Lawyer Profile
Magdalena Hanebach
Toronto, Ontario

Overview
### Bio
Magda Hanebach is a Toronto-based Gowling WLG nuclear law associate licensed to practise law in both Ontario and New York. Her practice focuses on various aspects of the nuclear industry, relating to existing nuclear facilities, as well as the development of new build nuclear programs and facilities - from legislative and regulatory matters and issues regarding nuclear liability, to contracting strategies, project development, financing, and risk mitigation strategies.
She has advised numerous domestic and international private and public sector clients, including owners, investors, and contractors across the supply chain. Magda's practice also involves civil and commercial litigation, and the representation of clients in court proceedings, arbitrations and mediations.
Magda's involvement in the nuclear industry extends beyond Gowling WLG. She is treasurer and an elected member of the board of the Canadian Nuclear Law Organisation and member of the International Nuclear Law Association and Women in Nuclear (WiN) Canada. Magda is also the organizer of the CNLO Nuclear Law School, an annual two-day event for lawyers and industry participants within the Canadian nuclear industry.
From 2019 to 2023, Magda has been recognized as a "Rising Star" in the Legal 500's annual "Energy and Natural Resources: Power" guide.
### Career & education
#### Career highlights
2015
Canadian Nuclear Law Organisation, Treasurer
#### Education
2010
Brooklyn Law School, JD (cum laude)
2004
Queen's University, BA Hons.
#### Languages
English
Polish
##### Memberships
- Ontario Bar Assocation
- Law Society of Ontario
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2013 (ON); 2014 (NY)
Professional Details
Awards & Recognition
Legal 500 Canada 2020 (Rising Star) (2019)
Legal 500 Canada 2021 (Rising Star) (2020)
The Legal 500 Canada 2022 Rising Star (2021)
The Legal 500 Canada 2023 Rising Star (2022)
The Legal 500 Canada 2024 Rising Star (2023)
The Legal 500 Canada 2025 Leading Associate (2024)
The Legal 500 Canada 2026 Leading Associate (2025)