Hamill and Tanya Indisova to its 2024 list of “Private Equity Rising Stars: The Best Up-and-Coming Lawyers in the UK and Europe.” The annual list highlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have done exceptional work within the broader private equity sphere. Winners were identified based on the quality of their client base; the scale, significance, and complexity of their deals; their client feedback and general market reputation; the standing of their mentors; and other examples of career success and innovation. Jonathon’s practice focuses on advising private equity firms and other financial institutions on transactions, including leveraged buy-outs, carve-outs, asset portfolio M&A, distressed M&A, venture and growth capital investments, and joint-ventures. He works with clients investing in a broad range of sectors and asset classes, including financial services, real estate, energy transition and renewables, clean energy technology, manufacturing and industrials, infrastructure, transportation, and telecoms. Tanya focuses her practice on cross-border private equity mergers and acquisitions and growth equity investments. She has advised on a broad range of complex transactions throughout the investment cycle, including buyouts, divestitures, carve-outs, joint ventures, co-investments, and growth and minority investments across Europe. Tanya’s experience spans various industries, including fintech and payment services, banking, infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, gaming, and manufacturing.

Nov 20

2 min

Sidley is representing Apollo, acting alongside their consortium partner Rettig Oy Ab, on their voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of Purmo Group, a company listed on the official list of the Nasdaq Helsinki. Purmo is at the centre of the global sustainability journey by offering full solutions and sustainable ways of heating and cooling homes to mitigate global warming. The tender offer values Purmo Group’s total equity at approximately €392 million. The Sidley team is led by Private Equity partners Jonathon Hamill and Paul Dunbar, supported by Tom Johnson, Harriet Steel, and trainee solicitor Piers Edinborough (Private Equity); Oliver Currall and Ellie Verran (Tax); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Employment); and Jonathan Lafferty (Litigation and Disputes).~~Sidley is representing Apollo, acting alongside their consortium partner Rettig Oy Ab, on their voluntary recommended public cash tender offer for the entire issued, and to be issued, share capital of Purmo Group, a company listed on the official list of the Nasdaq Helsinki. Purmo is at the centre of the global sustainability journey by offering full solutions and sustainable ways of heating and cooling homes to mitigate global warming. The tender offer values Purmo Group’s total equity at approximately €392 million. The Sidley team is led by Private Equity partners Jonathon Hamill and Paul Dunbar, supported by Tom Johnson, Harriet Steel, and trainee solicitor Piers Edinborough (Private Equity); Oliver Currall and Ellie Verran (Tax); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Employment); and Jonathan Lafferty (Litigation and Disputes).

Apr 30

1 min

Sidley is representing funds managed by Apollo in the acquisition of Evri, one of the UK’s largest parcel delivery companies, from Advent International. Since relaunching as Evri in 2022, the company has grown to become a key leader in parcel delivery, with a strong national network purpose-built for third-party e-commerce parcels and a differentiated last-mile delivery model. Today, Evri reaches nearly every household in the UK and, on average, serves more than 12 million customers per week. The Evri transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. The Sidley team is led by Private Equity partners Gerald Brant, Paul Dunbar, and Jonathon Hamill, supported by Josh Baxter, Filippo Durazzo, Arabella Robinson, Joshua Rim, and Ghadah Alotaibi (Private Equity); Oliver Currall and Fraser Tudor (Tax); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Employee Benefits and Executive Competition); Jonathan Lafferty and Sophia Bangham (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); and Kyle Barnett (Intellectual Property).~~Sidley is representing funds managed by Apollo in the acquisition of Evri, one of the UK’s largest parcel delivery companies, from Advent International. Since relaunching as Evri in 2022, the company has grown to become a key leader in parcel delivery, with a strong national network purpose-built for third-party e-commerce parcels and a differentiated last-mile delivery model. Today, Evri reaches nearly every household in the UK and, on average, serves more than 12 million customers per week. The Evri transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2024. The Sidley team is led by Private Equity partners Gerald Brant, Paul Dunbar, and Jonathon Hamill, supported by Josh Baxter, Filippo Durazzo, Arabella Robinson, Joshua Rim, and Ghadah Alotaibi (Private Equity); Oliver Currall and Fraser Tudor (Tax); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Employee Benefits and Executive Competition); Jonathan Lafferty and Sophia Bangham (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); and Kyle Barnett (Intellectual Property).

Jul 29

1 min

Sidley is advising Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, on its agreement with the AA and the AA’s majority shareholders, TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus. Per the agreement, Stonepeak will invest £450 million in the AA through a combination of common and preferred equity at an enterprise value of approximately £4 billion. The AA is the leading provider of roadside assistance services in the UK with a nationwide network of patrols and garages serving 14 million members. It also has a successful insurance business and a wide range of propositions across the driving category. The Sidley team is being led by Private Equity partners Paul Dunbar and Jonathon Hamill, supported by Florian Kamp, Cindy Yuan, Harriet Steel and Dan Graham (Private Equity); Oliver Currall and Andrew Dibden (Tax); Max Savoie and Zhuan Faraj (Banking and Financial Services Regulatory); James Phythian-Adams, Julie Rodriguez, and Andrea Hynes (Insurance); Jonathan Lafferty and Sophia Bangham (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Andrew W. Shoyer, Sven De Knop, Christopher Lock, Carys Golesworthy, and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Patrick Harrison and Bethany Wise (Antitrust); Rupert Wall, Azeem Sulemanji, and Simon Nikolov (Global Finance); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Employment); E. Kyle Barnett (Intellectual Property); and Francesca Blythe (Privacy and Cybersecurity).~~Sidley is advising Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, on its agreement with the AA and the AA’s majority shareholders, TowerBrook Capital Partners and Warburg Pincus. Per the agreement, Stonepeak will invest £450 million in the AA through a combination of common and preferred equity at an enterprise value of approximately £4 billion. The AA is the leading provider of roadside assistance services in the UK with a nationwide network of patrols and garages serving 14 million members. It also has a successful insurance business and a wide range of propositions across the driving category. The Sidley team is being led by Private Equity partners Paul Dunbar and Jonathon Hamill, supported by Florian Kamp, Cindy Yuan, Harriet Steel and Dan Graham (Private Equity); Oliver Currall and Andrew Dibden (Tax); Max Savoie and Zhuan Faraj (Banking and Financial Services Regulatory); James Phythian-Adams, Julie Rodriguez, and Andrea Hynes (Insurance); Jonathan Lafferty and Sophia Bangham (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Andrew W. Shoyer, Sven De Knop, Christopher Lock, Carys Golesworthy, and Alessandra Moroni (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Patrick Harrison and Bethany Wise (Antitrust); Rupert Wall, Azeem Sulemanji, and Simon Nikolov (Global Finance); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Employment); E. Kyle Barnett (Intellectual Property); and Francesca Blythe (Privacy and Cybersecurity).

Jan 3

2 min