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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Environment

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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Rankings

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Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott offers a strong bench of highly skilled practitioners frequently engaged by a roster of leading corporate clients to advise on a variety of complex environmental matters, including the environmental aspects of transactions and financings. The law firm's environmental law group additionally offers considerable expertise in assisting with permitting and environmental assessment issues arising from renewable energy projects. It is also noted for its cross-border capabilities, particularly involving the USA.

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Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott LLP represented GFL Environmental in an environmental services business sale valued at CAD8 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm offers deep bench strength and knowledge in the environmental area. Stikeman Elliott's advice is results-oriented and practical.

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  • The counselling provided by the team at Stikeman Elliott is completed professionally and with our best interest as a priority.

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  • The team at Stikeman Elliott is great in litigation. The team is very responsive and can provide advice anytime.

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  • Stikeman Elliott knows the industry and our business well. The firm provides on-point legal advice and is super strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Myriam Fortin
    Myriam Fortin

    Myriam Fortin

    Montréal-based Myriam Fortin is recognised for her handling of environmental regulatory issues, often acting for manufacturers and natural resources companies. Her expertise in this field is wide-ranging, encompassing environmental impact assessments and wastewater management, as well as transactional and remediation matters.

    • Myriam has an in-depth knowledge of our platform and a pragmatic approach.

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    • Myriam knows the subject inside and out and has a great understanding.

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    • She is a great lawyer.

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  • Patrick Duffy
    Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy

    Based in Toronto, Patrick Duffy advises on environmental assessments and contamination issues, alongside his broader focus on project development and energy regulatory matters. He has experience appearing before the Environmental Review Tribunal.

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  • Patrick Welsh
    Patrick Welsh

    Patrick Welsh

    Toronto-based Patrick Welsh advises a range of clients, including natural resources, manufacturing and infrastructure companies, on transactional and development mandates.

    • Patrick Welsh is very talented.

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    • Patrick has vast knowledge of the environmental landscape, with an eye for detail and an exceptional ability to deliver the right answer or result with timely service.

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    • He is very professional and easy to work with.

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