International & Cross-Border Disputes (International Firms)

Chambers Review

Sidley Austin is frequently sought out by international clients for its global sector expertise and strong reputation for advising clients in the financial services, energy, life sciences and biotechnology sectors. The firm attracts ample praise for its ability to join up experts across its platform throughout Europe and Asia, with offices in London, Singapore and China playing a vital role in the firm's international offering. The firm has an impressive ability to handle global transactions, disputes and investigations, enabling it to provide a comprehensive service on sophisticated matters for clients in its key industry groups.  

Sidley Austin has an impressive disputes offering, constituted by a strong arbitration team well versed in cross-border commercial cases concerning China and other parts of the Asia-Pacific region. Proving adept at large-scale, multi-jurisdictional investigations involving the FCPA and other regulations, as well as compliance matters, the firm offers further experience in cross-border litigation, with a notable focus on outbound securities class actions.

The firm boasts additional transactional capabilities, with active practices in M&A and private equity, and a debt capital markets team with leading expertise in high-yield work.