Best Lawyers in Canada for Environmental Law
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Paul C. Wilson is Chair of the firm’s Energy, Environmental and Natural Resources group. His practice focuses on energy, infrastructure, transportation and natural resources projects, with an emphasis on environmental and Indigenous matters. Paul negotiates project contracts, concession agreements and deals with environmental assessments and permitting for major infrastructure, port infrastructure, energy and mining projects. Paul is also recognized for his experience related to project...
Andrea C. Akelaitis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Andrea C., who practices law in Vancouver, British Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrea C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicolas Dubé is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Nicolas, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicolas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher Masich is a partner with McKercher LLP based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where he specializes in M&A, business transactions, project finance and project development. His practice focuses on key sectors integral to Saskatchewan's economy, including energy, renewable energy, mining, natural resources, infrastructure, and agriculture. Chris frequently collaborates with national and international law firms, providing expert local counsel for global companies involved in projects th...
Environmental law is dynamic and as an experienced environmental and regulatory lawyer, Ron Kruhlak, K.C. enjoys the challenges of handling new environmental projects with novel issues. His focus is on resource development applications and commercial disputes. He has a knowledge base that covers a broad range of environmental matters, including energy, regulatory, and construction-related projects and conflicts. On the resource side, Ron assists with current and emerging issues in sectors inc...
Gavin Fitch is an award-winning lawyer and K.C. working in environmental, regulatory, energy permitting, and Indigenous law. He’s a respected and trusted advisor who provides sound, practical advice geared towards keeping his clients out of the hearing room. When necessary, however, he is a strong and fearless advocate, whether in negotiations or in a courtroom. His clients include developers, energy producers, environmental monitoring agencies, governments and landowners. For each indi...
Ron Ezekiel is a leading Canadian energy and natural resources lawyer. Renewable energy companies, utilities, oil & gas companies and other resource industry clients seek out Ron for his extensive experience and his creative and practical problem solving skills. His industry knowledge, ability to navigate complex negotiations and broad business transaction background make him an ideal choice for counsel on projects and M&A transactions in the energy and natural resources sectors. Amon...
Christine practices environmental and Indigenous law, providing advice in respect of major project development, environmental assessment, permitting, operational matters and acquisition and sale of industrial projects. She provides mining industry advice, representing clients with respect to permitting and regulatory aspects of exploration, development, operation and closure of mining projects. A significant amount of Christine's practice is focused on advising clients with projects in Canada...
Cliff is the Managing Partner of Lawson Lundell and a leading practitioner in environmental and Indigenous litigation. He advises clients across a range of industries, including forestry, manufacturing, mining, real estate development, and hydro-electric power generation. Cliff has represented his clients in environmental prosecutions, administrative actions, permit appeals, environmental assessments and has helped clients respond to a wide variety of environmental investigations and prosecut...
Sébastien Poirier is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Sébastien, who practices law in Montréal, Quebec, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sébastien is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Michelle’s practice is focused on regulatory, administrative and public law litigation, with an emphasis on environmental, Indigenous, public utility, and health and safety matters. Michelle regularly assists clients in both judicial and tribunal proceedings. Michelle has experience in all levels of court in British Columbia, both levels of the Federal Court, various administrative tribunal, and arbitrations. Michelle also advise clients on provincial and federal regulatory regimes, ass...
Courtney brings practical experience and deep industry knowledge to her practice as an associate in Fasken’s Specialty Litigation Group. With a focus on environmental law, commercial arbitration and energy regulatory matters, Courtney takes pride in representing clients across Canada, advocating for their interests both in the courtroom and before various government, arbitral and administrative decision-makers. Courtney’s core focus is advising clients advancing projects through p...
Gaëlle Obadia is a lawyer with the Environmental Law group in our Montreal office. Her experience is focused in environmental, municipal, and administrative law and on lobbying and access to information issues. She advises clients on a wide range of contentious and strategic issues, and represents them before various courts and tribunals in civil, environmental criminal law, and administrative matters as well as in their disputes and dealings with government agencies. Gaëlle has als...
Niall Rand is a litigation and dispute resolution lawyer in Fasken’s Vancouver office with extensive experience in the regulation of the energy, utility, mining, natural resources, transportation, and insurance industries. Niall also assists clients in obtaining approvals for major projects and facilities, including navigating Indigenous legal issues in Canada in a practical and respectful manner. He is the Past President of the Vancouver Bar Association, which serves lawyers and the le...
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