Environment
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 2
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+1 416 862 7525About
Provided by Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP
Gowling WLG's Environmental Law Group combines the strength and flexibility of a global, full-service law firm with the advanced experience and quality of service of a boutique environmental practice.
We help clients anticipate new developments in environmental law, delivering practical advice and effective representation that helps them address environmental issues as they arise.
The legal professionals at Gowling WLG are recognized nationally and internationally for their strength in environmental law. Several members of our team are “Certified Specialists in Environmental Law” – a designation granted exclusively by the Law Society of Ontario to those who have met established standards of experience and knowledge, and maintained exemplary standards of professional practice.
Our environmental law services include:
- Brownfields
- Climate change
- Corporate transactions
- Corporate advice
- Emergency response
- Environmental assessments
- Litigation and advocacy
- First Nations
- International development
- Real estate transactions
- Toxic substances
- Training
- Transportation of dangerous goods
- Waste management
- Water and wastewater treatment and management
Members of the team work in close collaboration with Gowling WLG’s Indigenous Law Group on matters at the confluence of environmental law and Indigenous law.
Chambers Review
Gowling houses a well-recognised environmental law team which draws upon the law firm's interdisciplinary approach to offer experience across a range of jurisdictions and different environmental services. The practice has substantial expertise in brownfield development, waste and waste water management, and climate change with regard to cap-and-trade systems. The law firm regularly handles environmental litigation and also offers expertise representing clients in Northern Canada, including acting on behalf of Indigenous communities.
Work Highlights
- Gowling represented Kirby Offshore Marine in an environmental impact assessment following a marine oil spill off the coast of British Columbia, in addition to the subsequent prosecution and civil action.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gowling provides clear and concise direction and creates a position for negotiations. The lawyers take the time to understand the issue and provide meaningful information on specific topics."
"These are the people to use when it really matters."
"Gowling have been fantastic on this incredibly complex case. They have no issues bringing significant resources to meet the client's needs, and the team is very responsive."
"The team houses experts in the law and in the wider business and commercial context."
"The Gowling team recognises the sense of urgency and commitment to provide a response based on timing and thoroughness."
"Gowling provides clear and concise direction and creates a position for negotiations. The lawyers take the time to understand the issue and provide meaningful information on specific topics."
"These are the people to use when it really matters."
"Gowling have been fantastic on this incredibly complex case. They have no issues bringing significant resources to meet the client's needs, and the team is very responsive."
"The team houses experts in the law and in the wider business and commercial context."
"The Gowling team recognises the sense of urgency and commitment to provide a response based on timing and thoroughness."
Notable Practitioners
Rodney Northey is well versed in regulatory issues, assisting with matters such as environmental approvals and waste management disputes on behalf of private and publicclients, including municipalities. He operates out of the law firm's Toronto and Vancouver offices.
Adam Chamberlain heads theClimate Change and Environmental Law Group at Gowling, typically advising private and public sectorclients on the environmental aspects of various mining and infrastructure projects. Based in Toronto, he is noted for his activity at the intersection of environmental law and the representation of Indigenous peoples.
Mark Youden handles bothcontentious and advisory matters on behalf of a wide range of clients, including utility providers, public bodies and development companies. He notably advises on environmental assessments and litigation relating to spills and land contamination.
"Mark Youden produces fabulous work and has done really well."
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