Sidley has been ranked among the top ten law firms in the world for investigations in the 2021 edition of Global Investigations Review’s GIR 100. The ranking earned the firm a prominent spot in the “GIR 30,” a short list that showcases the “elite” firms handling global corporate internal investigations, government agency investigations and resolutions, and related litigation and individual representations.
GIR noted Sidley’s involvement in “various headline-grabbing investigations and resolutions,” and that the firm is “regularly engaged by large companies to handle complex cases.” GIR also praised Sidley’s “extensive track record” in FCPA matters.
Sidley is consistently recognized as a leading firm globally for corporate investigations and anti-corruption work by leading industry publications, including the 2021 editions of Chambers Global, Global Investigations Review, Chambers USA, and Benchmark Litigation. The firm’s extensive investigations practice spans North America, Latin America, Africa, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. Sidley’s team works closely with global clients, in a wide range of industries and within a variety of legal and regulatory frameworks, to effectively navigate internal and government investigations and to develop proactive compliance programs to mitigate risks and exposure.
The 2021 “GIR 30” and GIR 100 were announced at Global Investigations Review’s annual awards ceremony on November 9, 2021