John Georgakopoulos

John Georgakopoulos

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2020
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law
Works at
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

John Georgakopoulos B.Sc. (Hons.), M.Sc., LL.B., is a Partner at Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP and is a Certified Specialist in Environmental Law by the Law Society of Ontario. John resolves complex environmental legal issues for clients, uniquely drawing on his technical knowledge as a former senior environmental scientist with Ontario’s environmental regulator. John has particular expertise advising property developers, REITs, industrial manufacturers, and municipalities about managing environmental risks and liabilities associated with brownfields and contaminated sites. John provides strategic advice to help protect clients against corporate and personal environmental liabilities including civil claims, regulatory orders, prosecutions and fines. John is called to the Bar in Alberta and Ontario.
Works at
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP

6 Best Lawyers awards

Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP logo

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Environmental Law

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