Sarah Powell

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Sarah uses her thorough understanding of evolving issues in environmental and energy law to provide clients with practical, concise advice. She works with clients—both directly and as a member of Davies’ transaction teams—to evaluate environmental and social risks in Canadian and international deals. Mining, renewable energy, Indigenous issues and climate change are significant areas of focus. Sarah is also successful at advocating before administrative tribunals regarding permitting for infrastructure, resource development and manufacturing projects. She is deeply involved in the development and reform of Canadian environmental law and has held many leadership roles in prominent legal and business organizations. Sarah is past chair of the National Environmental, Energy and Resource Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association and the Ontario Bar Association’s Environmental Law Section. She is a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario. Select Recognition: The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada; The Legal 500 Canada; Lexpert Special Editions: Energy and Mining, Infrastructure; The Best Lawyers in Canada’s Toronto Energy Regulatory Law Lawyer of the Year 2023 and 2019 and Toronto Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year in 2024 and 2018; Who's Who Legal: Environment and Climate Change.