Transportation: Rail (for Railroads)
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Chambers Review
Sidley Austin LLP has an esteemed transportation practice noted for its representation of a significant tranche of railroad industry clients across the US. The firm offers expertise in all regulatory, financing and environmental matters and regularly represents clients before the Surface Transportation Board (STB), including on high-value rate dispute proceedings. Clients are able to call on the firm's appellate and tax controversy practices, where the team represents clients at all levels up to the Supreme Court. It also has experience assisting clients in preemption issues, M&A, antitrust litigation and class action lawsuits. Its clientele also includes trade associations, private equity funds and logistics companies.
Work Highlights
- Sidley Austin LLP represented Gulf & Atlantic Railways in its proposed acquisition of the rail assets of Pinsly Railroad.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Sidley Austin is highly capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The firm has a very deep practice in the rail space."
"Sidley Austin's team are very responsive and provide an excellent work product."
"Sidley Austin is highly capable of handling complex and sophisticated matters."
"The firm has a very deep practice in the rail space."
"Sidley Austin's team are very responsive and provide an excellent work product."
Notable Practitioners
Raymond Atkins is routinely engaged in high-level rail work, including large-scale civil actions and regulatory matters.
"Ray is a font of knowledge in the area of railroad regulatory law."
"Ray is an outstanding brief writer and incredibly knowledgeable about railroad economics and regulation."
Matthew Warren is well-regarded for handling a range of transactional and regulatory matters before the STB, as well as for his work litigating at a state and federal level.
"Matt is a fabulous writer with the rare ability to distill very complex matters into comprehensible filings."
"Matt always has a positive attitude and is helpful and good to work with."
Terence Hynes represents a range of railroads and investors in a variety of transactional matters. He has particular experience in issues related to the permitting, financing and acquisition of rail lines.
"Terry is a giant in the rail industry, with so much knowledge and experience."
Tobias Loss-Eaton is an up-and-coming attorney with impressive experience advising some of the largest railroad companies in the United States.
"Tobias is an excellent, commercial and strong practitioner who is a key specialist in the space."
"Tobias provides great client service and is easy to work with."
Ranked Lawyers at
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