Sidley has been ranked in 14 practice areas and received 44 lawyer rankings in The Legal 500 Greater China 2024, published as part of its Asia Pacific 2024 guide.
The firm has attained rankings in the following areas:
- China – Corporate and M&A: Foreign Firms
- China – Life Sciences and Healthcare: Foreign Firms
- China – Private Equity: Foreign Firms
- China – Regulatory/Compliance: Foreign Firms
- Hong Kong – Banking and Finance
- Hong Kong – Capital Markets (Debt)
- Hong Kong – Capital Markets (Equity)
- Hong Kong – Corporate (including M&A)
- Hong Kong – Dispute Resolution: International Arbitration
- Hong Kong – Investment Funds
- Hong Kong – Private Equity
- Hong Kong – Regulatory
- Hong Kong – Regulatory: Anti-Corruption and Compliance
- Hong Kong – Restructuring and Insolvency
Significantly, Effie Vasilopoulos continues to be included in the Investment Funds – Hong Kong Hall of Fame. Additionally, five partners have been ranked:
Leading Individuals:
- Meng Ding
- Lei Li
- Yuet Ming Tham
- Renee Xiong
Next Generation Partner:
- Stephanie Chan
The annual publication recognizes the leading law firms and lawyers in the region, based on an analysis of law firm submissions and interviews with general counsels and private practice lawyers.