Disputes (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

Sidley Austin is frequently sought out by international clients for its global sector expertise, with the law firm's focus built around strong relationships with clients in financial service, energy, life sciences and biotechnology. While the law firm's US base remains the central hub of its global operations, Sidley Austin also attracts ample praise for its ability to join up experts across its platform throughout Europe and Asia, with offices in London, Singapore and China among others also playing a vital role in the firm's international appeal. The law 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.

Offers a broad disputes practice across the USA, with a notable presence in the cross-border space. Its Washington DC office houses a globally prominent international trade team, with considerable expertise in WTO litigation, trade remedy cases and economic sanctions. Other noted teams in Chicago, New York and California offer strength across commercial litigation, product liability claims and consumer class actions. Sidley Austin is also reputed for its international arbitration offering, routinely acting for governments, state-owned companies and private corporations in investor-state, state-to-state and commercial disputes.