Sidley Austin LLP‘s ’commercially astute’ team often works closely with the firm’s broader international network to assist with a wide range of disputes. The group is well versed in handling arbitration matters for clients in the IP and life sciences sectors, and often appear in cases heard under HKIAC and SIAC rules. Desmond Ang is very experienced in insolvency issues; he co-heads the practice with Yan Zhang, who handles corporate and M&A disputes. Sophia Tong acts for clients before the UNCITRAL and CIETAC.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The arbitration team at Sidley Austin LLP is comprised of internationally minded, commercially astute lawyers who consistently demonstrate a deep understanding of both legal strategy and commercial realities.'
- ‘Sidley Austin is a first-class law firm, comprising a collection of talented professionals with a deep understanding of dispute resolution in Asia.’
- ‘Yan Zhang is smart, engaging and articulate. She knows Mainland China extremely well but is truly international and crosses cultures with ease.’
- ‘Yan Zhang is very experienced in managing multi-jurisdictional cases and presenting sophisticated positions in complex cases involving multiple legal systems.'
- ‘Desmond Ang stands out not only for his sharp legal mind and deep international experience, but also for his calm, collaborative, and genuinely approachable style.’
- ‘Sidley’s Hong Kong disputes team stands out for its combination of deep international expertise with a highly commercial, client-focused approach.’
Practice head
Desmond Ang; Yan Zhang
Other key lawyers
Sophia Tong