Bennett Jones LLP’s environmental law team is closely aligned with the firm’s signature energy and natural resources offering, bringing strong experience in matters relating to energy and mining projects. Other practice strong suits include agribusiness, infrastructure projects and water and wastewater systems. Toronto-based department head Leonard Griffiths is widely admired for his broad expertise that spans transactional support, regulatory compliance and contentious proceedings. The group also draws on Toronto-based Sarah Gilbert, who advises on environmental compliance, contaminated sites, incident response and waste management; and Calgary’s Shawn Munro, who combines skill sets in environmental law, energy regulation and Indigenous law. Radha Curpen and Sharon Singh recently left the firm.
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Key clients

  • Kinross Gold Corporation
  • Osisko Development Corp
  • Westbridge Renewable Energy Corporation
  • Varme Energy
  • Alberta Justice
  • Brookfield Renewable Partners

Lawyers

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Shawn Munro

Practice head

Leonard Griffiths

Other key lawyers

Sarah Gilbert; Shawn Munro; Julia Schatz; David Bursey