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Sidley Austin LLP

Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2023

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Crisis & Risk Management

Chair of Executive Committee: Michael J. Schmidtberger

Chair of Management Committee: Yvette Ostolaza

Number of partners worldwide: Over 650

Number of lawyers worldwide: 2,300

Firm Overview:

Sidley is an elite global law firm with US$3.1 billion in revenue powered by lawyers who practice at the highest level of the profession. Backed by 158 years of experience, we deliver superior service to a high-caliber group of market-leading clients worldwide, while placing a premium on collaboration and diversity.

Our firm boasts a roster of 2,300 lawyers who wield deep experience in litigation, transactional, and regulatory matters spanning over 50 legal disciplines and industries.

With 21 offices, including our new Miami office, situated in major commercial and financial capitals around the world, our lawyers possess the cultural awareness and legal acumen needed to advise clients in today’s global economy. Follow Sidley on Twitter@SidleyLaw.

Main Areas of Practice:

Crisis & Risk Management:

Regularly recognised as a global leader in crisis and risk management, Sidley provides instant and continuous support to organisations navigating complex and challenging crises throughout the world. Industry leaders trust Sidley to quickly assemble highly experienced teams to address volatile and ever-shifting crises attacking corporations on multiple fronts and unfolding at a rapid pace. The team has deep experience guiding clients through crises by establishing and managing both the initial and long-term legal strategies and assisting with remediation efforts. The firm is also frequently engaged to help organisations proactively identify and mitigate risks before they materialise into crisis scenarios.

Sidley’s team includes several former senior US and international enforcement and regulatory officials. With first-hand knowledge of how government agencies conduct investigations and prosecutions, Sidley helps clients navigate these processes efficiently and effectively.

While Sidley has the capacity to serve clients facing crises in all industries, the firm has dedicated industry-focused Crisis Management teams “at the ready” with extensive experience in particular with crises involving banks and financial institutions, healthcare providers, education providers, the media and entertainment industry, the automotive industry, non-profits, and toxic torts, among many areas.

Environmental, Social & Governance:

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are now top of mind for boards and management of companies across a wide range of industries. Companies are grappling with new and evolving needs and expectations regarding ESG, as communicated by shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers, regulators and the community, as well as rating agencies and standard setters. Sidley helps clients make sense of this rapidly changing area and the opportunities and challenges that can arise, including advising public companies on SEC disclosures and compliance related to ESG. The team counsels boards, management teams and investors about the ESG environment and related risks. Sidley facilitates strategic decision-making focused on sustainable long-term value creation for shareholders and other stakeholders, and helps craft communications and engagement strategies that resonate when reviewed through an ESG lens.

Clients also benefit from the firm's extensive involvement in developing ESG-related policy in the United States and globally and the firm's related thought leadership efforts. For example, members of the team played key roles in drafting the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and legal commentary addressing John Ruggie’s 2008 report for the UN Human Rights Council on a Framework for Business and Human Rights.

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USA - Head office
UK

Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Sidley Austin LLP

Global Practice Guide
Denise Kara
Eleanor Dodding
William Long
Francesca Blythe
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Denise Kara, Eleanor Dodding, William Long, Francesca Blythe
Article • Mar 2024
Global Practice Guide
Eleanor Dodding
Denise Kara
William Long
Francesca Blythe
Authored by
Eleanor Dodding, Denise Kara, William Long, Francesca Blythe
Article • Mar 2024
Global Practice Guide
Alan Charles Raul
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Alan Charles Raul
Article • Mar 2024

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Data Protection & Privacy 2024 | Introduction
Authored by: Alan Charles Raul
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International Trade 2024 | Introduction
Authored by: Andrew Shoyer, Sven De Knop, Jen Fernandez, Todd Friedbacher
Global Practice Guide Nov 2023 Article
International Trade 2024 | USA | Law and Practice
Authored by: Ted Murphy, Justin Becker, Carys Golesworthy, Elyssa Kutner
Global Practice Guide Nov 2023 Article
Alternative Funds 2023 | Introduction
Authored by: Elizabeth Shea Fries
Global Practice Guide Oct 2023 Article

Sidley Austin LLP rankings

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