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Practice Areas
Investment FundsMergers and AcquisitionsPrivate Equity
Professional Bio
David Perkins is a Partner at Sidley Austin, based in New York, where he specializes in private equity. With a distinguished career spanning several decades, David advises private equity sponsors, asset managers, and investors on complex transactions, capital raising, and investment structures. His expertise includes leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, and fund formation across diverse industries such as insurance, renewable energy, and real estate. David's notable accolades include being named 'Dealmaker of the Year' by the New York Law Journal and recognized by Legal 500 US and Lawdragon. Before his legal career, he served as a Major in the US Army, with assignments in the 82nd Airborne Division and as an advisor in Afghanistan.
Representative Matters
Private Equity Transactions
- Aspen Insurance Acquisition: David Perkins advised Aspen Insurance in its US$3.5 billion acquisition by Sompo Holdings.
- DBG Health Investment: David Perkins represented BDT & MSD Partners in their AU$1.6 billion investment in DBG Health, a leading Australian beauty and pharmaceutical company.
- SunAmerica Asset Management Acquisition: David Perkins assisted Venerable in its acquisition of SunAmerica Asset Management, LLC, as part of its US$51 billion variable annuity reinsurance transaction with Corebridge.
Professional Involvement
- Law 360 Advisory Board: David Perkins served on the Private Equity Editorial Advisory Board in 2022.
- NYC Bar Association Committee: David Perkins participated in the Private Investment Funds Committee from 2017 to 2020.
Deal Summary
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Experience
S
Sidley Austin
Partner
2025 – Unknown
C
Cravath
Partner
2017 – 2025
U
US Army
General
1975 – 2017
C
Community Agency
Supervisor
1965 – 2017