Sidley Austin LLP

Combining arbitration strategy with parallel trade, WTO and enforcement proceedings in bet-the-company matters, Sidley Austin LLP is a go-to for sovereign states, state-owned entities, multinational corporations, and global investors. Jointly steering the practice is New York-based Tai-Heng Cheng, known for her role in high-stakes investor–state and complex international commercial arbitrations, particularly geopolitically sensitive disputes and, Washington DC-based Gregory Williams who brings stellar experience in multi-forum, multi-jurisdictional disputes involving sovereign immunity, enforcement, and parallel proceedings where billions of dollars are at stake. In New York, Simon Navarro is highly active before US and international courts, handling disputes across the US, Latin America, Europe and Asia. In Washington, DC, Jim Mendenhall is well versed in investment treaty arbitration, with a particular focus on disputes arising under free trade agreements and bilateral investment treaties. New York-based Martin Jackson is a go-to for disputes involving international business and financial transactions. San Francisco’s Scott Nonaka stands out for his experience in Asia-related matters.