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What the Team is Known For

Sidley Austin LLP fields a top-notch team handling a range of work in the life science space, including transactions, FCPA investigations and antitrust matters as well as related IP issues. It is particularly skilled in undertaking licensing as well as financing matters. The team advises international companies on corporate, regulatory and compliance issues. The firm is also active on matters relating to data privacy.

Work Highlights

  • Sidley Austin LLP advised Organon on a licence and collaboration agreement with Centergene under which Organon acquired market approval for a recombinant human follicle–stimulating hormone-CTP fusion protein injection product for exclusive commercialisation in China.

Strengths

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Sidley Austin possesses unparalleled expertise and experience in the life sciences sector. Its legal advice accurately reflects legal requirements and incorporates comprehensive market insights.

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Their lawyers are absolutely the best in the business. They have helped us through some very complex matters, always with outstanding results.

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Notable Practitioners

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Chen Yang
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Chen Yang
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Yang Chen is widely recognised as a top lawyer in the life sciences market. She has a wealth of experience advising international clients on compliance, joint ventures and licensing issues.

Yang is probably one of the most well-known life sciences lawyers in China. She has sector knowledge and has been very practical in giving advice from a business perspective.

Yang Chen is a trustworthy and professional lawyer in the life science field. She has deep insights into the industry and regulations and a clear understanding of the challenges faced by her clients.

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Lei Li
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Lei Li
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Li Lei is a managing partner of the firm's Beijing offices. He maintains a busy practice that sees him advise pharmaceutical and medical device companies on transactional and regulatory matters.

Li is a trustworthy and excellent lawyer. When facing cutting-edge or extremely complex issues in the industry he can provide high-quality and solution-oriented advice to his clients.

Li Lei knows the life science industry practices so well and provides practical solutions for clients.

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Yuet Ming Tham
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Yuet Ming Tham
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Tham Yuet Ming is widely recognised as a trusted counsel to a number of prominent life sciences and pharmaceutical clients in relation to global investigations and compliance advice. She is also well-equipped to advise on data privacy matters.

Yuet and her team are so easy to work with. I consider them a go-to for actionable legal advice. They think very pragmatically and know how to work quickly and impactfully.

Tham Yuet Ming stands out for her ability to see the bigger picture. She gives legal advice and provides commercially sound guidance that supports long-term business goals.

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Ruchun Ji
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Ruchun Ji
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Ji Ruchun has well-established transactional experience in the life sciences field. He is versatile in an array of cross-border practices, including licensing agreements, cross-border financings and M&As. He is also adept at regulatory compliance matters in the US.

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Chen Yang
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Chen Yang
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Lei Li
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Lei Li
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Yuet Ming Tham
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Yuet Ming Tham
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Ruchun Ji
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Ruchun Ji
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