Lei Li > Sidley Austin LLP > Beijing, China > Lawyer Profile

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.

Sidley Austin LLP provides a holistic life sciences offering, covering representation in major arbitrations, compliance and cybersecurity advice and assistance with innovative financings such as the royalty backed and hybrid financings the firm has overseen on behalf of RBF. Clients note the firm’s understanding of ‘China’s unique environment‘. The team is jointly led by Lei Li, a product registration, clinical trials, distribution and licensing expert, and Chen Yang, a China market entrance specialist who also has significant experience in assisting PRC government agencies with litigation in the US. Ruchun Ji, who works on cross-border licensing agreements and private equity transactions, is a further name to note.