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Yuet Ming Tham

Yuet Ming Tham

Greater China Region 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Greater China Region

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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.

Personal

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

Chambers Review

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

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

Life Sciences (International Firms) - China

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

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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 Greater China Region
  • 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 Greater China Region
  • 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 Greater China Region
  • 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.

    Life Sciences (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region
  • 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.

    Life Sciences (International Firms)Chambers Greater China Region

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