Environment
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Stikeman Elliott offers a strong bench of highly skilled practitioners frequently engaged by a roster of leading corporate clients to advise on a variety of complex environmental matters, including the environmental aspects of transactions and financings. The law firm's environmental law group additionally offers considerable expertise assisting with permitting and environmental assessment issues arising from renewable energy projects. It is also noted for its cross-border capabilities, particularly involving theUSA.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott advised GFL Environmental on its acquisition of Fielding Environmental.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Stikeman Elliott has a strong environmental practice which is extremely responsive."
"The team at Stikeman Elliott diligently establishes the timeline when a response is needed and ensures that it is met consistently."
"Stikeman Elliott's guidance was instrumental in moving the issues forward to a positive result."
"Stikeman Elliott provides a good service and makes sure to get the question answered."
"Stikeman Elliott finds the resources to support in a timely fashion. We are able to rely on the team to understand our commercial position in key engagements."
"Stikeman Elliott has a strong environmental practice which is extremely responsive."
"The team at Stikeman Elliott diligently establishes the timeline when a response is needed and ensures that it is met consistently."
"Stikeman Elliott's guidance was instrumental in moving the issues forward to a positive result."
"Stikeman Elliott provides a good service and makes sure to get the question answered."
"Stikeman Elliott finds the resources to support in a timely fashion. We are able to rely on the team to understand our commercial position in key engagements."
Notable Practitioners
Toronto-based Larry Cobb regularly assists with the environment aspects of transactional work, including the acquisition of mining and manufacturing companies both domestically and overseas. He is additionally well placed to advise on contaminated land and the transportation of hazardous goods.
"Larry Cobb is great to work with."
Montréal-basedMyriam Fortinis recognised for her handling of environmental regulatory issues, often acting for manufacturers and natural resources companies. Her expertise in this field is wide-ranging, encompassing environmental impact assessments and wastewater management, as well as transactional andremediation matters.
Based in Toronto, Patrick Duffy adviseson environmental assessments and contamination issues, alongside his broader focus on project development and energy regulatory matters. He has experience appearing before the Environmental Review Tribunal.
"Patrick Duffy is dedicated and a problem solver."
Toronto-based Patrick Welsh advises a range of clients, including natural resources, manufacturing and infrastructure companies, on transactional and development mandates.
"Patrick Welsh is extremely responsive and understands how to navigate business objectives to achieve compliance. He provides practical and actionable guidance."
"Patrick Welsh is very client-driven and pragmatic in his approach while not losing sight of the client's needs and end goal."
"Patrick Welsh is great to work with."
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