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Sidley Austin LLP

Corporate/M&A

Global Guide 2026 : Asia-Pacific Region

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Corporate/M&A - Asia-Pacific Region

Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin is a versatile M&A outfit with a range of noteworthy Asian clients. Renowned for its handling of Hong Kong-listed companies work, including public company takeovers, reverse takeovers and restructurings, from the firm's offices in Hong Kong and Mainland China, it also offers M&A advice in South-East Asia, acting for public and private companies as well as financial sponsors. The firm readily leverages a sophisticated capital markets practice to boost its public M&A offering and is particularly active on deals in real estate, hospitality and life sciences. It also has private equity capabilities in China, handling inbound investments as well as acting for Chinese clients on regional investments.

Notable practitioners

Constance Choy is APAC managing partner and head of the China corporate and finance practice. Charlie Wilson is head of the APAC M&A and PE practice.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised KKR on its primary and secondary investment into PHINMA Education, a private higher education group in South-East Asia.

  • Sidley Austin acted for Time Interconnect Technology on its acquisition of a majority stake in Cosmic M.E.

Strengths

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  • They were dedicated, committed, responsive and always open to debating different ideas. They are an excellent thought partner on a deal and a team you can trust to execute a transaction flawlessly.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • We were able to communicate with members of the team anytime for questions. The team was able to respond to our requests on a timely basis.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

  • Sidley's team demonstrates strong expertise in corporate issues and cross-border M&A transactions. Their corporate team collaborates seamlessly to provide effective solutions.

    Corporate/M&A respondentGlobal

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