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Sidley Austin LLP

Financial Services (International Firms)

Greater China Region Guide 2026 : China


Sidley Austin LLP

Rankings

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Financial Services (International Firms) - China

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin fields a team of specialists accomplished in advising on financial regulatory mandates. The practice focuses on representing clients in investigations and inquiries initiated by various domestic and overseas regulatory bodies, such as the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and the UK Financial Conduct Authority. The firm is also equipped to advise on non-contentious regulatory compliance and licensing requirement matters. It serves a broad range of clients including banks, asset managers and listed companies.

Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin advised GFO-X on regulatory and transactional fintech matters in the digital asset space.

Strengths

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  • The firm provides customer centric service and is very attentive and responsive. The lawyers are very experienced, and tackle and resolve issues in a very efficient and professional manner.

    Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
  • Sidley Austin has deep experience, which allows for quick understanding of my exact issues and its ability to give tailored and sensible advice.

    Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Dominic James
    Band 3Dominic James

    Dominic James

    Dominic James boasts a wide-ranging contentious financial services practice, handling matters ranging from fraud recovery to defending parallel investigations and advising on disclosure obligations. He is usually sought after by fund managers, banks and asset managers.

    • Dominic James is an outstanding attorney with in-depth understanding of very sophisticated matters. We are extremely happy with his advice and look forward to continue working with him.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region
    • He is an excellent lawyer who boasts an outstanding profile and is a frequent commentator on the regulatory environment.

      Financial Services (International Firms) respondentGreater China Region

Ranked Individuals at Sidley Austin LLP (1)

China

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    Dominic James

    Financial Services: Contentious Regulatory (International Firms)

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