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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 3

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 acted as counsel to Starlight Energy Canada in regulatory and environmental approvals and advice related to renewable project developments.

Strengths

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  • Osler provides an excellent level of service. The lawyers are commercial, knowledgeable and provide practical advice.

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  • The work the Osler team does is excellent.

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  • Osler is able to communicate with both C-suite executives and front-line workers in a manner that relates to their level of expertise and knowledge in environmental law.

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  • Osler has a thorough and pragmatic approach to resolving litigious matters as efficiently as possible.

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  • Osler has a good depth of bench and breadth of experience.

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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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  • 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 is extremely thorough and has a great depth of knowledge. He has relationships with people within government and regulatory bodies, which is helpful in helping things move smoothly.

      Environment respondentCanada

    • Brad gives reasonable and well-articulated advice. I find him to be very knowledgeable and very strategic with putting our position forward.

      Environment respondentCanada

    • Brad has great knowledge in the area and is extremely responsive. His connections with the regulators and investigators are invaluable in moving these matters to a quick and successful resolution.

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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's pragmatic approach to litigation seeks to find the most efficient manner to settle the matter for the client. She has an excellent grasp of her client's appetite for risk.

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    • Jennifer is extremely knowledgeable and has significant experience dealing with regulators in various circumstances. Her advice is practical and collaborative.

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    • Jennifer is timely and an expert in her field.

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  • Evan Barz
    Evan Barz

    Evan Barz

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

    • Evan is a talented lawyer.

      Environment respondentCanada

    • Evan is responsive and gives clear guidance about what needs to be done.

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