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Yuet Ming Tham

Yuet Ming Tham

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YUET MING THAM is the global co-leader of the White-Collar Defense and Investigations practice and head of the Litigation group in Asia. She speaks fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay, and is admitted to practice law in New York, England and Wales, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Yuet focuses on corporate compliance and investigations, export controls, sanctions, privacy, cybersecurity, and employment law. She has led investigations and compliance projects across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, and has counselled clients on matters involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. SEC, FINRA, the HK Securities and Futures Commission, as well as investigations by other enforcement agencies in Asia. Most recently, Yuet led investigations in India, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Australia, Nepal, Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Nigeria, South Africa, and Algeria. Yuet has experience across a broad range of industries but has a special focus on the life sciences and technology industries.

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Queen Mary, University of London, LL.B., 1993

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Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms) - China

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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.

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  • Yuet Ming is a very seasoned litigator and investigator who has been in this space for many years. She knows exactly how to deliver.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • Yuet Ming Tham demonstrates exceptional legal acumen and a practical approach to problem solving. Her insights have helped us navigate intricate investigations.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • She is a lawyer who comprehends complex issues and provides business-oriented, practical legal advice with excellent turnaround times.

    Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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