Eversheds Sutherland is pleased to announce that R. Todd Silliman has joined the Global Energy Group as Head of the US Environmental Practice and partner in the Atlanta office. Mr. Silliman represents clients in environmental litigation and regulatory compliance matters under federal, state and local environmental laws. He also advises developers, manufacturers, financial institutions, and other businesses on environmental liability, risk management, and opportunities for tax abatements and other incentives under federal and state laws. Prior to joining Eversheds Sutherland, Mr. Silliman was a partner at Dentons in Atlanta, where he was Managing Partner of the Atlanta office and co-chair of the firm’s US Environment and Natural Resources practice.

“I am thrilled to welcome Todd to our Global Energy Group,” said Mark D. Wasserman, Co-CEO of Eversheds Sutherland. “Todd’s extensive environmental experience will benefit our clients by assisting them in keeping pace with environmental regulation and taking advantage of business and development opportunities across industries.”

“As a highly-regarded environmental attorney, Todd’s arrival coincides with widespread innovation and commercial developments involving energy enterprises around the world, giving rise to a fast-moving global regulatory environment,” said Lino Mendiola III, Partner and Co-Head of Global Energy. “We know that environmental legal guidance is a key component of energy and other natural resources projects and is an increasing point of emphasis in other kinds of development projects and transactions. Todd will provide clients with strong support concerning the wide scope of existing and anticipated laws and regulations.”

With nearly three decades of practicing environmental law, Mr. Silliman has won high-profile cases involving water, wetlands, endangered species, NEPA and CERCLA. He has been involved in major brownfield redevelopment projects throughout the US. He is ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA for Environmental Law in Georgia and was named Lawyer of the Year for Water Law in Georgia by Best Lawyers in America.

In addition to his private practice, Mr. Silliman is active in his community. He is a Leadership Atlanta alum and has served on the boards of the Institute for Georgia Environmental Leadership, the Georgia Conservancy, the Atlanta Shakespeare Company and All Saints’ Episcopal Church.