Sidley Austin LLP

Sidley Austin LLP advises energy clients spanning from oil and gas to offshore on regulatory matters, with a recent matter highlight advising Dow Chemical on waterbody Superfund matters of the Berry’s Creek Study Area. The practice is jointly led by Timothy Webster and Justin Savage in Washington DC, and Byron Taylor in Chicago, with Webster specialising in Clean Air and Water Act matters, Savage advising on risks linked to emerging contaminants, and Taylor focusing on high-stakes environmental incidents. Houston’s Heather Palmer co-leads the ESG and climate change sub-group, while Maureen Gorsen aids clients on hazardous waste, emission controls, and air quality from Century City. Other notable practitioners are Andrew Stewart, who aids with permitting requirements and environmental obligations, and Peter Whitfield, whose practice particularly focuses on conventional and renewable fuels regulation. Both are based in the DC office.