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Practice Areas
Investment FundsMergers and AcquisitionsPrivate Equity
Professional Bio
David Perkins is a Partner at Sidley Austin in New York City, specializing in Corporate, M&A, Private Equity Transactions, and Real Estate Finance. With a distinguished career, David advises private equity sponsors, asset managers, and investors on complex transactions, capital raising, and investment structures. His notable accolades include being named 'Dealmaker of the Year' by the New York Law Journal in 2023 and recognized by Legal 500 US for Private Equity Buyouts. David's extensive experience spans industries such as insurance, renewable energy, and aerospace. Before his legal career, he served as a Major in the US Army, including advisory roles in Afghanistan. David is also active in professional committees, contributing to the Private Investment Funds Committee of the NYC Bar Association.
Representative Matters
Private Equity Transactions
- Aspen Insurance Acquisition: Advised Aspen Insurance in its US$3.5 billion acquisition by Sompo Holdings.
- BDT & MSD Partners Investment: Represented BDT & MSD Partners in their AU$1.6 billion investment in DBG Health, a leading Australian beauty and pharmaceutical company.
- Venerable Acquisition: Assisted Venerable in its acquisition of SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC, as part of its US$51 billion variable annuity reinsurance transaction with Corebridge.
Professional Affiliations
- Law 360: Served on the Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board in 2022.
- New York City Bar Association: Member of the Private Investment Funds Committee from 2017 to 2020.
Deal Summary
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Experience
S
Sidley Austin
Partner
2025 – Unknown
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Cravath
Partner
2017 – 2025
U
US Army
General
1975 – 2017
C
Community Agency
Supervisor
1965 – 2017