Maya Stano

Maya Stano is the leader of Gowling WLG’s Canadian Environmental Law Practice Group, and a partner based out of the firm’s Vancouver office. Her practice focuses on environmental, Indigenous, natural resource, corporate and construction law.

Maya represents both companies and Indigenous Nations on a wide range of matters, including with respect to mining, forestry, energy, oil and gas, hydro and nuclear projects. Her services include corporate structuring, regulatory matters, due diligence, permitting, land rights and governance. As a trusted legal advisor, Maya assists clients by providing timely advice at all stages of the project lifecycle, from concept to completion. From early planning and tenure applications through construction and operations, to final closure, decommissioning and reclamation, Maya delivers straightforward guidance to protect and successfully advance her clients’ interests.

Maya’s experience in environmental law includes providing strategic regulatory advice and representation on environmental impact assessments, carbon credit regime, natural resource development, major infrastructure projects, regulatory compliance and ESG matters.