Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)
Greater China Region Guide 2024 : China
Band 2
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Sidley Austin LLP ably handles large-scale cross-border investigations and risk assessments involving the FCPA and other regulations, in addition to providing compliance advice and revising codes of conduct. The team is trusted by multinational clients in the life sciences, healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors and able to call on a network of offices across Asia. Its Hong Kong office regularly cooperates with its offices in Europe and the USA in addition to regional hubs like Singapore, to offer clients a multi-jurisdictional service.
Strengths
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"The Sidley team have been incredibly impressive. They are always on point with their legal advice and are able to deliver what we need in the required format. I find them creative and focused in ensuring that they support us in whatever we need."
"Sidley Austin is our go-to firm in the corporate investigations and anti-corruption area, especially in the life science industry in China. It is very experienced in dealing with government relations, and is balanced in handling the investigation strategy and approach."
"The Sidley team have been incredibly impressive. They are always on point with their legal advice and are able to deliver what we need in the required format. I find them creative and focused in ensuring that they support us in whatever we need."
"Sidley Austin is our go-to firm in the corporate investigations and anti-corruption area, especially in the life science industry in China. It is very experienced in dealing with government relations, and is balanced in handling the investigation strategy and approach."
Notable Practitioners
Tham Yuet Ming is recognised as a trusted counsel to a number of life sciences and healthcare clients, and is frequently mandated to advise on investigations and compliance matters. She splits her time between Sidley Austin's Hong Kong and Singapore offices.
"Her knowledge of the broader Asia-Pacific legal environment, as well as specialised knowledge in healthcare, makes her an important resource in the region."
"Yuet has a very practical and very global view, and she is trusted for her intimate knowledge of risk and enforcement in the market."
Li Lei is managing partner of the firm's Beijing and Shanghai offices. He regularly advises foreign corporations in the life science sector on regulatory issues and internal investigations.
"He is an impressive, articulate attorney with a sound grasp of both Chinese and US anti-bribery and anti-corruption legislation as well as the regulatory and law enforcement-focused areas."
"Li Lei is a trusted partner to us. He demonstrates high-level professional knowledge, an understanding of the Chinese market, and a strong ability to drive and handle difficult dialogue."
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