Environment

About

Provided by Stikeman Elliott LLP

As regulations multiply and public scrutiny intensifies, environmental issues are emerging as a significant consideration in almost every business decision in Canada. Our team develops effective and innovative strategies for dealing with potential environmental liabilities in a transactional context as well as risk management solutions for the day-to-day operations of our clients. When an administrative tribunal or litigation cannot be avoided, we also provide strategic dispute resolution and litigation support. Clients benefit from our experience and reputation with key regulators across Canada.

Effective engagement with all stakeholders is critical to the success of projects and developments that affect Indigenous interests. Stikeman Elliott brings its leading business law expertise to the rapidly evolving Indigenous legal landscape, working with our clients to create economically and environmentally viable business solutions that encourage empowerment, participation and long-term project support from all participants.

We have particular expertise in the assessment, negotiation and strategic management of Indigenous issues for project developers on treaty and non-treaty lands. We represent developers and First Nations groups across Canada in on-going projects regarding the growth of infrastructure, energy production and natural resource extraction.