With notable cross-border capabilities, Sidley Austin LLP is well equipped to handle a broad range of white-collar defence and investigations mandates. Sara George leads the London team, drawing on her experience as a former FSA prosecutor to advise corporate clients on allegations including insider dealing, money laundering, fraud and bribery. Samantha Cumming focuses on government litigation and investigations, while Josie Welland specialises in cybercrime and digital threats.
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Key clients
- BeIn Media Group
- dōTERRA International, LLC
- Les Laboratoires Servier SAS
- Tavistock Corporation
Work highlights
Assisted beIN Media Group in managing a high-profile, politically sensitive international dispute with Saudi Arabia involving broadcast piracy, sports rights, criminal, trade and competition law.
Advising dōTERRA on an investigation following media allegations of substandard working conditions and sexual assault by agents of its Somaliland-based supplier within its third-party supply chain.
Practice head
Sara George
Other key lawyers
Samantha Cumming; Josie Welland