McCarthy Tétrault LLP, Environment | Chambers Canada Profile

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Environmental expertise with compliance, protection and best practices

As one of the first law firms in Canada to practice environmental law, we have formidable expertise to navigate the complex provincial, territorial, federal and international laws, regulations and agreements affecting large and complex projects and transactions. This includes environmental assessment processes, contaminated sites, climate change and emissions trading, negotiations with interest groups, representation of our clients in public hearings and in environmental litigation, and training, audits, investigations and defense related to occupational health and safety.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a full-service law firm that assists companies from a range of different sectors, including oil and gas, forestry and energy. The environmental, regulatory and Aboriginal law group's expertise includes advising on the environmental assessments of major projects, climate change and environmental litigation. The practice also has notable experience handling the environmental aspects of M&A transactions, with further strength in land contamination disputes, hazardous waste issues and carbon trading. The law firm is a popular choice among prominent Canadian and international companies, as well as governmental entities.

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Work Highlights

McCarthy Tétrault advised Silver Lake, as Canadian counsel, in Vantage Data Centers' USD6.4 billion equity investment led by investment vehicles managed by DigitalBridge Group and Silver Lake.

Strengths

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McCarthy Tétrault is an excellent firm with excellent quality lawyers. Their advice is thoughtful and they are able to provide strategic advice.

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McCarthy Tétrault clearly explains the issues, the law and the risks in layman's terms and then guides you through the process.

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The team goes above and beyond in terms of responsiveness.

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McCarthy Tétrault provides an excellent level of service and on-demand legal advice, with thoughtful responses to complex questions.

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The team is cohesive and works well together. Their ability to play to each other's strengths and demonstrate teamwork, both among themselves and with our business team, is impressive.

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McCarthy Tétrault is an excellent firm with excellent quality lawyers. Their advice is thoughtful and they are able to provide strategic advice.

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McCarthy Tétrault clearly explains the issues, the law and the risks in layman's terms and then guides you through the process.

Environment respondent
Canada

The team goes above and beyond in terms of responsiveness.

Environment respondent
Canada

McCarthy Tétrault provides an excellent level of service and on-demand legal advice, with thoughtful responses to complex questions.

Environment respondent
Canada

The team is cohesive and works well together. Their ability to play to each other's strengths and demonstrate teamwork, both among themselves and with our business team, is impressive.

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Notable Practitioners

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Nicholas Hughes

Band 2

Based in Vancouver, Nicholas Hughes is an experienced environmental litigator with particular expertise in handling matters at the intersection of transportation and environmental law, as well as in judicial reviews relating to biodiversity.

Nicholas is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely timely and responsive.

Nicholas is an excellent strategist.

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Selina Lee-Andersen

Band 3

Selina Lee-Andersen is well known for her work in the environmental regulatory compliance space, servicing clients out of the law firm's Vancouver office. Her practice also encompasses advising on the environmental aspects of projects and investments.

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Cindy Vaillancourt

Band 4

Montréal-based Cindy Vaillancourt is frequently sought out by clients for her handling of operational environmental compliance matters, providing further expertise relating to land contamination issues and environmental permit approvals.

Her expertise is invaluable.

Cindy is a highly competent and creative lawyer who is always available for her clients.

Cindy Vaillancourt is wonderful.

Cindy has a perfect combination of legislative knowledge and business-oriented approach that makes her a most valuable partner when dealing with very complex environmental issues.

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Una Radoja

Band 4

Vancouver-based Una Radoja boasts a diverse environmental practice, regularly advising corporate clients on contentious and regulatory matters. She often assists with the approval of corporate transactions and projects undergoing environmental assessments.

Ms. Radoja is extremely talented, efficient and has a solutions-oriented approach to providing advice.

Una is practical, thoughtful and client-oriented.

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Kimberly Howard

Band 5

Calgary-based Kimberly Howard regularly represents energy companies in both contentious and advisory cases, often in relation to contamination claims. Her practice also encompasses permitting and compliance matters.

Kim and her team have provided a superior level of client service with sophisticated and commercially-oriented steer in novel areas of law and policy.

Kimberly is an amazing expert.

Kimberly cuts to the chase quickly, figures out the issue and what the impact will be on our business, legally and beyond. She helps navigate those in an exceptionally strong way.

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