Cindy Vaillancourt
Canada Guide 2025
Band 4 : Environment
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Band 4
About
Provided by Cindy Vaillancourt
Practice Areas
Practice focuses on environmental, energy, mining, regulatory matters and pre-penal litigation advisory work. She advises clients from diversified sectors in the context of project development, permitting process, sales/purchases of business or properties, regulatory changes and advocacy initiatives. She also provides, trainings on liability and due diligence measures, advises on contaminated land management, supports clients with governmental investigation and inspections and coordinate risk monitoring and audit processes. She has developed a deep understanding of climate change policies and regularly helps clients navigate the greenhouse gas emission cap-and-trade systems. Prior to joining the firm, she was a legal and political advisor on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
Career
BCL/LLB, LLM, Université Laval, Barreau du Québec, 2002.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Canadian Bar Association.
Publications
Annual publication on air emission regulations in a well-recognized reference book on Environmental Law (JurisClasseur).
Chambers Review
Canada
Montréal-basedCindy Vaillancourtis frequently sought out by clients for her handling of operational environmental compliance matters, providing further expertise relating to land contamination issues and environmental permit approvals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cindy Vaillancourt is able to navigate a complex and strict regulatory and permitting framework while aligning with our strategic and operational needs, assisting us to advocate and mitigate risk."
"I feel extremely grateful to be able to benefit from her advice and energy. I am so glad we have her on our side."
"Cindy Vaillancourt is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of environmental law and has impressive practical experience. She is a precious resource in Québec."
"Cindy Vaillancourt is the full package - bright, attentive, practical and knowledgeable. She is a delight to work with."
"She is thoughtful in her approach to legal problems and is committed to finding a solution to ensure the best outcome for her clients."
"Cindy Vaillancourt is able to navigate a complex and strict regulatory and permitting framework while aligning with our strategic and operational needs, assisting us to advocate and mitigate risk."
"I feel extremely grateful to be able to benefit from her advice and energy. I am so glad we have her on our side."
"Cindy Vaillancourt is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of environmental law and has impressive practical experience. She is a precious resource in Québec."
"Cindy Vaillancourt is the full package - bright, attentive, practical and knowledgeable. She is a delight to work with."
"She is thoughtful in her approach to legal problems and is committed to finding a solution to ensure the best outcome for her clients."
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