Environment
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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Bennett Jones is an established law firm with a stellar reputation for environmental law and a strong bench of experts in the field. The services the group offers run the gamut from environmental assessment to regulatory compliance, contaminated site management and the transportation of hazardous substances.The practice draws upon the law firm's strength in Aboriginal and energy regulatory law, and is also known for its environmental litigation capabilities. The team offers notable experience representing major energy clients in connection with LNG projects and pipeline issues. It also frequently provides strategic advice on environmental crisis management including prevention, emergency response and risk mitigation.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones represented Canadian Pacific Railway in class actions arising from a wildfire in Lytton in relation to environmental, regulatory and Indigenous issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Bennett Jones understand and appreciate the needs of their clients and respond accordingly."
"Whenever we encounter complex legal challenges, Bennett Jones is our go-to law firm for obtaining reliable and expert legal advice."
"The team at Bennett Jones is extremely knowledgeable as it is able to tap into experiences on projects across the country."
"We received a high level of service from the team and, more importantly, they were proactive and their responsiveness exceeded our expectations."
"Bennett Jones offers a top-notch legal service coupled with business acumen."
"Bennett Jones understand and appreciate the needs of their clients and respond accordingly."
"Whenever we encounter complex legal challenges, Bennett Jones is our go-to law firm for obtaining reliable and expert legal advice."
"The team at Bennett Jones is extremely knowledgeable as it is able to tap into experiences on projects across the country."
"We received a high level of service from the team and, more importantly, they were proactive and their responsiveness exceeded our expectations."
"Bennett Jones offers a top-notch legal service coupled with business acumen."
Notable Practitioners
Well versed in regulatory and compliance matters, Leonard Griffiths is highly experienced in advising on the environmental considerations of sizeable,cross-bordercorporate transactions. He attracts further plaudits for his work on land contamination, hazardous products and environmental appeals. He is based in Toronto.
"Leonard Griffiths is a top-notch, quality lawyer and individual. He is very professional, personable and pragmatic in his approach to matters."
"Leonard Griffiths is respected for his knowledge and ability to understand and resolve complicated and challenging situations."
"He is thorough, articulate and able to help others understand complex material, which is critical for effective dialogue and problem solving."
"We could not have closed our deal without his expertise and attention to detail."
"I personally have enjoyed working with him for many years."
Sarah Gilbert is well versed in a range of environmental issues, includingproperty contamination and dangerous goods transportation, as well asall manner of regulatory compliance and approvals in the space. She is based in Toronto.
"She has a strong knowledge base of multiple provincial jurisdictions, great responsiveness and good knowledge of where environmental legal advice passes over to other areas of law for our business."
Based in Calgary, Shawn Munro regularly advises on regulatory proceedings and has a wealth of experience assisting clients with environmental impact assessments. He is especially noted for his expertise in the oil and gas sector.
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
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