Environment
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
+1 312 853 7000About
Provided by Sidley Austin LLP
For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: http://www.sidley.com/en/services/environmental
Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP is a sizable outfit capable of tackling a range of environmental matters, often representing large industrial clients. Known for its litigation experience and strong trial record, the firm also offers a wide range of regulatory and other advisory services, capitalizing on its attorneys' experience in key government roles. Capable of handling enforcement defense litigation arising from toxic air pollution, manufacturing and mining challenges from EPA and CAA rules, the team has a notable ability in managing environmental natural resource and supply chain issues.
DC-based Timothy Webster and Justin Savage are key contacts, as well as Byron Taylor in Chicago.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP 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
Provided by Chambers
"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."