Miller Thomson’s environmental law group frequently handles high-stakes litigation, regulatory compliance and transactional support mandates. Well equipped to advise clients across all of Canada’s key business sectors — including energy, natural resources, real estate and manufacturing — the team contributes experience in contaminated sites, brownfield redevelopment and resource projects. Key figures include Toronto-based department head Tamara Farber, who advises on both transactional and contentious matters; Vaughan-based associate counsel Bryan Buttigieg, a seasoned environmental law veteran; and environmental litigator Tim Pritchard, who recently joined the Vancouver office from JFK Law LLP.
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Key clients
- City of Brossard
- Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation
- Revolve Renewable Power
Work highlights
Advised Nunavut Nukkiksautiit Corporation on all aspects of a hydroelectric project that will replace Iqaluit’s diesel-based power system with clean water-generated energy.
Advised Revolve Renewable Power Corp on the refinancing of a C$3.9m acquisition loan for the purchase of Wind River Power Corporation’s assets.
Represented the City of Brossard in a class action involving claims of nuisance related to noise, dust and traffic allegedly stemming from urban planning decisions connected to the development of Quartier Dix30.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Tamara Farber
Practice head
Tamara Farber
Other key lawyers
Bryan Buttigieg; Tim Pritchard; Aaron Atcheson; Sarah Hansen