Environment

Environmental law suits and litigation
Certificate of authorization and approval under Environment Quality Act (EQA, s. 22, 32)
Land development in the presence of Wetlands ( CA s. 22/32 EQA)
Contaminated site redevelopment
Contaminated land litigation – Brownfields
Municipal certificate of compliance
Municipal permit approvals and services agreements
Quarries and sand pits – Approval process – Acquired rights
Environmental risk management
Environmental administrative measures (EQA)
Administrative penalties
Disguised expropriation
Fisheries Act Prohibitions
Water and riparian rights
Land use conflicts and environmental nuisances
Agricultural land protection
Purchase of agricultural land by non-residents
Hidden defects

Litigation : civil actions for damages and environmental lawsuits, stop-orders and injunctions, prosecutions, appeals, administrative orders and regulatory approvals
Defense of quasi-criminal environmental prosecutions by environmental authorities and managing regulatory investigations
Advice, negotiation, representation and litigation in contaminated property transactions, lease or purchase, due diligence
Assisting clients in their property transaction, due diligence, contractual clauses, regarding their environmental liabilities, etc.
Assisting clients in their relations with consultants and experts of all types
Advice, negotiation, representation with environmental authorities for certificate of authorization required under EQA (s. 22/32) with municipal authorities for project approvals
Advice, representation and litigation in quarry or sand pit operation permits applications with municipalities and environmental regulators and acquired rights disputes
Assisting clients in rezoning of agricultural land and applications before CPTAQ (Québec Protection of Agricultural Land Commission)