LAWYER PROFILE

Leonard Griffiths

Canada 2026

Bennett Jones LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Environment

Nationwide - Canada

10 years ranked

About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

Practice Areas

A certified specialist in environmental law. Len assists clients with corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions and financings, environmental management systems and litigation. Len counsel's clients on environmental matters regarding air, water, health/safety, waste and various other regulatory issues. He also conducts environmental assessments and compliance audits and has been involved in the decommissioning and remediation of many facilities and properties. Areas include manufacturing, energy, petro-chemical, automotive, real estate, waste/recycling, transportation, telecommunications and mining.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario Bar, 1985.

Personal

Len is on the board of directors of Plug'n Drive, a non-profit organization committed to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles and infrastructure to maximize environmental and economic benefits. He was a founder and director of the Mississauga Wolverines Youth Basketball league.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Canada Guide

Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Well-versed in regulatory and compliance matters, Leonard Griffiths is highly experienced in advising on the environmental considerations of sizeable, cross-border corporate transactions. He attracts further plaudits for his work on land contamination, hazardous products and environmental appeals. He is based in Toronto.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Len knows our objectives inside and out and has the experience to exercise tremendous judgment that is very valuable.
EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide
If you have a complicated environmental matter and you need someone to help untangle it, he would be the top choice. He is an outstanding technical practitioner.
EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide
Len is an outstanding lawyer with a remarkable ability to simplify complex environmental matters, making them easily understood. He is widely recognised as a leader in his field.
EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide