Defend your interests in an environmental dispute.
Authorization denials, construction in natural environments, soil contamination, hazardous emissions, neighbourhood disputes, waste management, contesting decisions: When it comes to concerns about compliance with environmental laws, our team’s expertise and versatility are dedicated to protecting and upholding your rights in disputes with government authorities and third parties.
Environmental laws and regulations, a complex and constantly evolving field spanning multiple jurisdictions, can hinder a project’s development, exposing even the most diligent companies to legal risks.
When an environmental dispute arises, our lawyers draw on their in-depth knowledge of government requirements and processes to ensure your business operations are protected. We defend your interests by providing you with confident guidance throughout the process, whether it involves representing you before the Tribunal administratif du Québec or challenging a decision by filing an appeal for judicial review with the Superior Court.
Drawing on our extensive experience working with a diverse range of industrial clients, BCF assists real estate developers facing environmental liability issues through every stage of the process until the dispute is resolved.
Representative matters illustrating our environmental litigation practice.
2026
Representation of Gaspé Énergies in proceedings resulting in the annulment of a ministerial refusal to grant a drilling authorization and a declaration that a provision of the regulation under the Hydrocarbons Act was inoperative. The decision is under appeal.
2026
Acted as counsel representing the plaintiffs in a class action involving an industrial site in Rouyn-Noranda and the relevant public authorities in connection with alleged atmospheric emissions of contaminants, alleged infringements of certain fundamental rights, and claims for compensation and reduced emissions.
Our lawyers and multidisciplinary professionals master every facet of litigation to guide your decisions, no matter the challenge or strategic context you face.
The firm
Where business meets legal insight.
BCF is the go-to choice for leaders seeking an integrated advisory practice that merges legal precision with business strategy to drive organizational prosperity. With a team of over 600 people — including 320 legal professionals — we dare to break new ground, helping you anticipate risks and craft bold strategies when it matters most.
