Cross-Border Capabilities
Sidley is a global firm for a connected world. Our track record and landmark successes have earned us recognition as a firm of choice for cross-border transactions, investigations, litigation, and regulatory matters. We harness our resources to match our clients’ needs worldwide. Our global platform comprises a diverse group of professionals, who collaborate across disciplines and borders, to help clients in more than 70 countries manage risk and achieve their business objectives.
We are focused on helping clients face challenges and embrace opportunities wherever their business takes them, seamlessly managing complex, multi-jurisdictional matters through effective coordination and communication with in-house legal and commercial teams, C-suite executives and corporate boards, regulatory authorities, local counsel, and other stakeholders.
With 21 offices strategically situated in key commercial and financial hubs across the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific, and dedicated practices focused on India, Latin America, and the Middle East, our reach is truly global. Our 2,300 lawyers, fluent in more than 80 languages, possess the cultural awareness and legal acumen needed to bring clarity to a dynamic business landscape.
“Sidley Austin is frequently sought out by international clients for its global sector expertise, with the firm’s focus built around strong relationships with clients… 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.”
Chambers Global 2023
Insights
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BlogsEurope’s Regulatory Approach to Continuous Learning AIOctober 16, 2023 GoodLifeSci
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Sidley UpdatesNew Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Petitions Filed on U.S. Imports of Aluminum Extrusions From 15 CountriesOctober 9, 2023 Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy Update
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BlogsThe Finalization of the UK-U.S. Data BridgeOctober 4, 2023 Data Matters
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BlogsNew EU FIDA Proposal: How Does This Affect GDPR?September 26, 2023 Data Matters
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BlogsInnovation, Collaboration, and Access to Capital: Key Takeaways from the Sidley Healthcare Investment ConferenceSeptember 21, 2023 GoodLifeSci
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Sidley UpdatesAntiboycott Enforcement: Why You Should Focus on AntiboycottSeptember 21, 2023 Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy Update
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Sidley UpdatesNew Executive Order on Outbound Investment: What It Covers and What It Will Mean for Your BusinessAugust 14, 2023 Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy Update
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PublicationsKey Considerations for Cross-Border M&A in the Mining and Metals IndustryFebruary 16, 2023 Chambers & Partners
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PublicationsThe International Comparative Legal Guide to: Securitisation 20232023 Edition
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Sidley ResourceTrendspotting 2023: On the Pulse of Global Life SciencesJanuary 2023
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Sidley UpdatesAsia Funds & Financial Services NewsletterDecember 2, 2022
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PublicationsThe International Comparative Legal Guide to: Merger Control 20222022 Edition
Recognition
Sidley is widely recognized by clients and peers alike as first-in-class for its cross-border capabilities, garnering top rankings and awards around the world.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024 rankings (China)
Corporate and M&A
Life Sciences and Healthcare
Private Equity
Regulatory/Compliance
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2024 rankings (Hong Kong)
Banking and Finance
Capital Markets (Debt)
Capital Markets (Equity)
Corporate and M&A
International Arbitration
Investment Funds
Private Equity
Regulatory
Anti-corruption and Compliance
Restructuring and Insolvency
Latin Lawyer 250 2024 “Highly Recommended”
Arbitration
Banking and Finance
Corporate and M&A
Energy
Trade
Chambers Global 2023
Agribusiness, Global Market Leaders –Band 1
International Trade: Customs, USA – Band 1
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy, USA – Band 1
International Trade/WTO, Global Market Leaders – Band 1
Investment Funds: Hedge Funds, Global: Multi-Jurisdictional – Band 1
Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2023
Crisis Management, Global-wide – Band 1
Environmental, Social, and Governance Risk, Global-wide – Band 4
LMG Life Sciences 2023 – Life Cycle Firm
The Legal 500 Latin America 2023 rankings
Banking and Finance
Compliance and Investigations
Corporate and M&A
International Arbitration
Projects and Energy
China Business Law Journal Awards 2023
Awarded 2023 “Firm of the Year” in Dispute Resolution (Cross-Border)
2023 Legal Business Awards
“Restructuring Team of the Year”
IFLR Europe Awards 2023
Awarded 2023 “Private Equity Deal of the Year” Recognizing the Region’s Most Innovative Cross-border Work
Germany Law Firm of the Year, Finalist
International Law Firm of the Year, Finalist
IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2023
Awarded 2023 “High Yield Team of the Year” Highlighting Legal Innovation and Ingenuity in the Cross-border Market
India Practice of the Year, Finalist
U.S. Law Firm of the Year, Finalist
2023 Asia Legal Awards
Shortlisted as 2023 “Cross-border M&A Deal of the Year”
IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards 2022
Awarded 2022 “Deal of the Year: High Yield” Recognizing the Region’s Most Innovative Cross-border Work
Financial Times Innovative Lawyer North America Awards 2022
Sidley secured impressive wins in the “Innovation in Dispute Resolution” and “Innovation in Equity and Racial Justice” categories.
Financial Times Innovative Lawyer North America Awards 2021
Sidley was named the winner of Financial Times’ 2021 “Innovation in Sustainability and ESG” award for its work in helping aviation and airlines industry clients reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Financial Times Innovative Lawyer Europe Awards 2021
Sidley was named winner in the highly prestigious “Innovation in rescue, restructuring and recovery (Law firm)” category at the 2021 FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe. The firm was recognized for its representation of Travelex, the world’s largest foreign exchange bureau, on the completion of its financial and operational restructuring.
Related Capabilities
- Agribusiness and Food
- Antitrust and Competition
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automotive and Mobility
- Aviation and Airlines
- Banking and Financial Services
- Capital Markets
- Commercial Litigation and Disputes
- Corporate Governance
- Crisis Management and Strategic Response
- Energy
- Entertainment, Sports and Media
- Environmental
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Financial Institutions
- Food, Drug and Medical Device
- Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy
- Global Finance
- Global Life Sciences
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Insurance Disputes
- Labor, Employment and Immigration
- M&A
- Privacy and Cybersecurity
- Private Equity
- Project Finance and Infrastructure
- Real Estate
- Regulatory Litigation
- Securities and Shareholder Litigation
- Securities Enforcement and Regulatory
- Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense
- Tax
- Technology and Life Sciences Transactions
- Technology Sector
- Telecom and Internet Competition
- Transportation
- White Collar Defense and Investigations