Nov 302020

Five Sidley Practices Recognized as Law360 “Practice Groups of the Year”

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Sidley was named to Law360’s 2020 “Practice Groups of the Year” in five categories:

  • Compliance
  • Fintech
  • International Arbitration
  • International Trade
  • Structured Finance

With an eye toward landmark matters and general excellence, the annual awards honor the law firms behind the litigation wins and major deals that resonated throughout the legal profession. Law360 commended Sidley for being only one of five firms to have five winning practices.

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