Leonard Griffiths
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Environment
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About
Provided by Leonard Griffiths
Practice Areas
A certified specialist in environmental law. Len assists clients with corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions and financings, environmental management systems and litigation. Len counsel's clients on environmental matters regarding air, water, health/safety, waste and various other regulatory issues. He also conducts environmental assessments and compliance audits and has been involved in the decommissioning and remediation of many facilities and properties. Areas include manufacturing, energy, petro-chemical, automotive, real estate, waste/recycling, transportation, telecommunications and mining.
Career
Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1985.
Personal
Len is on the board of directors of Plug'n Drive, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and infrastructure to maximize environmental and economic benefits. He was a founder and director of the Mississauga Wolverines Youth Basketball league.
Chambers Review
Canada
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"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."
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