Yuet Ming Tham

Yuet Ming Tham is a prominent attorney and the Global Co-Chair of the White Collar, Government Litigation & Investigations practice at Sidley Austin LLP. She is also a partner specializing in life sciences. Based in Hong Kong, Yuet has a distinguished career marked by extensive experience in corporate compliance, investigations, and regulatory matters across various regions, including Asia Pacific, Europe, and the Americas.

Professional Background

Yuet has held significant positions in her field, including:

• Global Co-Chair at Sidley Austin LLP since July 2022, where she leads the White Collar Defense and Investigations practice and the Asia-Pacific Compliance and Investigations practice.
• Head of Asia Pacific and Managing Partner at McDermott Will & Emery for a brief period in 2022.
• Global Co-Leader of the White Collar: Government Litigation & Investigations Group at Sidley Austin LLP from 2017 to 2022.

Her legal expertise encompasses areas such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), sanctions, privacy, cybersecurity, and employment law. Yuet has been involved in high-profile investigations and compliance projects across numerous countries, including India, China, and various nations in Europe and Africa.

Recognition and Awards

Yuet is highly regarded in the legal community, receiving numerous accolades for her work:

• Ranked as “Band 1” in Corporate Investigations/Anti-Corruption by Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific since 2012.
• Recognized in the Legal 500 and Benchmark Litigation for her expertise in white-collar crime and compliance.
• Listed among the “Top 100 Women in Investigations” by Global Investigations Review.

Clients and peers describe her as a "marvelous and gifted attorney" with a deep understanding of the life sciences sector, and she is noted for her practical and strategic legal advice.12

Education

Yuet holds an LL.B in Law from Queen Mary University of London and has received various awards for her academic and professional achievements, including the Leonard Sainer Memorial Prize for Company Law. She is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Malay, which enhances her ability to serve a diverse clientele.12