Life Sciences & Pharmaceutical Sector (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 firm has a strong focus on life sciences and pharmaceuticals, which remains at the heart of its global strategy. It is particularly marked out for its regulatory strength and also offers impressive capabilities across corporate, privacy and data security, product liability and healthcare. The firm is especially renowned as a strong choice for work involving cross-border pharmaceutical businesses with a presence in Asia.