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Sidley Austin LLP

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Environment - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sidley Austin represented American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers in the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's approval of California regulations concerning electric vehicle manufacturing.

Strengths

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  • The firm is and able to think outside of the box and come up with custom solutions that fit our company the best.

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  • The team is made up of extremely connected, thoughtful and strategic attorneys who collaborated well with our team.

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  • Sidley Austin has the depth of experts who can get to the heart of a matter rather quickly. I am always amazed how they can find me just the right expert on a topic.

    Environment respondentUSA

  • Sidley Austin easily handles complex and sophisticated matters based on its attorneys level of expertise and the firm's ability to seamlessly integrate other practice groups into the matter at hand.

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  • Sidley Austin's environmental practice group is not only highly sophisticated in its subject-matter expertise but it also has the ability to translate complex legal and regulatory issues into actionable, business-aligned strategies.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Justin Savage
    Justin Savage

    Justin Savage

    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 Savage is exceptional. He delivers first-class client service with unmatched sophistication, commercial awareness and vision.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • He is a gold standard attorney with a proven track record of navigating extremely complex and sophisticated matters with ease.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Justin never fails to deliver what I need when I need it. He can ensure the right team member is brought in on the issue.

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  • Laurence S Kirsch
    Laurence S Kirsch

    Laurence S Kirsch

    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.

    • Laurence is just a fantastic lawyer, he's my go-to person for strategic thinking on environmental matters.

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  • Timothy K Webster
    Timothy K Webster

    Timothy K Webster

    Timothy Webster is adept in both civil and criminal environmental proceedings, as well as enforcement defense and compliance counseling.

    • Timothy is a terrific attorney and a great partner for his clients.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Timothy Webster combines an excellent client-service ethic with a calm, thoughtful demeanor that makes him a trusted and effective advisor.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • He is simply one of the brightest and most responsive attorneys I have worked with. His dedication to his client is equally matched by his skills as a lawyer. When a situation is really hard, call Timothy Webster.

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  • Peter Whitfield
    Peter Whitfield

    Peter Whitfield

    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 great at his job. He knows our business, quickly picks up on what we need from him and devises custom solutions to help us.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Peter Whitfield is extremely knowledgeable on a host of environmental-related matters.

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  • Andrew Stewart
    Andrew Stewart

    Andrew Stewart

    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 Stewart leverages his extensive EPA experience to provide sophisticated, business-focused advice with exceptional client service.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Andrew is a great communicator and has a service mindset. He is great at hearing what we want and working with us to come up with a reasonable plan to execute.

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    • He always provides timely and practical guidance on managing high-stakes and complex scenarios, drawing on his vast knowledge of the enforcement process.

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