Arbitration (International)
Global Guide 2024 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 5
Contact number
+852 2509 7888Chambers Review
Sidley Austin is a practice with a broad Asian presence, anchored by offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Australia, Japan and Singapore, and is also notably active on disputes with Indonesian, Korean, Indian and Taiwanese connections. The firm acts for both regional and extra-regional clients from a wide range of industry and business sectors, notably including the energy and resources, pharmaceutical and real estate spheres. It is particularly noted for its handling of China-related disputes and of cases arbitrated under HKIAC and CIETAC rules, and for the Chinese language capabilities of its lawyers, including both Mandarin and Cantonese speakers. Sidley Austin counts PT J Resources Nusantara and Tennor Holding amongst its clientele.
Friven Yeoh in Hong Kong, and Cheng Tai-Heng in Singapore, are the co-heads of the firm's global arbitration practice.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin successfully defended I-Mab Biopharma against Tracon Pharmaceutical’s claims of over USD200 million relating to I-Mab’s next-generation bi-specific antibody assets.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"What distinguishes them from other international firms is that they have strong China capabilities."
"They are able to pull together different team members with different expertise to handle complicated matters."
"What distinguishes them from other international firms is that they have strong China capabilities."
"They are able to pull together different team members with different expertise to handle complicated matters."