International firm Sidley Austin LLP has strengthened the London office with the appointment of partner Sara George.
Previously a partner with Stephenson Harwood LLP, Sara’s prior experience has also included serving as a prosecutor for the Financial Services Authority. She joins the firm’s securities and derivatives enforcement and regulatory practice, and brings with her extensive experience in international regulatory and criminal investigations, particularly those involving the financial services sector. She advises on a wide variety of matters, including accusations of market abuse, insider trading, money laundering, fraud and bribery.
Tom Thesing, managing partner of Sidley Austin’s London office, said: ‘Sara is well-known and respected for her vast experience and involvement in high-profile criminal and regulatory investigations. She symbolises the premier talent we’ve come to attract in the pursuit of our strategic plan. Sara’s arrival will strengthen our leading global regulatory and enforcement client offerings as part of our expanding disputes team here in London.’
