Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP fields one of the deepest environmental law benches in Canada, with the ability to call on experts in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec. It is additionally distinguished by its experience across all key industry sectors, as well as by its coverage of the full range of permitting, environmental assessments, project approvals and corporate support work, among other areas. Jonathan Kahn (Toronto) steers the department and is a go-to specialist for complex, high-stakes cases. The group further draws on the senior expertise of Charles Kazaz (Montreal/Toronto), who has a focus on the industrial, mining and waste-management sectors; Tony Crossman (Vancouver), who is equipped to handle regulatory work, due diligence and litigation; Lana Finney (Toronto), whose track record spans land contamination, permitting, regulatory compliance and litigation; and Terri-Lee Oleniuk (Calgary), who is recommended for energy-related work.
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Key clients
- Aira Wind Power
- Barrick Gold
- Imperial Oil
- Rubicon Carbon
- Saint-Gobain
- Sycamore Partners Management
- Three Hills Solar Power Corp
- Trans-Northern Pipeline
Work highlights
- Represented Imperial Oil in multiple contaminated lands actions commenced by neighbouring property owners.
- Advised Rubicon on its investment in carbon streaming opportunities in the voluntary carbon market.
- Advised several suppliers situated throughout Canada on the sale of hydrogen, and associated hydrogen credits, pursuant to the Canada Clean Fuels Regulation.
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Jonathan Kahn