Our Environmental experts provide environmental advice relating to all aspects of major project development, including environmental assessments, approvals and permits, waste and soil, contaminated lands, and general environmental compliance. Our team provides strategic and ongoing advice on the environmental implication of major projects.
In addition, our team represents clients in all aspects of environmental litigation, including civil actions, prosecutions, class actions, administrative hearings and judicial review applications. Our team also provides guidance to clients with existing operations, and assists them with risk management and mitigation, as well as emergency response in the case of environmental incidents.
Key Contacts
Partner, Litigation; Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Partner, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental, Toronto
Latest Insights
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Osler Update October 30, 2025
Alberta Energy Regulator finds Athabasca River Basin is not a ‘person’
A recent decision provides insights into an Alberta regulator’s treatment of natural features.
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Osler Update June 12, 2025
In a welcome sign for major new project proponents, SCC breathes new life into interjurisdictional immunity
A recent SCC decision relating to interjurisdictional immunity is a welcome development for proponents of regulatory and jurisdictional certainty.
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Blog June 12, 2025
Addressing claims where Aboriginal rights and title overlap
Overlapping claims of Aboriginal title raise complex legal and factual issues that have yet to be fully determined by the courts.
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Blog May 29, 2025
Canada follows B.C.’s lead and recognizes Haida Nation’s title to Haida Gwaii
A recent agreement concerning Haida Gwaii is a historic step in Canada’s recognition of Aboriginal title through agreement and settlement.
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SubscribeAwards and Recognition
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Chambers Canada: Canada’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Environmental Law
- “Clients value the firm’s “ability to understand highly technical issues, environmental impact assessments and environmental protection planning,” as well as its “excellent client service which includes quick responses, detailed research, and clear communication of legal risks.”
- “They understand the difference between legal opinion and what a company has to do to walk the path of ensuring good relationships.”
- “They are very good, very knowledgeable and very responsive. I would recommend them for environmental litigation.”
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Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business: Recognized in Environmental Law
- “The firm knows how to identify the various options and solutions, clarify challenges and provide clients with the most efficient path to meet their goals.”
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The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Recognized in Environmental Law (Calgary, Alberta; Toronto, Ontario)
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Legal 500: Recognized in Environmental Law
In the Media
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Osler News June 25, 2025
Legislation to promote major project investment in Canada
Projects that have been identified by the federal government to be of national interest now have some certainty of being approved.
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Osler News June 25, 2025
Cultural change, relationship-building key to major project investment in Canada
Achieving successful major project investment in Canada will depend on shifting the approach of regulators and building stronger partnerships with...
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Osler News May 15, 2025
Questions about constitutional validity of environmental legislation causes concern for major project investors
The possible role provinces could play in the environmental assessment of major projects was discussed during the recent “No time to waste: what...
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Osler News May 15, 2025
Bringing investment in major projects back to Canada
No time to waste: what needs to change to get major projects and key infrastructure built in Canada?
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