Chambers Review
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Environment - Nationwide - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Willms & Shier is a highly regarded environmental law boutique headquartered in Toronto, whose services run the gamut of environmental issues from litigation to transactions and regulatory advice. The law firm's clients include a broad range of municipalities and real estate, transportation and energy companies. Particular areas of strength include advising on the redevelopment of contaminated land, obtaining permits and approvals, waste water treatment and management. The law firm has additional offices in Ottawa, Calgary and Yellowknife.
Strengths
Willms & Shier offers outstanding awareness and prompt communication and action on key matters.
The Willms & Shier team has responded to very compressed timelines on a variety of matters.
They are a great asset to have on our team.
The law firm and its lawyers have clearly kept abreast of the changing environment and understand the intricacies of the law.
Willms & Shier provides excellent legal and technical capabilities combined with unsurpassed client relationships and focus.
Notable practitioners
Marc McAree serves as firm co-managing partner from its Toronto office. He is a highly regarded environmental law specialist who is sought out for his expertise in contentious matters, particularly those related to operational incidents and contamination. He additionally provides counsel on environmental compliance.
Marc McAree has been pivotal on a litigation matter.
Marc McAree provides extremely valued professional legal support.
John Georgakopoulos has a notable profile in the environmental law space, with particular expertise in relation to compliance and due diligence. Another major aspect of his practice involves advising on emissions trading and related issues. He serves as firm co-managing partner.