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For more information on the practice, please visit the practice's page at: http://www.sidley.com/en/services/environmental



Chambers Review

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Environment - USA - Nationwide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Notable practitioners

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."

Environment respondent
USA

"Sidley Austin's ability to dive into complex and deep regulations, while translating it for us, is amazing."

Environment respondent
USA

"Sidley Austin is my benchmark against which all other law firms are assessed."

Environment respondent
USA