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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Environment

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Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

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Osler’s environmental experts provide environmental advice relating to all aspects of major project development, including environmental assessments, approvals and permits, waste and soil, contaminated lands, and general environmental compliance. The team provides strategic and ongoing advice on the environmental implication of major projects. In addition, Osler represents clients in all aspects of environmental litigation, including civil actions, prosecutions, class actions, administrative hearings and judicial review applications.

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Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a notable law firm with a strong track record for advising clients on a variety of environmental matters, including project development, environmental assessment reviews, contaminated land and general compliance issues. The practice is additionally well positioned to represent clients in environmental litigation, such as administrative hearings and civil actions, as well as in the tribunal appeal process. Its regulatory, environmental, Aboriginal and land (REAL) group is respected for its representation of clients from the energy and natural resources sector. The team is primarily based out of the Toronto and Calgary offices, with national reach across Canada.

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Work Highlights

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP represented Pembina Pipeline in the regulatory approval of the Taylor to Gordondale Project.

Strengths

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt is a firm that offers sophisticated legal advice in a user-friendly manner. The lawyers are commercially aware and able to synthesise legal concepts into commercially relevant advice.

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  • Osler has a very solid understanding of our business model and commercial characteristics and is able to apply this knowledge to provide a very well-reasoned perspective on our issues and opportunities.

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  • The firm is adept at finding solutions for clients to be able to accomplish goals within the confines of law and regulations, including using creative solutions.

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  • The firm's speed and efficiency of service are big strengths.

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  • Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt has great bench strength, and its industry knowledge is also great.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Shawn Denstedt KC
    Shawn Denstedt KC

    Shawn Denstedt KC

    Operating out of Calgary, Shawn Denstedt KC is chair emeritus at Osler. He is an accomplished environmental lawyer who is well versed in regulatory issues arising in the energy and natural resources industries and regularly advises on permitting issues.

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  • Jennifer Fairfax
    Jennifer Fairfax

    Jennifer Fairfax

    Toronto-based Jennifer Fairfax is active in environmental assessments as well as remediation and contamination matters. Her practice additionally covers the environmental aspects of corporate transactions and regulatory compliance. She acts on behalf of a range of national and international clients, often in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • Jennifer Fairfax helps the client achieve business goals using creative solutions to legal issues, and leverages strong relationships with regulators to help guide clients and develop solutions.

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    • Jennifer is very responsive and easy to work with. She's very practical, has keen insights and is quick to know what the next steps should be.

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    • Jennifer is always quick to respond when something urgent comes up and makes sure we have the information we need to make good decisions.

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    • She is practical when giving advice, can distil complex regulatory frameworks into simple principles and communicates these principles well.

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    • She is super responsive and engaged on all issues. Jennifer understands the unique challenges of my business and asks great questions in trying to continually grow her knowledge in my business area.

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  • Brad Gilmour
    Brad Gilmour

    Brad Gilmour

    Based in Calgary, Brad Gilmour is well known for his experience in the environmental space, having guided a number of clients through investigations and site remediations.

    • Brad Gilmour is brilliant. He's at the top of his game in regulatory law.

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    • Brad can synthesise lots of key information and key details.

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    • I very much appreciate his practical and realistic advice.

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    • Brad has a breadth of experience that is invaluable. He provides practical advice.

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  • Sander Duncanson
    Sander Duncanson

    Sander Duncanson

    Sander Duncanson is recognised for his commendable environment practice, particularly in relation to significant energy, infrastructure and oil and gas projects.

    • Sander is so practical and always incredible.

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    • He is good at responding quickly, clearly and succinctly, and as a result you get really great value for work.

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    • Sander is an incredibly gifted lawyer, and he is great on his feet.

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  • Evan Barz
    Evan Barz

    Evan Barz

    Evan Barz has expertise in complex environmental regulatory matters and disputes.

    • Evan is extremely thorough and demonstrates great skill.

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