Sidley advised Sun European Partners LLP, the European adviser to Sun Capital Partners, Inc., on the proposed acquisition of ESIM Chemicals GmbH, a leading Austrian fine chemical manufacturer and top three crop protection CMO player in Europe, from Ardian. The proposed transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals.

The Sidley team was led by Private Equity partner Dr. Jan Schinköth (Munich), supported by partners Dr. Christian Zuleger (Private Equity/M&A - Munich), Dr. Roderic Pagel (Tax - Munich), Dr. Markus Feil (Finance - Munich), Christian Iwasko (Private Equity/M&A - London) and Munich associates Sebastian Walczak, Armin Mustafic and Irina Krieger (Private Equity/M&A), Maximilian Mayer and Dr. Peter Gseller (Finance), Jörg Fischer (Tax), and London associate Garrett Holmes (Private Equity/M&A).