Ernesto R. Claeyssen

Sidley represented industrials investor American Industrial Partners (AIP) in its US$700 million acquisition of the Grain & Protein business of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a large precision agriculture technology and machinery company. The division produces grain storage and seed processing equipment and generates an annual revenue of approximately US$1 billion with 3,200 employees and 14 facilities across North America, Brazil, Europe, and Malaysia. Through this carve-out acquisition, AIP plans to realize synergies across brands and maximize quality, yields, and value of agricultural products while improving global food security. The Sidley team was led by Justin Macke, John Godfrey, and Christopher Rile (M&A and Private Equity), and includes MK Han, George H. Brooks, Sam E. Hulsey, Alison C. Malkowski, Sarah Kang, Henry Dickinson, Jessica Edwards, Andrew Lecky, and John K. Neal Jr. (M&A and Private Equity); Margaret H. Allen, Ernesto R. Claeyssen, Deepika R. Daggubati, Alyssa A. Hartley, and Erica C. Mellon (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Eric S. Wolf, Karim S. Pirani, and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough (Environmental); Jen Fernandez, Christopher Lock, and Heather Hedges (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Mike Bettinger (IP Litigation); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Labor, Employment and Immigration); Francesca Blythe, Ash Nagdev, Denise Kara, and Matthias Bruynseraede (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Elizabeth K. McCloy, Brandon Bryer, and Margaret Whalen (Real Estate); Christian Brause, Jason Menzies, Eric M. Grosshandler, Tyler J. Combest, and Fraser Tudor (Tax); Dusan Clark and E. Kyle Barnett (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Craig Francis Dukin (White Collar Defense and Investigations).~~Sidley represented industrials investor American Industrial Partners (AIP) in its US$700 million acquisition of the Grain & Protein business of AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO), a large precision agriculture technology and machinery company. The division produces grain storage and seed processing equipment and generates an annual revenue of approximately US$1 billion with 3,200 employees and 14 facilities across North America, Brazil, Europe, and Malaysia. Through this carve-out acquisition, AIP plans to realize synergies across brands and maximize quality, yields, and value of agricultural products while improving global food security. The Sidley team was led by Justin Macke, John Godfrey, and Christopher Rile (M&A and Private Equity), and includes MK Han, George H. Brooks, Sam E. Hulsey, Alison C. Malkowski, Sarah Kang, Henry Dickinson, Jessica Edwards, Andrew Lecky, and John K. Neal Jr. (M&A and Private Equity); Margaret H. Allen, Ernesto R. Claeyssen, Deepika R. Daggubati, Alyssa A. Hartley, and Erica C. Mellon (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); Eric S. Wolf, Karim S. Pirani, and Joanna Janica (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Maureen M. Crough (Environmental); Jen Fernandez, Christopher Lock, and Heather Hedges (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Mike Bettinger (IP Litigation); Peter McCorkell and Alex Down (Labor, Employment and Immigration); Francesca Blythe, Ash Nagdev, Denise Kara, and Matthias Bruynseraede (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Elizabeth K. McCloy, Brandon Bryer, and Margaret Whalen (Real Estate); Christian Brause, Jason Menzies, Eric M. Grosshandler, Tyler J. Combest, and Fraser Tudor (Tax); Dusan Clark and E. Kyle Barnett (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); Craig Francis Dukin (White Collar Defense and Investigations).

Jul 25

2 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 represented Exiger in its acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB, a data science company known for its artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications that transform data into actionable intelligence. Exiger is a market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company. The acquisition will enhance Exiger’s AI offerings for customers in the logistics, PEO, and acquisition industries. The Sidley team was led by partner Grace Jamgochian, managing associate Flora G. Gonzalez, and associate Chloe Marks (M&A and Private Equity), and included Howard J. Stanislawski (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Ash Nagdev and Sasha Hondagneu-Messner (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Commercial Litigation); E. Kyle Barnett and Ida Ebeid (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); James Heyworth (Securities and Shareholder Litigation); Eric S. Wolf and Gregory C. Matisoff (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Eric G. Hoffman (Labor, Employment and Immigration); Christian Brause and Eric M. Grosshandler (Tax); and Vadim Brusser (Antitrust and Competition).~~Sidley represented Exiger in its acquisition of logistics intelligence platform XSB, a data science company known for its artificial intelligence (AI)-based applications that transform data into actionable intelligence. Exiger is a market-leading supply chain and third-party risk AI company. The acquisition will enhance Exiger’s AI offerings for customers in the logistics, PEO, and acquisition industries. The Sidley team was led by partner Grace Jamgochian, managing associate Flora G. Gonzalez, and associate Chloe Marks (M&A and Private Equity), and included Howard J. Stanislawski (Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy); Ash Nagdev and Sasha Hondagneu-Messner (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Commercial Litigation); E. Kyle Barnett and Ida Ebeid (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions); James Heyworth (Securities and Shareholder Litigation); Eric S. Wolf and Gregory C. Matisoff (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Eric G. Hoffman (Labor, Employment and Immigration); Christian Brause and Eric M. Grosshandler (Tax); and Vadim Brusser (Antitrust and Competition).

Aug 9

1 min

Sidley represented Thompson Street Capital Partners in its growth investment in National Arbitration & Mediation, a provider of alternative dispute resolution services, case management software, and continuing legal education. Thompson Street’s investment is aimed at helping the provider expand geographically and provide innovative tech-enabled service offerings. The Sidley team was led by Brent M. Steele, Roger R. Wilen, and Travis R. Miller (M&A and Private Equity), and included Brendan McCartney, Helen Jazzar, and Anthony T. Caneris (M&A and Private Equity); Allison J. Satyr, Christian Wyse, Angela B. Gallagher, and Boris G. Mercado (Global Finance); Jamie M. Sadler (Antitrust and Competition); Lauren A. Gallagher, Alexandra M. Peterson, and Amanda M. Casanueva (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Cathryn Le Regulski and Carolyn L. Ayaub (Labor and Employment); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Ash Nagdev and Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Elizabeth K. McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate); Suresh T. Advani and Daniel L. Henry (Tax); and E. Kyle Barnett, Dusan Clark, and Adia A. Brantley (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).~~Sidley represented Thompson Street Capital Partners in its growth investment in National Arbitration & Mediation, a provider of alternative dispute resolution services, case management software, and continuing legal education. Thompson Street’s investment is aimed at helping the provider expand geographically and provide innovative tech-enabled service offerings. The Sidley team was led by Brent M. Steele, Roger R. Wilen, and Travis R. Miller (M&A and Private Equity), and included Brendan McCartney, Helen Jazzar, and Anthony T. Caneris (M&A and Private Equity); Allison J. Satyr, Christian Wyse, Angela B. Gallagher, and Boris G. Mercado (Global Finance); Jamie M. Sadler (Antitrust and Competition); Lauren A. Gallagher, Alexandra M. Peterson, and Amanda M. Casanueva (Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation); Cathryn Le Regulski and Carolyn L. Ayaub (Labor and Employment); Scott J.F. Goldstein (Insurance); Ash Nagdev and Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Privacy and Cybersecurity); Elizabeth K. McCloy and Brandon Bryer (Real Estate); Suresh T. Advani and Daniel L. Henry (Tax); and E. Kyle Barnett, Dusan Clark, and Adia A. Brantley (Technology and Life Sciences Transactions).

Jul 17

1 min

Sidley represented Arya, a couples wellness platform, in its US$8.5 million Series A funding, bringing the total to US$16 million. The investment was led by Ibex Investors with participation from three previous investors, Play Ventures, Patron Fund, and BigBets.vc. The Sidley team was led by Dr. Idan Netser (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Tax) and included Graeme Waller and Daniel Wei (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital); Rachelle Soderstrom (Technology and Life Science Transactions); Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); and Ash Nagdev (Privacy and Cybersecurity).~~Sidley represented Arya, a couples wellness platform, in its US$8.5 million Series A funding, bringing the total to US$16 million. The investment was led by Ibex Investors with participation from three previous investors, Play Ventures, Patron Fund, and BigBets.vc. The Sidley team was led by Dr. Idan Netser (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Tax) and included Graeme Waller and Daniel Wei (Emerging Companies and Venture Capital); Rachelle Soderstrom (Technology and Life Science Transactions); Ernesto R. Claeyssen (Commercial Litigation and Disputes); and Ash Nagdev (Privacy and Cybersecurity).

Dec 20

1 min