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Byron Taylor

Byron Taylor

USA 2026

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BYRON TAYLOR is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and co-leader of Sidley’s Environmental, Health, and Safety practice. His practice includes civil litigation, crisis response, compliance counseling, internal investigations, regulatory advocacy, and environmental aspects of transactions.

Byron assists clients and advises boards in high-stakes matters following major environmental incidents, including matters that involve both environmental regulatory issues and related tort claims. He also frequently provides key strategic advice on regulatory and permit matters and defends clients against alleged violations of a variety of federal and state environmental laws. Over the past several years, Byron has become well known for his work on complex Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act matters.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Environment: Litigation - Illinois

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Byron Taylor handles a wide range of environmental matters, including regulatory issues, transactional work and disputes. He is particularly known for his knowledge and experience handling complex air quality issues.

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  • Byron is brilliant; he is strategic and smart and able to focus on the main issues.

    Environment: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • He has a vast amount of experience in environmental issues and offers a five-star service.

    Environment: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a terrific air lawyer.

    Environment: LitigationChambers Guide to the USA

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