Sidley Austin LLP’s dedicated practice handles corporate investigations for high-profile multinational clients across the life sciences, technology, and manufacturing sectors. In addition to cross-border compliance, antitrust, corruption, and misconduct investigations, the team often advises clients on cyber, data privacy and sanctions work. According to clients, ‘pragmatic, relevant and concise advice is the hallmark of the team’. ’Powerhouse’ and practice leader Yuet Ming Tham advises on matters concerning the FCPA, corporate compliance, investigations, sanctions, money-laundering regulations, data privacy, employment and antitrust. Shu Min Ho, who handles investigations and compliance projects in the life sciences, technology, biotech and biopharma industries, is another key contact in the group.
Testimonials
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'Practicality of advice, friendly approach, breadth of knowledge within just one team not just on FCPA investigations but the related employment laws around APAC.'
‘Pragmatic, relevant and concise advice is the hallmark of the white-collar crime team at Sidley. The partnership approach with client service and taking deep interest in the business and processes sets this firm apart.’
‘Yuet Ming Tham ensures that any work coming from her team is consistent and thorough. She takes time to understand our concerns and offers immediate workable and often innovative solutions.’
'The firm's international presence and calibre of personnel is truly unmatched. The team does a really wonderful job in balancing practical business advice with legal risk mitigation.'
'Yuet Ming Tham is a powerhouse. She knows the various APAC markets thoroughly, and we count on her insight to make strategic decisions. Our business goes to her and her alone. Truly head and shoulders above all the others in the region.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Yuet Ming Tham