Advising passenger and freight railroad companies, investors, and public transit agencies, the transportation team at Dentons has a comprehensive rail and road offering – advising on a range of economic regulatory issues, railroad formation, and liability issues. Heading the team from Washington DC, David Hirsh is well-positioned to handle rail mergers and acquisitions, as well as advise clients on commercial relationships within regulatory frameworks. Theodore Hunt brings rich rail regulatory experience to assist industry clients in navigating the complex federal rail regulatory regime. James Guinivan is a highly regarded transportation and regulatory law expert with over three decades of experience advising a wide range of clients on complex matters, including transportation regulation, mergers and acquisitions, rail projects, federal preemption, eminent domain, and environmental law. Chicago’s Shannon Shin is recognized for her work in commercial litigation, particularly in cases involving product liability and complex insurance matters. In addition to this, she also has experience in conducting corporate internal investigations. Former Supreme Court clerk Simon Steel in Washington DC frequently undertakes a range of work in antitrust and consumer protection cases. Also in DC, Katherine Daw specializes in anti-corruption and antitrust matters.
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  • ‘The team has extensive knowledge of transportation issues, industry issues, and governmental/regulatory issues.'

Work highlights

Representing Illinois Central Railroad Company/Grand Trunk Western Railroad Company in proceedings before the Surface Transportation Board regarding the terms of its Operating Agreement with Amtrak.
Representing Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis in Union Pacific Corporation’s proposed US$85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern Corporation.
Representing Illinois Central Railroad Company in the Surface Transportation Board’s investigation under 49 U.S.C. § 24308(f)) of substandard on-time performance by Amtrak’s Sunset Limited Service.
Practice head

David Hirsh

Other key lawyers

Theodore Hunt; James Guinivan; Shannon Shin; Simon Steel; Katherine Daw