Sidley received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management guide. Notably, Chambers ranked Sidley Band 1 (among the top four firms in the USA) for Crisis Management, and also Band 1 (among the top four firms Global-wide) for Crisis Management. The firm has been ranked Band 1 for USA and Global-wide every year since the guide was first published. Sidley is also ranked in the UK Crisis Management and Global-wide Environmental, Social & Governance Risk categories.
Yvette Ostolaza, Karen Popp, Ellyce Cooper, and Holly Gregory are highlighted as notable Crisis Management practitioners for Nationwide USA; Sara George and Ellyce Cooper are highlighted as notable Crisis Management practitioners Global-wide; and Sara George is ranked Band 1 – UK-wide (among the three leading lawyers), and is also highlighted as a notable UK-wide Crisis Management practitioner. Heather Palmer and Leonard Ng are highlighted as notable Environmental, Social & Governance Risk practitioners Global-wide as well.
Chambers commended Sidley’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response group stating that “Sidley is brilliant. They are easy to work with, practical and strategic.” Clients went on to praise Sidley’s ability to assist clients with diverse challenges and business-critical threats across multiple jurisdictions including the United States as well as the UK, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and in the Middle East. Firm clients noted the team’s skill in the guide, observing, "They are very adept at managing crises, understanding what a win looks like for a company and understanding the sensitivities involved".
Sidley’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) group was praised for supporting businesses operating in the U.S. and Europe to manage ESG risks and navigate their transition toward sustainability. The guide cited firm clients who were “very happy with Sidley Austin and their expertise level,” and who further commended the team as “highly advanced.”
Yvette Ostolaza, Karen Popp, Ellyce Cooper, and Holly Gregory are highlighted as notable Crisis Management practitioners for Nationwide USA; Sara George and Ellyce Cooper are highlighted as notable Crisis Management practitioners Global-wide; and Sara George is ranked Band 1 – UK-wide (among the three leading lawyers), and is also highlighted as a notable UK-wide Crisis Management practitioner. Heather Palmer and Leonard Ng are highlighted as notable Environmental, Social & Governance Risk practitioners Global-wide as well.
Chambers commended Sidley’s Crisis Management and Strategic Response group stating that “Sidley is brilliant. They are easy to work with, practical and strategic.” Clients went on to praise Sidley’s ability to assist clients with diverse challenges and business-critical threats across multiple jurisdictions including the United States as well as the UK, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and in the Middle East. Firm clients noted the team’s skill in the guide, observing, "They are very adept at managing crises, understanding what a win looks like for a company and understanding the sensitivities involved".
Sidley’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) group was praised for supporting businesses operating in the U.S. and Europe to manage ESG risks and navigate their transition toward sustainability. The guide cited firm clients who were “very happy with Sidley Austin and their expertise level,” and who further commended the team as “highly advanced.”
