We are pleased to announce that Anne-Frédérique Bourret has joined the firm as a partner in the Environmental group, a practice recognized as Band 1 by Chambers Canada.
Anne-Frédérique is a trusted adviser to clients navigating complex environmental matters. Her expertise spans transactional support and regulatory guidance on issues such as permitting and environmental assessment processes, contamination discovery, neighborhood disturbances, changes in land use, cessation of designated activities and the management of atmospheric emissions, wastewater and/or hazardous materials. She now joins an exceptional team of Chambers-ranked partners – Marie-Claude Bellemare, Sarah Powell and Alex Pike – women who are driving innovation in one of the leading Environmental practices in Canada.
With a wealth of experience, Anne-Frédérique is a sought-after speaker at industry conferences and a prolific author on environmental issues. Prior to joining Davies, she was a partner at prominent national and Québec law firms.
Learn more about Anne-Frédérique.
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