Chambers Review
Sidley Austin is a practice with a broad Asian presence, anchored by offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan and Singapore and is also notably active on disputes with Indonesian, Korean, Indian and Taiwanese connections. The firm acts for both regional and extra-regional clients from a wide range of industry and business sectors, notably including the energy and resources, pharmaceutical and real estate spheres. It is particularly noted for its handling of China-related disputes and of cases arbitrated under HKIAC and CIETAC rules, and for the Chinese language capabilities of its lawyers, including both Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. Sidley Austin count PT J Resources Nusantara and Tennor Holding amongst their clientele.
Hong Kong-based Friven Yeoh co-heads the firm's global arbitration practice.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented POSH in investment treaty arbitration proceedings administered by ICSID under UNCITRAL rules against Mexico related to the clients investment in the Mexican offshore marine services industry.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm obviously has a very experienced arbitration team that knows the landscape very well and is very diligent."
"Sidley Austin has a very responsible and professional team of lawyers that are able to come up with practical and commercial suggestions to suit business needs."
"The firm obviously has a very experienced arbitration team that knows the landscape very well and is very diligent."
"Sidley Austin has a very responsible and professional team of lawyers that are able to come up with practical and commercial suggestions to suit business needs."