Aboriginal Law

Clifford Proudfoot KC advises on a range of matters including environmental assessments and court challenges to the issuance of mining permits. Based in Vancouver, he serves as the firm's managing partner.

"Clifford is an expert within this field - he is the type of person I would trust as a second opinion."

Vancouver-based Brad Armstrong KC regularly assists clients with environmental assessment reviews, including the public hearing phases. He is well versed in acting for mining and oil pipeline companies, particularly with regard to projects located in the Canadian North.

"He's a strong lawyer."

Jeff Christian is an esteemed litigator who practises out of the firm's Vancouver and Calgary offices. He routinely acts for utilities and service providers in the power sector, with extensive experience appearing before provincial and federal regulators, such as the Canada Energy Regulator.

"Jeff is an invaluable negotiator and provides critical strategic and legal advice."

Calgary-based John Olynyk advises on the Indigenous law aspects of mining and oil and gas operations. He is noted for his regulatory work, and market commentators highlight his presence on significant disputes in the Aboriginal law space.

Keith Bergner has experience representing clients in the Aboriginal law elements of major energy projects. He represents clients including corporations and governmental bodies out of the team's Vancouver office.

"Keith provides an excellent level of service. He is also knowledgeable and brings a strategic perspective."

"He's a terrific lawyer with strong expertise."

Vancouver-based Clara Ferguson's growing power practice sees her advising on regulatory compliance matters across BC and Alberta. She represents major utility clients in a wide array of proceedings, including facilities applications and market design.

Lana Shipley is a Vancouver-based lawyer who provides Aboriginal law advice on corporate and commercial transactions, as well as operations. She acts for clients in a variety of industry sectors, including mining and manufacturing.

Ian Webb represents public utilities and alternative energy producers in a wide range of regulatory matters, including advising on requirements and compliance. He has further experience concerning rate regulation and is based in Vancouver.

Lewis Manning is noted for his handling of rate and facilities applications before the Alberta Utilities Commission and the Alberta Energy Regulator. Based in Calgary, he has significant experience across regulatory matters arising out of the electricity and oil and gas sectors.

"Lewis is a great resource and he is very experienced."

"Lewis is a wonderful hearing-room lawyer. He is great at taking a hearing panel through an argument and making them understand what needs to be understood."

Calgary-based Paul Negenman represents oil and gas exploration and production companies in a range of corporate mandates, including joint ventures and dispositions.

"He's practical, easy to work with, and fun to work with!"