Recent recognition for our practices includes the following:
Capital Markets
“Sidley comes up with really innovative solutions which speak to their expertise and solutions. They are able to break down very complex issues into succinct messages that clients can actually understand.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Capital Markets: International
“Their strongest attribute is that they are well experienced and think like businessmen.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Capital Markets: International
“Sidley Austin LLP houses a seasoned international capital markets team in Singapore which is recognised for its strong credentials in all types of security work, including IPOs, convertible bonds and high-yield offerings. The team acts for an impressive roster of underwriters and issuers in transactions across an array of sectors, ranging from energy to real estate, tech, telecoms and healthcare, and jurisdictions such as India, Singapore and Indonesia, just to name a few.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023, Singapore Capital Markets: Equity and Debt: Foreign Firms
“The team has always maintained a professional, efficient and reliable working attitude. The debt team has experienced staff and extensive project experience, and can advise us on all aspects and make constructive suggestions with reference to past experience.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Capital Markets: Debt, Equity and High-Yield Products
“Sidley Austin has a superb Asia-wide high-yield practice which is especially commended for its work on complex issuances in Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia. It also works on a range of investment-grade debt and hybrid products across the region, including MTN programmes. The ECM practice continues to be active in Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore, and has been building strength in India. Sought out for advice on IPOs, rights issues and secondary offerings. The team is regularly instructed by a stellar line-up of international investment banks and regional financial institutions.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, Capital Markets: High-Yield Products
Corporate/M&A
“They are commercial in nature, responsive, work hard and have a creative approach that I appreciate.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite
“They are thorough in the due diligence process and responsive to the client’s requirements and feedback. The team are commercial in terms of terms negotiations and able to reference historic deals.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite
“The team is responsive and always steps into our shoes and advise from the perspective of our business requirements.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Corporate and M&A: Foreign Firms
“Their advice is very well thought out with regards to both commercial and legal aspects of the transaction.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, Singapore Corporate/M&A: International: The Elite
“The team’s strength[s] include the broad range of expertise in M&A practices across various jurisdictions and familiarity with different concepts in different countries.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023, Singapore Corporate and M&A: Foreign Firms
International Arbitration
“Sidley Austin is a blue chip dispute resolution and international arbitration practice and is led by the extremely talented, charismatic, and brilliant Tai-Heng Cheng.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore International Arbitration
“Sidley Austin provides prompt and excellent service.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore International Arbitration
“They are able to pull together different team members with different expertise to handle complicated matters.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Arbitration (International)
“The firm obviously has a very experienced arbitration team that knows the landscape very well and is very diligent.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, Arbitration (International)
Investment Funds
“Sidley provides full coverage and has extensive experience in funds globally. Apart from fund-raising related work, they have also helped us with regulatory advice, and M&A in the asset manager. We have found the team very capable and knowledgeable.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Investment Funds: Foreign Firms
“The Sidley team held my hand every step of the way and that's something I really appreciate. They are definitely plugged into the market and are aware of trends too. Their network is also good.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Investment Funds: International
“It is a very experienced team that is able to provide thoughtful advice on complex regulatory issues. They are well connected with the Monetary Authority of Singapore and key stakeholders in Singapore.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Investment Funds: International
“Sidley Austin LLP’s Singapore funds team is part of a well-developed Asia Pacific and international practice. The group works especially closely with Hong Kong colleagues, and has an established record in private equity and hedge funds alongside extensive experience with Singapore’s VCC regime.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023, Singapore Investment Funds: Foreign Firms
“Sidley Austin are able to work to very compressed timelines and there is a very good coordination between the Singapore team and the U.S. team to provide seamless service.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, Singapore Investment Funds: International
Start-ups, Emerging Companies, Venture and Growth Capital
“Sidley Austin are able to demonstrate a broad and in-depth knowledge of private equity and venture capital transactions that helps us fully consider the pros and cons of all the commercial terms that we negotiate.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Startups & Emerging Companies
“Sidley is well-resourced, highly responsive, and the team is excellent and able to handle both Singapore and US style deals and everything from Series A through to late stage deals.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore Start-Up and Venture Capital: Foreign Firms
“The team is well placed to handle matters, requiring little supervision due to their expertise.”
– Chambers Asia Pacific 2023, Singapore Startups & Emerging Companies
White Collar Defense & Investigations
“Pragmatic, relevant and concise advice is the hallmark of the white-collar crime team at Sidley. The partnership approach with client service and taking deep interest in the business and processes sets this firm apart.”
– The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2024, Singapore White-Collar Crime: Foreign Firms
“Sidley Austin Singapore and its partners are very responsive, comprehensive and provide strong strategic response to issues.”
– Benchmark Litigation 2023, Singapore White-Collar Crime
“Everything is excellent! It’s why they have almost all of my business in the region, and have for so long. The team… is best in class.”
– Benchmark Litigation 2023, Singapore White-Collar Crime
