Bryan Buttigieg

Miller Thomson

Associate Counsel

100 New Park Place, Suite 700
Vaughan ON, L4K 0H9

+1 905 532 6637

Litigation Star

English
Maltese


Jurisdiction:

Ontario

Practice area:

Environmental


Bryan Buttigieg stands out as a prominent figure in Canadian environmental law, leading Miller Thomson’s Environmental Law Group. Deft in both litigation and advisory roles, Bryan aids in civil litigation cases and regulatory defence concerning environmental and occupational health and safety. His expertise spans brownfields development, site remediation, property financing, and environmental damage claims, with an emphasis on clean-up costs and market value losses. Bryan’s mediation background and representation of corporations and individuals highlight his versatility and client-centred approach. Bryan’s dedication to the field and his clients is unwavering, earning him respect and accolades within the legal community.

Bryan’s commitment to knowledge sharing is evident in his many speaking engagements and publications. From discussing extreme weather events in construction projects to unraveling environmental law complexities, Bryan’s contributions to legal education are extensive. His faculty experience underscores his dedication to shaping the next generation of legal professionals, demonstrating a deep-rooted passion for environmental law advocacy.

With memberships in revered associations like the Canadian Bar Association and recognition from The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, and Chambers Global, Bryan’s commitment to excellence shines through. Recognized as a powerhouse in environmental law, his vast expertise is underscored by certifications such as the Environmental Law Specialist from the Law Society of Ontario.

Updated Jan 2026

  • Environmental counsel to purchaser of former oil refinery property on environmental risk management, regulatory approvals, Record of Site Condition, and brownfield development.

  • Environmental counsel to prominent brownfield developer on the purchase, remediation, development, and subsequent sale of several brownfield sites across Ontario.

  • R. v. Petro-Canada, 2009 CarswellOnt 2224 (trial of a company charged with failing to comply with a condition of its certificate of approval by exceeding the effluent limit for oil and grease from an oil separator).

  • R. v. Petro-Canada, 2008 CarswellOnt 6540 (trial of an employer charged with two counts of failing to take reasonable precautions for the protection of workers under s. 25(2)(h) of the Occupational Health and Safety Act).

  • Ontario (Ministry of Labour) v. Brant Corrosion Control Inc., 2008 CarswellOnt 8593 (trial of a company and two of its employees charged with an aggregate of seven offences contrary to the Occupational Health and Safety Act).

  • Environmental

  • Energy
  • Natural resources

  • LL.B., University of Toronto, 1987
  • B.A., University of Toronto, 1984

  • Ontario, 1989