Sidley Austin has added a senior capital markets partner in New York, hiring Scott Bennett from Cravath, Swaine & Moore as it continues to expand its bench in high-growth and technology-focused practices.

Bennett joins as a partner in the firm’s capital markets practice and will serve as head of technology capital markets in New York. He previously served as co-head of both the venture capital and growth equity practice and the digital assets practice at Cravath.

His practice focuses on advising issuers, investors, and investment banks on public and private securities offerings, with deep experience working with venture-backed and high-growth companies across the technology, fintech, digital assets, and artificial intelligence sectors. He also advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and broader strategic matters for both public and private companies.

Bennett has advised on numerous IPOs, direct listings, and other public market transactions, as well as significant venture financings and private placements, positioning him to support clients navigating capital formation and growth strategies.

The hire comes amid a broader expansion of Sidley’s capital markets capabilities and continued investment in its New York office. The firm has added multiple partners across practices in 2025 and 2026, including in tax, banking and fintech, global finance, antitrust, investment funds and private equity, and capital markets in London.

Sidley’s global capital markets team includes more than 260 lawyers advising issuers, underwriters, and other market participants across major financial centers worldwide. The firm said Bennett’s arrival strengthens its ability to serve clients operating at the intersection of venture capital, growth equity, and traditional capital markets, particularly in emerging technology sectors.

KEY QUOTES:

“Scott is exactly the kind of capital markets partner we want to bring into the firm. His practice sits squarely at the intersection of venture, growth equity, and traditional capital markets, and he also serves several of our existing clients whose representation will be consolidated across our global network. Just as importantly, his expertise in digital assets and emerging technologies further enhances our reputation among clients at the forefront of innovation, areas where we are deeply committed to expanding globally.”

Yvette Ostolaza, Management Committee Chair, Sidley Austin

“What stands out about Scott is not just the quality of his capital markets experience, but the breadth of his relationships and the platform-building potential he brings. He has developed a strong following among venture-backed companies, investors, and underwriters. Scott is well positioned to help us capture the next wave of IPOs and growth-company relationships while driving meaningful cross-practice collaboration across the firm.”

Sam Gandhi, Global Practice Leader of Capital Markets, Sidley Austin