Environmental Offences Defence

Experienced defence in environmental prosecutions, guiding you through investigations and proceedings with a focus on practical outcomes.

Our Approach

Clients who deal with environmental matters face a wide spectrum of orders and prosecutions by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservations and Parks and the federal Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. These include directions in respect of contaminated lands and regulatory orders and directions that can have wide ranging impacts and enormous cost consequences. The environmental lawyers at Mann Lawyers are experienced in defending these Orders on behalf of our clients.

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Offices in Ottawa and Perth     (613) 722-1500

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