Adam Chamberlain, a Toronto-based partner who has advised clients on environmental matters for more than 20 years, has been named leader of Gowling WLG's Climate Change and Environmental Law Group in Canada.

Throughout his career, Chamberlain has built a noteworthy environmental practice. Certified as a specialist in both environmental and Indigenous law by the Law Society of Ontario, he is involved in intricate matters related to climate change, greenhouse gas emissions regulations, defense of environmental prosecutions, and natural resource regulations, among other areas.

"I'm honoured to assume this leadership role, and I'm eager to work with our unparalleled group of environmental practitioners to grow the reach and reputation of our firm's Canadian environmental law efforts," said Chamberlain, who is an active member of the bar in all three of Canada's territories, as well as Ontario.

"Our clients know we have a knowledge base that uniquely equips us to handle any number of complex environmental matters," he added. "We're ready for what lies ahead, especially as climate change and a host of environmental issues become more and more topical for businesses, Indigenous organizations, and government bodies across Canada."

Beyond leading the Climate Change and Environmental Law Group in Canada, Chamberlain is also an active member of the firm's Indigenous Law and Canada North Groups. As part of his day-to-day work, he acts as environmental assessment (EA) counsel on a number of large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, mining, wastewater, and waste sectors – many of which are based in Northern Canada. His strategic legal advice is often employed in providing assistance to Indigenous groups, including Inuit, Métis, and First Nations peoples.

In addition to providing counsel to Indigenous peoples on a broad range of matters, including infrastructure projects – which involves blending extensive environmental law and policy knowledge with sound risk management analysis – he also works often with governments, agencies of governments, and private companies on related matters.

A noted speaker on environmental legal issues, Chamberlain recently was guest lecturer at the Nunavut Law Program in Iqaluit, lecturing on the implications of the Nunavut Devolution Agreement in Principle on environmental and natural resource law in Nunavut. He was also a guest lecturer at Melbourne Law School late last year, where he led a session on partnering with Indigenous peoples in construction projects, as well as the environmental impacts of those projects, in Northern Canada.

Climate Change and Environmental Law at Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG's Canadian Climate Change and Environmental Law Group combines the strength and flexibility of a global, full-service law firm with the expertise and quality of service of a boutique environmental practice.

We help clients anticipate new developments in environmental law, delivering practical advice and effective representation that helps clients address environmental issues as they arise.

To learn more about Gowling WLG's environmental law services in Canada, please click here.