McKercher LLP has extensive experience in the Saskatchewan and Federal environmental regulatory regime, which experience is derived from our work with the diverse industries operating in our Province. Our lawyers provide experienced, strategic and innovative advice on the full spectrum of environmental legal issues, including: business transactions; property development and brownfields; civil, regulatory and administrative law matters; and litigation and dispute resolution. We have advised on environmental matters to all major areas of Saskatchewan industry including: real estate, uranium, potash, oil & gas, forestry, agricultural as well as light industrial and commercial facilities. Our lawyers have taken an active role alongside industry and government in the development and implementation of The Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010 (Saskatchewan) and The Saskatchewan Environmental Code.
McKercher LLP offers a broad range of environmental legal services:
- Manage environmental aspects of all types of business transactions, including: mergers & acquisition, divestitures, project development and leasing
- Oversee environmental due diligence investigations and provide advice to clients on environmental risk, the negotiation representations, warranties, indemnities and disclosure schedules relating to environmental matters
- Advise on environmental permits, approvals and licences, and procedures and policies to help our clients achieve and maintain compliance with environmental laws
- Assist clients in the negotiations with governmental authorities relating to the granting or transfer of environmental permits, response to notices of violation and achievement of compliance of operations and the approval of remediation plans, risk assessments and other environmental reports
- Advise and represent corporations, officers, directors and employees in connection with all types of environmental issues, including regulatory investigations, governmental orders, internal investigations compliance with environmental standards and occupational health and safety issues
