Sidley Environmental and Energy Law

Read more on "SEC Ends Defense of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules" on Sonia Gupta Barros, Heather Palmer, Kwaku Akowuah, Maureen Fleming Gorsen, Nicolas Lockhart, and Evan Grosch's blog post below.

Sidley represented Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology, in their strategic equity investment in Marvel Fusion GmbH. Marvel Fusion is at the forefront of developing technology aimed at harnessing fusion energy, a long-anticipated advancement in the energy sector. The Sidley team was led by Munich-based counsel Thomas Komanek, together with associate Philipp Barlet and partners Istvan Hajdu, Dr. Christian Zuleger, and Dr. Marcus Klie. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4las7dF.

Sidley welcomes Adam Raviv, who has joined our Regulatory and Enforcement group as global co-chair of the firm’s Automotive and Mobility industry group, and counsel in the Environmental practice in Washington, D.C. Mr. Raviv was most recently Chief Counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Adam’s understanding of the NHTSA will help us deepen our relationships in the automotive, mobility, and transportation sectors,” said Kristin Graham Koehler, a member of the firm’s Management Committee and managing partner of Sidley’s Washington, D.C. office. “With new regulations and guidance for autonomous vehicles, Adam will also work closely with others across the D.C. office and the firm in supporting our clients’ deals and investments in this space.” Read more on his arrival to Sidley here: https://bit.ly/3G1rClV.

Sidley welcomes Adam Raviv, who has joined our Regulatory and Enforcement group as global co-chair of the firm’s Automotive and Mobility industry group, and counsel in the Environmental practice in Washington, D.C. Mr. Raviv was most recently Chief Counsel at the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). “Adam’s understanding of the NHTSA will help us deepen our relationships in the automotive, mobility, and transportation sectors,” said Kristin Graham Koehler, a member of the firm’s Management Committee and managing partner of Sidley’s Washington, D.C. office. “With new regulations and guidance for autonomous vehicles, Adam will also work closely with others across the D.C. office and the firm in supporting our clients’ deals and investments in this space.” Read more on his arrival to Sidley here: https://bit.ly/3G1rClV.

Join Kenneth Irvin, partner and co-leader of Sidley’s global Energy and Infrastructure practice, as he moderates a panel on “Navigating Shifts in Energy Demand and New Policy” at the Global Power Markets Conference in Las Vegas on April 16, 2025. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lcV5cU.

Sidley, alongside DNV, energyRe, and Marathon Capital, had the pleasure of co-hosting leaders in renewable industries and sustainable energy during Infocast’s Solar + Wind Finance and Investment Summit.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened an electronic mailbox to allow regulated sources to request a Presidential Exemption under section 112(i)(4) of the Clean Air Act from nine National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants that EPA is reconsidering across the energy, manufacturing, and chemical sectors. Read more on "Presidential Exemption for Certain Stationary Sources of Air Pollution" on Sam Boxerman, Byron Taylor, and Sophia Wallach's blog post.

Amid a resurgence of interest in mineral and royalty-related investments, Sidley’s Stephen Boone and John C. Brannan III discuss the key distinctions and features unique to mineral transactions — as compared to leasehold transactions, which are far more common and publicized in the market. Read their insights in the Texas Lawyer here: https://bit.ly/4hKzPIw.

On March 20, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order (the Order) directing the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and other agencies involved in the financing and permitting process for domestic mining production to develop plans and take specific steps to enhance domestic mineral production in the United States (the U.S.). Read more on "President Trump’s Executive Order Seeks to Initiate Immediate Measures to Increase American Mineral Production" on Sam Boxerman, Peter Whitfield, and Sophia Wallach's blog post.

Sidley represented Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, in its equity commitment with Longview Infrastructure, a newly formed electric transmission development and investment platform. Longview will focus on originating, developing, and operating electric transmission infrastructure projects across the U.S. to meet rising demand for energy, enhanced grid reliability, and renewable energy sources. The Sidley team was led by Tim Chandler, Samantha Seley, and Jack Messer. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4jnBOnx.