Sidley Austin adds Michael Rohr as Partner in Boston to Strengthen Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Practice
Sidley Austin LLP has announced the addition of Michael Rohr as a Partner in the firm’s Emerging Companies and Venture Capital (ECVC) practice, based in Boston. Prior to joining Sidley, Rohr was a partner in the corporate practice at Cooley LLP.
Michael Rohr brings significant experience in representing growth-stage technology and life sciences companies from inception through to exit. His expertise includes advising clients on general corporate and strategic matters, venture capital financings, growth equity, secondary liquidity transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He also represents venture capital and private equity funds, corporate VCs, and strategic acquirors.
Brian Fahrney, Chair of Sidley’s Executive Committee, said,
“We are thrilled with our continuing strides in building out Sidley’s ECVC practice, and Mike’s guidance and counsel to emerging and growth-stage life sciences, healthcare, and technology companies fits our model of helping them scale to maturity. Mike’s work complements some of our core strengths and he’ll collaborate with other Sidley partners to provide counsel on later stage financing, M&A and IPO transactions, as well as litigation and regulatory matters.”
Liz Fries, Managing Partner of the Boston office, Global Leader of the Investment Funds practice, and member of Sidley’s Executive Committee, said,
“Mike has strong ties to the Boston community. He will be a great addition to our office, joining recent new partners Mat Eapen, Jason Kropp, and Craig Hilts. Mike will work closely with our Boston partners as well as other recent ECVC and Investment Funds partners, such as Mike Podolny and Shane Goudey, to serve venture and growth equity companies and funds in Boston, New York, California, and other key markets.”
Sidley’s nationally recognized Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice, along with its global regulatory capabilities, positions the firm to support clients on complex legal and business challenges at all stages of growth. The practice operates across key innovation hubs including Northern California, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Texas, London, Asia, and Boston.
The firm’s global M&A and Private Equity practice comprises over 500 lawyers, advising on a broad range of transactions across industries such as life sciences, technology, telecoms, financial services, energy, real estate, and more.
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