Sidley Austin LLP

Overview

Sidley Austin LLP is a prominent global law firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. With roots dating back to 1866, the firm brings together a rich heritage and a broad geographic footprint, resulting from the merger of Sidley & Austin and Brown & Wood. It is widely regarded among the largest and most prestigious law firms in the world, employing more than 2,300 lawyers across 21 offices serving clients in over 70 countries.

As a full-service law firm, Sidley Austin offers expertise in mergers and acquisitions, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory compliance, and capital markets. The firm assists a diverse range of clients—including Fortune 500 companies, startups, multinational corporations, financial institutions, and governmental bodies—and is recognized for its highly effective litigation strategies, particularly in complex cross-border transactions and high-profile cases.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +1 212-839-5300
• Website: sidley.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sidley-austin
• Twitter: twitter.com/sidleynewsroom
• AngelList: angel.co/sidley-austin-1
• Facebook: facebook.com/sidleyaustinllpofficial

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• cross-border m&a
• energy law
• legal innovation
• government
• legal services
• data protection
• pharmaceuticals
• legal negotiations
• legal strategy
• securities enforcement
• energy regulatory law
• services
• mergers and acquisitions
• multinational law firm
• legal counsel
• complex deals
• dispute resolution
• litigation
• financial services
• corporate law
• international law
• legal advocacy
• legal compliance
• life sciences compliance
• appellate litigation
• energy & utilities
• legal risk management
• government investigations
• international dispute resolution
• financial regulation
• high-stakes dispute resolution
• multidisciplinary legal teams
• risk management
• high-profile litigation
• legal consulting
• legal practice management
• transactional law
• regulatory compliance
• offices of lawyers
• b2b
• life sciences law
• appellate practice
• legal industry
• legal innovation in compliance
• client representation
• corporate restructuring
• legal advisory
• legal technology
• healthcare
• capital markets
• white collar defense
• regulatory advisory
• legal expertise
• global legal strategy
• cross-border transactions
• securities regulation
• compliance programs
• environmental law
• global law firm
• pro bono work
• sustainability initiatives
• m&a transactions
• employment law
• intellectual property
• antitrust law
• healthcare law
• privacy law
• tax law
• real estate law
• international arbitration
• government relations
• business strategy
• diversity and inclusion
• legal research
• contract negotiation
• bankruptcy law
• investment funds
• securities law
• litigation support
• representation
• corporate governance
• community service
• strategic advice
• legal analysis
• advocacy
• employment discrimination
• criminal law
• family law
• social responsibility
• human rights
• civil liberties
• business litigation
• class action lawsuits
• alternative dispute resolution
• finance
• legal
• medical
• mergers & acquisitions
• conflict resolution
• law practice
• health care
• health, wellness & fitness
• hospital & health care

Technologies Used

• ASP.NET
• Akamai DNS
• CloudFlare Hosting
• Google Tag Manager
• Mailchimp Mandrill
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• ServiceNow
• Typekit
• Vimeo
• WP Engine
• Webflow

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• Sidley Austin Llp (Official)
• Sidley Austin (CE) LLP