Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: https://www.sidley.com/en/services/environmental
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin has a top-class team advising on sophisticated rulemakings, enforcements, disputes and transactions. The firm offers clients a wealth of experience on US Supreme Court cases. Sidley Austin boasts a strong record in delivering compliance and regulatory counsel to clients on a broad range of issues, including wastewater matters. The team has particular expertise in advising on CAA issues pertaining to various industries including power and energy, vehicle manufacturing and chemicals. The firm's attorneys are experienced in advising board directors and CEOs on legislative and regulatory initiatives.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin represented Vineyard Wind 1, the developer of the USA's first multibillion-dollar utility-scale offshore wind project, in multiple lawsuits by project opponents challenging federal authorizations, as well as in managing permitting and environmental review.
Strengths
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"Sidley Austin has a competent team of attorneys who strive to provide timely and well thought out legal guidance to their clients."
"Sidley Austin's ability to dive into complex and deep regulations, while translating it for us, is amazing."
"Sidley Austin is my benchmark against which all other law firms are assessed."
"Sidley Austin has a competent team of attorneys who strive to provide timely and well thought out legal guidance to their clients."
"Sidley Austin's ability to dive into complex and deep regulations, while translating it for us, is amazing."
"Sidley Austin is my benchmark against which all other law firms are assessed."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Savage, a distinguished attorney and global co-leader of Sidley Austin's environmental practice, specializes in environmental litigation and strategic counseling for clients facing regulatory challenges in highly regulated sectors such as automotive, energy, chemicals and mining.
"Justin is the best lawyer I have ever worked with. He is super responsive, practical and knows how to navigate the boardroom to get results."
"Justin is loyal and looks out for broader, long-term interests beyond just the initial contractual obligations."
Laurence Kirsch is a highly regarded environmental specialist with a focus on contaminated sites and natural resource damages claims. He also acts in bankruptcy proceedings involving environmental liabilities.
"Larry is an expert practitioner in Superfund law and he is a great strategic thinker."
Timothy Webster is adept in both civil and criminal environmental proceedings, as well as enforcement defense and compliance counseling.
"Timothy is an excellent attorney, one of the best I've ever worked with."
"Tim is very responsive to client needs. He's strategic and anticipates where issues are headed."
Peter Whitfield is recognized for his experience dealing with a range of environmental matters. He is particularly noted for his work in environmental litigation and he also handles regulatory compliance proceedings for energy clients.
"Peter is a technical go-to with a very good practical business sense. He knows the regulations, understands the business and is always adding value."
Andrew Stewart, a former EPA senior official, advises clients in the oil and gas sector on compliance and enforcement issues regarding chemical and pesticide regulations.
"Andrew is an absolute professional with tremendous expertise in EHS law, and he dedicates his time to providing top-tier legal assistance."
"Andrew is a great lawyer who's very timely and always provides excellent service on complex regulatory rules."
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