Lawyer Profile

Leonard J. Griffiths

Toronto, Ontario

Leonard J. Griffiths

Overview

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. Len counsels clients on matters regarding air, water, hazardous and non-hazardous wastes, chemical substances management (import, export and use), product liability, occupational health and safety, and a wide range of other regulatory issues.

Practice Areas

  • Aboriginal Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Banking/Finance
  • Environmental Law
  • Civil Litigation

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1985 (ON)

Professional Details

Selected Decisions

Client Work Select Experience LSI Industries (Nasdaq; LYTS), a manufacturer of commercial lighting and display solutions, in its acquisition of Canada’s Best Store Fixtures, a provider of retail fixtures and custom store design solutions for grocery, quick service restaurant, c-store, banking and specialty retail environments Kinross Gold Corporation with environmental review, regulatory permitting and Aboriginal community relations for the Great Bear project Capvest Partners in its acquisition of Recochem, a Quebec based manufacturer of aftermarket transportation and household fluids. 48North Cannabis Corp. in its $50-million acquisition by HEXO Corp. 1908 GP Inc., in the fo