Steptoe LLP

Steptoe LLP‘s rail transportation department is well-regarded by rail industry participators for its broad expertise in commercial disputes, at the federal and state level, and before arbitration courts. The team is also well-equipped to advise on regulatory hurdles in the merger and acquisition process, with a key focus on share and asset sales in the rail industry. Linda Stein, based in Washington DC, heads the practice, and is especially knowledgeable in regulatory queries pertaining to rate reasonability, railroad constructions. Anthony LaRocca is present in the team’s contentious matters involving antidumping and competition matters, while Peter Denton is a port of call for freight and passenger rail regulation, and has advised rail equipment suppliers, operators, public transportation agencies, public owners of rails, and financial companies participating in the rail market. Tim Strafford fields considerable experience in safety and economic regulations before the federal and arbitral courts, while Molly Bruder Fox leverages broad expertise in rail matters intersecting with other sectors, such as oil and gas, finance, and telecommunications. Onika Williams is well-equipped to handle compliance, enforcements and disputes before the STB.