Sidley Austin hires banker William Evarts to lead restructuring practice

Sidley Austin has hired restructuring banker William Evarts to lead its practice group, a rare move of a finance professional switching to a law firm leadership role. This signals a strategic push into distressed debt and restructuring work, likely reflecting anticipated market volatility. The move is notable for the legal industry but has limited direct market impact.

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