Sidley Austin LLP is pleased to announce that Daniel Serota has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. He will be a member of Sidley’s M&A practice.

Mr. Serota concentrates his practice on mergers and acquisitions representing companies across several industries, with a particular emphasis on technology, media and telecommunications, financial institutions, hospitality and retail. He has substantial experience advising businesses on a wide variety of matters, including complex auctions, mergers, stock and asset purchases, hostile offers, joint ventures, proxy contests, and transactions in bankruptcy or with distressed entities. Mr. Serota has also worked with prominent private equity funds focused on the technology and healthcare sectors.

“Daniel’s arrival marks the continuation of our ongoing efforts to expand Sidley’s global M&A and private equity offerings, and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm,” said Michael Schmidtberger, managing partner of Sidley’s New York office. “His extensive experience with high-stakes transactions complements that of our talented team focused on counseling clients in public and private M&A and private equity transactions of all sizes.”

With 1,900 lawyers in 20 offices around the globe, Sidley is a premier legal adviser for clients across the spectrum of industries. Follow Sidley on Twitter @SidleyLaw.

For purposes of the New York State Bar rules, this press release may be considered Attorney Advertising and our headquarters are Sidley Austin LLP, 787 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019, +1 212 839 5300; One South Dearborn, Chicago, IL 60603, +1 312 853 7000; and 1501 K Street,

N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005, +1 202 736 8000.