Takayuki Ono

Takayuki Ono is a skilled attorney specializing in government enforcement actions, commercial litigation, and risk management counseling.

He has a strong focus on cross-border and multi-jurisdictional issues involving U.S. federal agencies and state attorneys general like the Department of Justice and the SEC.

With expertise in whistleblower allegations, fraud, and corruption, Takayuki conducts internal investigations and advises on crisis management strategies.

His extensive litigation experience includes handling high-stakes cases, drafting major briefs, and representing clients in various industries such as automotive, biotechnology, finance, healthcare, and technology.

As a bilingual Japanese-English lawyer, Takayuki leverages his understanding of Japanese business culture to assist multinational corporations and their subsidiaries.

Prior to joining Sidley Austin LLP, Takayuki worked with the DOJ and the SEC on prosecuting companies for alleged fraud, showing his commitment to upholding legal standards and conducting thorough investigations.

Takayuki holds a Juris Doctor from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from the same university.

His professional experience includes roles at prestigious firms like Sidley Austin LLP, Goldberg Kohn Ltd., and JONES DAY®, demonstrating his expertise in commercial litigation, antitrust, and competition law.

He also interned at Kitahama Partners and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, showcasing his interest in legal policy and research.