Department profile
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Environment

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP has significant expertise on environmental issues, often within the mining sector. The firm is relied upon for environmental advice concerning major projects as well as M&A transactions. Clients include significant names across the mining, energy and franchise sectors.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP represented The Sherwin-Williams Company and Sherwin-Williams Canada as defendants in fourth-party claims concerning groundwater contamination disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • The combination of responsiveness, strategic insight and sector-specific expertise truly distinguishes Cassels from others in the industry.

    Environment respondentCanada
  • Cassels is more than professional, always available and always has a friendly approach.

    Environment respondentCanada
  • The firm provides clear recommendations and step-by-step courses of action. Its counsel on what to expect has been accurate, and the team gives me confidence.

    Environment respondentCanada
  • The ability to navigate the issues and be proactive and responsive is a deeply sought skill set that is in abundance with Cassels. The firm goes the extra mile to understand the underlying business needs and environment.

    Environment respondentCanada
  • The team is great, with vast knowledge of complex regulations and the market.

    Environment respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 4Kinji Bourchier
    Band 4Kinji Bourchier

    Kinji Bourchier

    Kinji Bourchier KC operates out of Cassels Brock & Blackwell's Vancouver office, acting on litigation and advisory mandates concerning contaminated land, brownfield development and waste management sites.

    • Kinji is terrific and a very good at environmental litigation.

      Environment respondentCanada
  • Associates to watchMatthew Bernier
    Associates to watchMatthew Bernier

    Matthew Bernier

    Matthew Bernier has broad experience in the environment sector, including environmental compliance and enforcement matters.

    • Matthew is a strong associate. He has great follow-up, knows the material and has a strong understanding of our business.

      Environment respondentCanada
    • It's a big pleasure to work with Matt.

      Environment respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP (2)

Nationwide - Canada

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership