Cross-Border Capabilities

Sidley is a global firm for a complex 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 2024

Insights

Red Card for Competition Breaches in Labour Markets Globally

November 7, 2024

Antitrust/Competition Update

UK/EU Investment Management Update (November 2024)

November 5, 2024

Investment Funds Update

Why Activist Investors are Rooting for Donald Trump to Win

November 1, 2024

Shareholder Activism Update

October Antitrust and Competition Bulletin: Top-of-Mind Global Antitrust Issues

October 29, 2024

Antitrust/Competition Update

Opportunities for Asset Managers Looking to Set up in the United Arab Emirates

September 30, 2024

Sidley Updates

September Antitrust and Competition Bulletin: Top-of-Mind Global Antitrust Issues

September 30, 2024

Antitrust/Competition Update

U.S. Department of Commerce Issues Proposed Rule on ICTS Supply Chain for Connected Vehicles

September 26, 2024

Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy Update

Recognition

Chambers Global 2025

Chambers and Partners has awarded Sidley 106 practice rankings and 146 lawyer rankings in Chambers Global 2025. Of these, 18 practice area rankings and 20 lawyer rankings are in Band 1.

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.

2025 Global Investigations Review GIR 100

Legal 500 EMEA 2025

Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2025

Chambers Asia-Pacific 2025

Legal 500 Asia Pacific Greater China 2025

Latin Lawyer 250 2025 “Highly Recommended”

Chambers Global 2024

LMG Life Sciences 2024

2024 Asia Legal Awards

The Legal 500 Greater China 2024

The Legal 500 Latin America 2024

China Business Law Journal Awards 2024