About Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP stands as a global leader with nearly 160 years of experience advising major organizations on complex transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters. The firm is known for innovative strategies, cross-border capabilities, and a commitment to excellence supported by 2,300 lawyers worldwide. With offices in key commercial and financial centers, the firm provides unmatched depth, technical sophistication, and business-focused insight across rapidly evolving global industries.

Sidley Austin LLP offers multidisciplinary strength across transactions, regulatory matters, restructuring, crisis management, and high-stakes disputes. The firm’s approach emphasizes personalized legal solutions shaped by industry knowledge, meticulous preparation, and creative problem-solving. Key areas of focus include private equity, M&A, capital markets, antitrust, life sciences, technology, finance, and complex investigations. This broad experience enables the firm to guide clients through transformative opportunities and emerging risks with clarity and strategic foresight.

Sidley Austin LLP is recognized worldwide for its ability to deliver successful outcomes in sophisticated, multijurisdictional matters. The firm’s lawyers integrate legal, commercial, and regulatory perspectives to meet the needs of clients operating across more than 70 countries. Industry recognitions highlight the firm’s leadership in complex transactions, global restructuring, cross-border litigation, and regulatory enforcement. This reputation reflects a long-standing dedication to high-quality advocacy and consistent performance at the highest levels.

Sidley Austin LLP maintains a culture centered on excellence, collaboration, and integrity, enabling the firm to cultivate strong relationships with clients and deliver consistently exceptional service. The firm invests deeply in lawyer development, innovation, and thought leadership, fostering forward-thinking strategies that address dynamic global challenges. This commitment empowers the firm to support organizations navigating complex environments while advancing long-term goals with precision and strategic guidance.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Agribusiness and Food
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Automotive and Mobility
  • Aviation and Airlines
  • Banking, Payments and Fintech
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Governance
  • Data Centers
  • Derivatives
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
  • Energy
  • Entertainment, Sports and Media
  • ESG and Sustainability
  • Financial Institutions
  • Food, Drug and Medical Device
  • Global Finance
  • Global Life Sciences
  • Healthcare
  • Hospitality
  • Hybrid Capital and Special Situations
  • Insurance
  • Investment Funds
  • M&A
  • Private Equity
  • Project Finance and Infrastructure
  • Rail
  • REITs
  • Restructuring
  • Tax
  • Technology Sector
  • Technology and Life Sciences Transactions
  • Telecom and Internet Competition
  • Transportation
Labor, Employment and Immigration
  • Business Transactions Involving Financial Institutions
  • Compensation and Benefits in M&A Transactions
  • Department of Labor, Internal Revenue Service, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation Investigations
  • Employment Litigation
  • Healthcare Transactions
  • Immigration Law
  • International Employment and Labor Law
  • Internal Investigations
  • Labor and Employment Class and Collective Actions
  • Labor Management Relations and Union Avoidance
  • Labor, Employment and Employee Benefits Appeals
  • Life Sciences Transactions
  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
  • Private Equity Litigation
  • Protecting Proprietary Information and Customer Relationships
  • Wage and Hour Litigation
  • Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation
Real Estate
  • Corporate and Institutional Real Estate
  • Private Equity and Joint Ventures
  • Land Use and Government Relations
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Sale-Leaseback Transactions
  • Real Estate Workouts and Restructurings
  • Master Repurchase Facilities (Repos)
  • Acquisition and Disposition
  • Mortgage-Backed Securitization
  • Public-Private Projects
  • Leasing
  • Construction and Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Cleantech
  • Tax Credits and Opportunity Zones
Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Accountants and Professional Liability
  • Commercial Litigation and Disputes
  • Consumer Class Actions
  • Crisis Management and Strategic Response
  • ERISA Litigation
  • False Claims Act
  • Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy
  • Insurance Disputes
  • IP Litigation
  • Product Liability and Mass Torts
  • Regulatory Litigation
  • Securities and Shareholder Litigation
  • Securities Enforcement and Regulatory
  • Shareholder Activism and Corporate Defense
  • Supreme Court, Appellate, and Litigation Strategies
  • Tax Controversy
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations
Regulatory
  • Antitrust and Competition
  • Environmental, Health, and Safety
  • Government Strategies
  • National and Economic Security
  • Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • State Attorneys General and Local Enforcement

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office locations for Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP - New York

787 7th Ave, New York, NY 10019

Sidley Austin LLP - Dallas

2021 McKinney Ave #2000, Dallas, TX 75201

Sidley Austin LLP - Chicago

1 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60603

Sidley Austin LLP - Washington

1501 K St NW #600, Washington, DC 20005

Sidley Austin LLP - Boston

60 State St 36th Floor, Boston, MA 02109