International law firm Sidley Austin is pleased to announce that Yuet Ming Tham has joined the firm’s Arbitration, Litigation and Regulatory Group as a partner in the Hong Kong office. Ms. Tham’s practice focuses on regulatory issues, governmental investigations and compliance, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, with a particular focus on the pharmaceutical and medical device industry sector.

Managing Partner of Sidley’s Asia Pacific region, Thomas W. Albrecht, commented, “Yuet’s familiarity with many complex regulatory issues in Asia, including privacy and data security matters, as well as her experience in handling complex investigations and FCPA matters will be invaluable to our clients doing business in Asia. I am very happy that she has joined our team.” 

“Yuet’s life sciences background and industry contacts in the region will be a perfect addition to our existing Asia-based life sciences practice,” said Chen Yang, who leads the life sciences group in Asia and is based in the firm’s Beijing office. ”Our clients will benefit from her pragmatic but highly sophisticated approach to complex matters.” 

Ms. Tham’s regulatory and compliance work includes corporate investigations, compliance advisory work, anti-money laundering, sanctions and trade controls, environmental, health and safety and data privacy. She has represented, among others, major multinational financial businesses and transportation companies. For life sciences clients, she has advised on licensing, labeling and marketing regulations, as well as on a variety of commercial contract matters. 

“Sidley has a top tier reputation in the regulatory and life sciences fields,” said Ms. Tham. “Joining the firm broadens my ability to grow my practice, particularly in cross-border work. Sidley has been involved in some of the largest and most sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters in Asia and it is very exciting to join such an accomplished team.” 

Ms. Tham is fluent in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesian and Malay. Admitted to the bars in Hong Kong, England & Wales, Singapore and New York, she earned her LL.B from Queen Mary, University of London.