Environmental

Our extensive experience with environmental law issues derives from our work with diverse industries throughout Saskatchewan. We have provided environmental impact assessment, liability, and due diligence advice on a number of uranium, potash and other hard rock mines and mills, major forestry industries, a major nitrogen fertilizer plant, heavy-oil upgrader and a steel mill, as well as light industrial and commercial facilities., oil and gas facilities, and other more routine undertakings. Our work in the area involves advising on contaminated sites liabilities, site remediation and transporting hazardous materials. Our experience includes many developments valued in the hundreds of millions of dollars.

We provide legal advice on environmental compliance and successor liability, and counsel our clients about the environmental risks associated with mergers and acquisitions. We assist in negotiating an appropriate allocation of the risks (and costs) that environmental liabilities may present. We have developed due diligence systems and policies (including environmental audit programs), provided ongoing advice on environmental regulatory requirements, and conducted client seminars. Should it become necessary, our lawyers provide effective representation litigating claims involving environmental issues and disputes.

Key Contacts

Our Team

  • John Agioritis
  • Len Andrychuk, Q.C.
  • John Gruber
  • Rangi Jeerakathil
    • Representative Work
      • Core team member and author of the recommendations for legislative change in Saskatchewan’s move to a results-based system of environmental regulation: Toward a Results-Based Regulatory System, Clifton Associates Ltd., February, 2009.
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