Professor Tai-Heng Cheng
Profile
TAI-HENG CHENG is co-head of the global arbitration practice at Sidley. He is a preeminent arbitration practitioner whom clients across industries turn to for sound strategic advice in managing risk, and successfully addressing and solving a myriad of complex business issues. He has earned a reputation for being a stellar advocate, having won 9-figure awards for clients both in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, and successfully carried out worldwide enforcement campaigns to collect judgements and awards.
With 20 years of experience, he is also a trusted advisor to companies and boards. He uses the full range of legal tools to create leverage in disputes, investigations and government enforcement matters. His clients span many industries including, energy and infrastructure, pharmaceuticals, real estate, manufacturing and financial services.
Dr. Cheng is bilingual in English and Mandarin.
Education
- Yale Law School
(J.S.D., 2004)
Howard M. Holtzman Fellow for International Law, 2000-2001 - Oxford University
(M.A., 2004) - Yale Law School
(LL.M., 2000) - Oxford University
(B.A., Law, First Class Honors, 1999)
Oxford University Scholar, 1997-1999
Admissions
The State Bar of New York; United States District Courts: Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, Western District of New York; United States Appeals Courts: Second Circuit