Fatema Orjela

Fatema Orjela is an accomplished private equity partner at Sidley Austin LLP, holding qualifications as an English law solicitor.

She specializes in offering strategic advice to European and U.S. private equity sponsors, with expertise in leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate advisory work.

Fatema has garnered numerous accolades, including being shortlisted for various prestigious awards like 'Woman Solicitor of the Year' and 'Rising Stars: The UK's Best 25 Under 40 Up and Coming Female Lawyers'.

Recognized as one of the top private equity lawyers globally under 40 by Private Funds Management, she is admired for her legal-technical abilities and problem-solving skills.

In addition to her legal achievements, Fatema is actively involved in promoting diversity in the legal field through mentoring, network building, and advocacy initiatives.

Her educational background includes a BA in Jurisprudence, Legal Practice Course with Distinction from the Oxford Institute of Legal Practice, and a BA (Hons) in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford.

Throughout her career, Fatema has held key positions at reputable organizations such as Sidley Austin LLP, First 100 Years, DMC Partners, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Affinion Group, Hogan Lovells, SABMiller, and Lovells LLP.