Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
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DLA Piper is a national firm that has expertise across the environmental law space. Its team acts for a varied client base, including corporates and provincial agencies. The firm is noted for its particular strength in Indigenous issues related to major projects. Clients benefit from the firm's exposure to a number of environmental assessment mandates.
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DLA Piper (Canada) defended BASF in multiple proposed class actions filed against defendants alleged to have manufactured, imported, marketed or sold products containing PFAS chemicals in British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Québec.
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DLA Piper has deep competency in the technical regulatory framework with adequate bench strength to deploy resources as required.
The people are fantastic, incredibly intelligent and provide good legal services.
The team's client-centric approach and communication skills are central to its ability to form part of the inner team and to be an integral voice in addressing multiple complex matters head-on.
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Max Collett has broad environmental expertise and frequently advises clients on a wide range of regulatory compliance and contentious matters, including contamination and permitting issues.
Vancouver-based Wally Braul is well regarded for his broad range of both contentious and non-contentious environmental work. He is particularly adept at advising on contaminated sites, remediation and environmental assessments, as well as subsequent disputes.
Wally's insight and expertise really stand out. He is an artist and has the precision of a technician, but can also work with various interests to get to a rational resolution.
Joshua Jantzi co-chairs the firm's regulatory and environmental law group and splits his time between Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto. He is well regarded for his environmental law practice, including advising on compliance, remediation and issues before the Alberta Environmental Appeals Board.
Josh is a great lawyer. I can't say enough good things about him.
He takes the time to understand the client's needs and objectives.
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