Investment Funds & Asset Management (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 office is integrated into the firm's global hedge funds practice, which provides an international platform that is positioned to advise fund managers across the entire life-cycle of their funds. Its expertise spans alternative asset class investment, including the creation of bespoke managed account structures, and it draws on the industry familiarity of its tax and regulatory departments to ensure a comprehensive international service for its asset management clients.