Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP Recognized in Chambers Canada Guide 2027
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP is pleased to announce its continued recognition in the Chambers Canada Guide 2027, the annual guide that identifies leading lawyers and law firms across Canada.
The firm has once again been ranked in Environment - Nationwide (Canada), reflecting Willms & Shier's position as a leading environmental law firm and its commitment to providing practical, strategic, and business-focused legal advice to clients across Canada.
"We are honoured to be recognized in the Chambers Canada Gude 2027. We are proud of the trust our clients place in us, the strength of our team, and our commitment to providing practical, strategic environmental law advice across Canada. We thank our clients and peers for their continued confidence and support. We also congratulate our ranked lawyers on this achievement and thank everyone who contributed to this recognition.”
John Georgakopoulos and Joanna Vince, Co-Managing Partners
The firm is proud to recognize the following partners who were individually ranked in the 2027 guide:
John Georgakopoulos, Co-Managing Partner, is recognized for his extensive experience in environmental law, with particular expertise in environmental compliance, due diligence, and related regulatory matters.
Chambers participants noted:
“Willms & Shier lawyers are experts in Canadian environmental law. I can count on the firm to help keep me up to date and provide strategic solutions to client issues."
Marc McAree is recognized as a leading environmental law practitioner with significant experience in complex contamination matters, operational incidents, environmental compliance, and regulatory issues.
Clients and peers commented:
"Marc McAree provides sophisticated legal advice in the context of the commercial and business realities of clients. He has excellent knowledge of Canadian environmental law."
Joanna Vince, Co-Managing Partner, is recognized for her broad environmental law practice and her work advising clients on environmental compliance, regulatory matters, and strategic legal solutions.
Clients and peers commented:
"Joanna is very intelligent. She is an expert in legal strategy and delivers client-oriented results with great success."
Anand Srivastava is recognized for his experience advising clients on matters involving historical contamination and complex environmental liability issues.
Clients and peers commented:
"Anand is professional, knowledgeable and practical. His advice is comprehensive."
About Chambers
Chambers and Partners is a leading independent legal research and rankings organization. Its rankings are based on extensive research, including interviews with clients, in-house counsel, and legal practitioners across Canada and around the world.
About Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP
Willms & Shier Environmental Lawyers LLP is Canada's leading environmental law firm. The firm advises clients across Canada on environmental, Indigenous, energy, regulatory, municipal, corporate-commercial, and litigation matters, providing practical and strategic solutions to complex legal challenges.