Sidley Austin LLP is sought out by pharmaceutical companies, as well as biotechnology, automotive, and technology enterprises for its expertise on anti-corruption compliance, cybersecurity and data privacy, and international trade compliance. Practice head Lei Li provides clients with on the ground assistance from Beijing and Shanghai, and is adept at matters involving Chinese, EU, and US laws. Li's background experience in the Chinese government helps him assist life sciences clients in regulatory, compliance, and government enforcement mandates.

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  • ‘Lei Li has extensive experience in legal compliance, especially within the pharmaceutical industry. He is honest, trustworthy, and has a strong sense of morality. He maintains an open attitude towards new things and is willing to share his opinions frankly.’

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