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sidley austin

Premier Law Firm Leading U.S. High Speed Rail Development
Sidley Austin LLP, a leading advisor to projects that are shaping the future of high-speed passenger rail transportation in the United States, has joined the US High Speed Rail Association. Sidley has represented America’s railroads for more than 150 years, and is the only US law firm ranked in Band 1 for Railroad Representation Nationwide by Chambers and Partners. Sidley has been at the forefront of the high-speed passenger rail movement, serving as counsel to privately developed high-speed rail projects throughout the United States. Sidley offers “one-stop-shop” service that combines the firm’s expertise in rail transportation, corridor development, project finance, regulatory and environmental law. The firm leverages its extensive experience to assist high-speed rail clients in finding creative solutions to the unique issues faced by such projects.

representative projects

  • las vegas

    State-of-the-art high speed rail project will connect Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and is about to start construction.
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    florida

    Medium speed, high-quality rail service connecting Florida cities with exceptional customer service.
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  • texas

    America's largest privately-funded HSR project about to start construction connecting Dallas and Houston.
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    sidley

    More information, practice areas, and history serving the rail industry in America.
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the expert: terence hynes

Sidley’s Terry Hynes has been an advocate for regulatory reforms to promote private investment in the high-speed rail sector. With more than 40 years of rail experience, Terry has advised Texas Central Partners, Brightline Florida, Brightline West (DesertXpress) and Baltimore-Washington Railroad Company in connection with their proposed high-speed passenger lines. Terry has been recognized by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers as a leading lawyer for Rail Transportation (Nationwide) in every year since 2008.
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