Climate change litigation has emerged and is rapidly expanding in Canada. Partner Alex MacWilliam, Senior Associate Kelly Osaka and Associate David Konkin discuss the recent developments in the litigation landscape, including potential actions against corporations, existing actions against the federal government and non-litigation developments that may impact climate change litigation.

More in-depth analysis on recent developments in climate change litigation in Canada can be found in an article written by Alex MacWilliam, Kelly Osaka, and David Konkin on November 8, 2019.

Read more

Subscribe and stay updated
Receive our latest blog posts by email.
Stay in Touch
Alex MacWilliam

About Alex MacWilliam

Alex is Canada lead for the global Environment and Natural Resources group and the global Climate Change Strategies practice group. He regularly advises Canadian and international clients on all legal issues relating to the environment. These include regulatory approvals, compliance, contaminated land, climate change, transportation of dangerous goods, dealing with regulatory agencies, responses to government policies and the development of internal environmental practices and systems. In 2015, Alex was appointed by the Government of Alberta to be the Chair of the Environmental Appeals Board.

Full bio

Kelly Osaka

About Kelly Osaka

Kelly Osaka is a member of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group and the Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group. In particular, her practice focuses on shareholder disputes, class actions, privacy law claims and regulatory investigations.

Full bio

David P. Konkin

About David P. Konkin

David is a senior associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution group. He has a hybrid practice comprised of government investigations and compliance, such as anti-corruption and bribery, constitutional and administrative law, and traditional commercial litigation.

Full bio

RELATED POSTS