Sidley Austin LLP, Transportation: Rail (for Railroads)

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Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

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.

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Work Highlights

Sidley Austin LLP acted on behalf of Norfolk Southern Railway Company in its acquisition of the assets of Cincinnati Southern Railway, a transaction valued at approximately $1.62 billion.

Strengths

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Sidley Austin has a strong background in railroad operations and finance, with particular knowledge and expertise on the STB.

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) respondent
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Sidley Austin's transportation team is second to none. It has a broad bench of experts, who are analytical and forward-thinking on a variety of matters in the rail space.

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) respondent
USA

Sidley Austin has a strong background in railroad operations and finance, with particular knowledge and expertise on the STB.

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) respondent
USA

Sidley Austin's transportation team is second to none. It has a broad bench of experts, who are analytical and forward-thinking on a variety of matters in the rail space.

Transportation: Rail (for Railroads) respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Raymond A. Atkins

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Raymond Atkins is routinely engaged in high-level rail work, including large-scale civil actions and regulatory matters.

Ray brings both legal and economic analysis to the table, we rely on his expertise and knowledge of the STB and its precedents.

Raymond's technical expertise is the main thing, he has an unparalleled understanding of economic regulation and is a pleasure personally.

Ray is forward-thinking and always looks for opportunities to provide added value. He is an expert in economic regulatory issues confronting the industry.

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Matthew Warren

Band 2

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.

Matthew Warren is a technical genius when it comes to his writing and in-depth knowledge of rail regulatory matters. He is a trusted adviser and strong advocate for our company.

Matthew is a smart lawyer and knows his stuff.

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Terence M Hynes

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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.

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Tobias Loss-Eaton

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Tobias Loss-Eaton has impressive experience advising some of the largest railroad companies in the United States.

Tobias is my first call when there is no playbook for complex issues. He approaches issues with calm, reasoned discernment. His judgment, intellect and writing abilities are top-rate.

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