Key Takeaways
- • Sidley Austin added Jonathan Stott as a partner in its M&A and private equity practice in San Francisco, according to an announcement made Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
- • Stott joins from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, which has begun wind-down operations after announcing dissolution plans in late October 2026.
- • Stott joined Weil in late August 2026 from Dechert, where he spent more than 16 years, served as managing partner of its San Francisco office, and led its West Coast private equity practice.
- • The hire extends Sidley's private equity expansion, with the firm's San Francisco private equity bench strengthened by a senior lateral.
Summary
Sidley Austin is continuing its private equity expansion with the addition of Jonathan Stott, a partner who previously practiced at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, according to Bloomberg Law. The firm announced the hire on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026. Stott will join Sidley as a partner in its M&A and private equity practice in San Francisco.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has commenced wind-down operations after announcing plans to dissolve in late October. Stott had joined Weil only in late August 2026, moving from Dechert, where he spent more than 16 years. At Dechert he served as managing partner of the San Francisco office and led the firm's West Coast private equity practice.
Bloomberg Law reported that the move expands Sidley's private equity practice in the San Francisco market. The article's full text was not available beyond the opening paragraphs, so further details on deal experience, client matters, or the terms of the move were not reported in the source material reviewed.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges has commenced wind-down operations after announcing plans to dissolve in late October. Stott had joined Weil only in late August 2026, moving from Dechert, where he spent more than 16 years. At Dechert he served as managing partner of the San Francisco office and led the firm's West Coast private equity practice.
Bloomberg Law reported that the move expands Sidley's private equity practice in the San Francisco market. The article's full text was not available beyond the opening paragraphs, so further details on deal experience, client matters, or the terms of the move were not reported in the source material reviewed.
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