Joanna Rosengarten

Joanna Rosengarten, a standout partner in Goodmans' Environmental Group, brings an exhaustive understanding of environmental law to the table. Her expertise spans a diverse array of areas, including the nuanced evaluation and management of environmental risks associated with complex corporate ventures, and guidance on environmental assessments, permitting, and liability issues in significant project developments. Joanna's focus areas are broad, covering sectors like manufacturing, chemicals, mining, infrastructure, brownfield redevelopment, and notably, projects related to clean technology and energy.

She has become a trusted advisor for developers, acquirers, and investors, especially in the realm of renewable, nuclear, and conventional energy assets, including transmission facilities. Joanna is well-versed in the intricacies of emerging environmental legislation, expertly defending environmental prosecutions, managing government orders, overseeing site remediation, and advising on product stewardship.

Moreover, Joanna's practice extends into climate change, environmental, social, and governance (ESG), and energy law, offering strategic counsel on compliance with greenhouse gas reporting, carbon offset credits, and the strategies and risks associated with achieving net-zero commitments.

Acknowledged by top legal directories like Chambers Global and The Best Lawyers in Canada for her leadership in environmental law, Joanna's accolades also include recognitions in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory for her environmental law and ESG expertise. Her insights are sought after in special editions focused on infrastructure, energy, and global mining.

Beyond her professional achievements, Joanna is deeply involved in the legal community, often sharing her knowledge as a speaker and writer on environmental and climate change matters. Her background as an adjunct professor of environmental law at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law underscores her commitment to education in her field.

Educated in science at Queen's University before pursuing law at the University of Toronto, Joanna's multifaceted education supports her holistic approach to environmental law. Her affiliations with the Ontario Bar Association and the Law Society of Ontario, among others, highlight her active engagement with the legal profession since her call to the Ontario Bar in 2004.

Joanna's contributions to Goodmans and the broader legal and environmental communities are invaluable, showcasing her as a leading figure in navigating the evolving landscape of environmental and climate law.