Global law firm founded in 1866, advising clients in more than 70 countries on regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters, with a focus on AI law and legal thought leadership.
Sidley Austin LLP is a global law firm founded in 1866, providing regulatory, transactional, and litigation services to clients in more than 70 countries. The firm maintains offices in major financial and political centres worldwide and advises across a range of industry verticals, including life sciences, capital markets, and financial services.
Alongside its legal practice, Sidley develops thought-leadership and knowledge-sharing platforms. Sidley AI Monitor serves as a centralised resource for legal content on artificial intelligence law and regulation, while the firm's podcast series covers complex, newsworthy topics at the intersection of business and law. Artificial intelligence law and regulation form a technical focus area for the firm's content and analysis.
Learning and development feature prominently in the firm's working culture. Sidley was named to the 2025 LearningElite by Chief Learning Officer magazine for the 15th consecutive year and was the only law firm among the 2025 honorees. Other stated commitments include pro bono work, inclusion initiatives, sustainability efforts, and cross-disciplinary and cross-border collaboration.