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Environment - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Sheahan is a high-quality environmental boutique based in Montréal with an established reputation for environmental law, particularly litigation. The law firm is well placed to handle a wide variety of issues, from contaminated land and remediation to groundwater matters and permitting strategy, as well as the application of specific legislation, such as the Fisheries Act, to industrial clients. Its diverse client roster includes companies from the agriculture, aviation, manufacturing, energy and mining industries.
Strengths
The team's expertise in environmental law, including their knowledge of provincial environmental laws, is undoubtedly one of their strengths.
Sheahan has a solid understanding and experience in environmental law. They have a very good awareness of our business concerns and particularities.
Work Highlights
Sheahan assisted Rio Tinto Fer et Titane in the negotiation and settlement of prosecution under the Federal Fisheries Act regarding the management of mining effluent.
Notable practitioners
Montréal-based Anne-Marie Sheahan is sought out by a prominent roster of clients seeking advice on the full spectrum of issues in the environmental space, including environmental assessments, permitting, remediation and regulatory compliance.
Anne-Marie is a very strong lawyer in environmental law.
Anne-Marie has an excellent approach and understanding of the files. This advice suggests creative and economical solutions within the framework of environmental laws.
Anne-Marie is a very practical and business-oriented lawyer. She has really specific knowledge of the province of Québec.
Mariko Khan is developing a reputation in the Québec market for her ability to advise on a broad array of issues. Recent work has seen her handling transactional, permitting and compliance matters.