Farris is delighted to welcome Andrea Akelaitis to the Partnership effective January 1, 2026. Andrea is one of Canada’s leading lawyers in the areas of environmental and regulatory law, including contaminated sites, permitting and air quality issues, and has been recognized for her expertise by Best Lawyers in Canada, Lexpert and Chambers Canada; and as a national leader in Who’s Who Legal Canada.  Andrea has acted for a range of Canada’s leading corporations on environmental law issues and in First Nations matters involving important Aboriginal law and environmental assessment issues. She has appeared before all levels of court in BC and has acted as advisor and co-counsel on many important contaminated sites matters, including before the Environmental Appeal Boards of both BC and Alberta. Andrea is called to the bars of BC and Alberta.