Sidley Austin LLP
Client SatisfactionSteered by David P Roney, Sidley Austin LLP is highly capable of advising on a range of high stakes investment arbitrations across an array of sectors and is regarded for its ‘speed, accuracy and thoughtfulness’. Seasoned practitioner Roney is adept at managing project disputes in the energy and engineering sectors, while Tanya Landon actively handles the full gamut of multi-jurisdictional disputes, including cross-examination, enforcement, and execution. Marc S Palay is also recommended.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Speed, accuracy and thoughtfulness are the 3 qualities that I think stand out.’
‘I highly recommend Sidley's dispute resolution team for their exceptional expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering commitment to achieving a successful outcome in a complex case.’
‘Marc Palay is an excellent litigator and exactly the trusted ally you need to resolve complex arbitration disputes.’
‘David Roney is very experienced and professional.’
‘Highly experienced partners with civil law and common law backgrounds.'
‘Tanya Landon is highly intelligent, thoughtful and diligent. She is unflappable in challenging situations and pragmatic in finding solutions. Tanya also has excellent oral communication and drafting skills in English and in French.'
- 'David Roney is an excellent advocate and counsel to clients, who thinks strategically. David Roney is a very pleasant person to work with, and has strong leadership skills.’
‘What is the most crucial is the direct availability of partners. They are not only at the first meeting but at all following ones. This is very important.’
Key clients
- beIN Media Group
- TC Energy Corporation
- Silimed Industria de Implantes Ltda
Work highlights
- Represented global sports and entertainment broadcaster beIN Media Group in its investment treaty arbitration against Saudi Arabia.
- Advised Calgary-based TC Energy on a $15bn investment arbitration against the United States government after the Biden administration revoked its Presidential permit for the Keystone XL pipeline project.
- Represented Silimed in a confidential ICC arbitration against Polytech Health and Aesthetics GmbH, involving claims for breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets under German law, with the seat of arbitration in Rio de Janeiro.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Roney