USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
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Winston’s environmental lawyers provide comprehensive legal services across a wide variety of issues involving all environmental media, covering numerous industry sectors across the U.S. and internationally. We handle enforcement; compliance; permitting for air, water, and hazardous waste matters; diligence and risk allocation in corporate transactions; rulemaking, legislation, and regulatory matters; civil and criminal enforcement proceedings; Superfund actions; private cost-recovery actions; toxic tort claims; and siting and permitting hearings. In addition, our lawyers provide important counseling advice regarding climate change and sustainability issues. We advise our clients on the environmental aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and financings. The Firm’s environmental attorneys are adept at rulemaking, advocating for clients in major federal regulatory matters.
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Winston Taylor is a solid environmental practice, housing lawyers experienced in litigation and transactional work, including pre-acquisition environmental due diligence. The team has further experience in issues of environmental compliance, such as CAA and CWA concerns. Its client base encompasses a range of organizations in the energy and manufacturing industries.
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Its partners and associates provide excellent work product and are always available to quickly handle issues as they arise.
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She is smart and practical in her approach and an excellent tactician.
Eleni combines a thoughtful and inquiring approach that brings together cross-functional experts. Her ability to communicate complex legal and environmental issues clearly and effectively makes her invaluable. She consistently drives impactful results.
She is very knowledgeable and easy to work with.
Sam Trimbach acts for a range of clients including financial institutions and retailers. He offers particularly strong experience in transactional due diligence including the negotiation of financing agreements, permitting and disclosure documents.
Environment: Mainly Transactional
Environment: Mainly Transactional
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Sam Trimbach
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