Finance & Capital Markets (International & Cross-Border)

Chambers Review

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 in financial service, energy, life sciences and biotechnology. While the firm's US base remains the key 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 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.

The London team has a robust reputation for its work with international private asset managers and lenders, well attuned to international and particularly the US funds market. Further cross-border expertise is offered in structured finance, securitisation and derivatives, where the London team is regularly the port of call for large financial institutions and insurance companies – particularly multi-jurisdictional CLOs. London teams bring to bear the firm’s strong network of offices across the USA, Europe and Asia, and it is a proficient coordinator of outbound work as well as receiver of inbound matters.