Environment

Torys

The environmental law practice at Torys is ‘well-informed, up-to-date and strategic’. Demonstrating strong skill sets across all relevant industries, including energy and natural resources, transport, infrastructure, chemicals and consumer products, the team is particularly distinguished by its expertise in nuclear-related matters. Toronto’s Dennis Mahony chairs the practice and acted alongside the litigation group to represent Canadian National Railway on a judicial review of the federal environmental process in connection with its Milton Logistics Hub. The group also includes Toronto-based Michael Fortier, who is recognized for his record in the nuclear sphere; Toronto’s Tyson Dyck, who specializes in climate change law; and Calgary-based Lou Cusano, who is noted for energy-related work.

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Testimonials

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‘Torys is reliably well-informed, up-to-date and strategic in its thinking on a wide range of topics bearing on clients' interests. The environmental law team consistently delivers superlative work with a collaborative approach that allows it to effectively integrate with clients' internal and external teams.’
‘More so than other environmental law practices in Canada, it is open to working collaboratively with other (non-lawyer) experts and specialists, enabling the best advice to be developed and implemented. It is highly responsive, engaged and well-connected.’
‘I have worked with many environmental lawyers across Canada, and there is no one I would want in my corner – or my clients’ corner – more than Dennis Mahony. He looks beyond the narrow question of a specific legal point to see the big picture, to see risks and opportunities often missed by others.’
‘Dennis Mahony is thoughtful and deliberative, he is benignly artful in building support and advancing clients’ interests. And, just as importantly, he is a pleasure to work with – good-humoured and affable, considerate and conscientious.’
‘The key strengths of Torys' team are experience, knowledge, the responsiveness of the lawyers (and how personable they are) and its interest in our project. The team is focused on helping us achieve success.’
‘Michael Fortier is a very experienced partner. Always keen to assist. He is a real asset on our team and has worked with individuals across our organization from junior levels to the CEO and Board of Directors.’
‘The team posses a high degree of competence in the environmental field to back its strong legal capabilities.’
‘Lawyers are highly competent, thorough, friendly and timely. Most of our interactions have been with Michael Fortier.’

Key clients

Canadian National Railway
Ontario Power Generation
Resolute Forest Products (formerly AbitibiBowater)
NOVA Chemicals
Brookfield Asset Management

Work highlights

Advised Canadian National Railway on a variety of matters across the country, including on the federal approval process for its Milton Logistics Hub.
Advised Ontario Power Generation on a number of matters, including on the Darlington small modular reactor project.
Advised Resolute Forest Products (formerly AbitibiBowater) on environmental regulatory and permitting matters in connection with its historical Ontario operations.

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