TORONTO – Leonard Griffiths, Co-Head of the Bennett Jones Environmental Practice Group, has again been recognized by Chambers and Partners as the only "Star Individual" ranked in Canada for Environmental Law.

Chambers makes special note of Griffiths' stellar reputation for his wide-ranging practice in this field. He advises on major projects and transactions as well as litigation and environmental regulatory law, and is singled out for his expertise in relation to contaminated sites.

Leonard Griffiths is certified by the Law Society of Upper Canada as a specialist in environmental law. Through his broad-based environmental practice, Len assists clients with corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions and financings, environmental management systems and litigation. He represents clients before administrative tribunals and defends clients charged with environmental offenses, and also counsels clients on matters regarding air, water, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, occupational health and safety, and a wide range of other regulatory issues.

The Chambers Guides have been ranking law firms and lawyers since 1990, and now cover 185 jurisdictions throughout the world.

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