Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 4
Contact number
+1 713 495 4500Chambers Review
Sidley Austin is recognized for its prowess assisting clients with environmental permitting, regulatory compliance and transactions. The firm demonstrates particular expertise advising on matters in the aviation, energy and chemical industries. The team is noted for its strength on matters relating to ESG, CAA permitting and carbon capture technology.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP represent Allkem in its all-stock merger of equals with Livent Corporation, worth $10.6bn.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We were able to leverage the firm's deep depth and breadth of knowledge as we took a multidisciplinary approach to our needs. The firm provided a one-stop shop for a multitude of issues."
"A stellar firm."
"We were able to leverage the firm's deep depth and breadth of knowledge as we took a multidisciplinary approach to our needs. The firm provided a one-stop shop for a multitude of issues."
"A stellar firm."
Notable Practitioners
Heather Corken Palmer has over 25 years' experience handling compliance as well as risk management and liability issues for clients from the oil and gas, chemicals, refining, manufacturing, power and renewable sectors. Her expertise extends the area of ESG where she leads the firm's department.
"Heather is an outstanding lawyer and adviser. Not only is she a subject matter expert in her field, she also has the ability to provide sound, sensible and practical advice. She is personable, smart and simply a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Heather without hesitation."
"A fantastic negotiator; when she speaks, people listen."
"A strong technical expert on environmental issues."