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Provided by Lawson Lundell LLP

With a significant presence in British Columbia, Alberta and the Northwest Territories, Lawson Lundell has helped conventional oil gas producers, oil sands and non-conventional oil and gas developers, refiners, retailers, local distribution companies, governments, independent power producers, electric utilities and regulators pursue their interests in finding, developing, producing, transporting, exporting and selling energy resources. We have provided advice relating to such matters as corporate structure, joint venture agreements, asset acquisitions, share offerings, construction contracts and activities, permitting, Indigenous consultation and economic regulation.

Specific areas of knowledge that continue to prove important to our energy sector clients include Project Development, Acquisitions & Divestitures, Environmental, Regulatory, Electricity, Climate Change/Emissions Tracking, and Indigenous


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What the Team is Known For

Lawson Lundell is a strong Vancouver-based law firm that provides advice to clients in connection with environmental assessment and approval processes for major projects in Western Canada and the North, as well as overseas. The environmental and regulatory practice's experience cuts across a wide range of sectors including energy, transportation, mining and forestry. The team also provides valuable litigation expertise, with experience representing clients in environmental law matters before the British Columbia Supreme Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. It offers additional strength in matters involving contaminated site remediation and other hazardous waste issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Lawson Lundell advised Newmont Corporation on the due diligence of its acquisition of Newcrest Mining, notably in relation to environmental and permitting issues.

Strengths

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Lawson Lundell has provided strong and well-thought-out strategic advice when facing a multitude of complex regulatory factors. The team is very responsive to requests and timelines.

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Lawson Lundell understand the complexities and have done a very good job to date.

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Lawson Lundell can always be counted on to jump right in on any transaction quickly. The team gets up to speed and immediately starts to add value.

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The whole team is fantastic and functions very well together. Responses are quick, detailed and thorough.

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Lawson Lundell are always quick to respond and are accommodating of our timelines.

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Notable Practitioners

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Brad Armstrong KC
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Brad Armstrong KC
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Senior Statespeople

Vancouver-based Brad Armstrong KC 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.

Brad Armstrong KC is a true environment law practitioner. He is very savvy and business-minded.

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Clifford Proudfoot KC
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Clifford Proudfoot KC
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Eminent Practitioners

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 law firm's managing partner.

Clifford Proudfoot KC is highly experienced and provides excellent strategic advice.

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Jeff Christian
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Jeff Christian
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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 has exceptional strength in strategic advice, proposal and contract development and international negotiations.

Jeff has specialised knowledge and is a highly skilled lawyer.

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John Olynyk
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John Olynyk
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Calgary-based John Olynyk is a distinguished lawyer who advises on the Indigenous law aspects of mining and oil and gas operations. He is noted for his regulatory work, and he is also experienced in disputes in the Aboriginal law space.

John always provides solid support and advice. His service is excellent.

He is very knowledgeable and responsive to our needs.

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

Keith is outstanding in his understanding of Aboriginal law litigation. He is exceptionally personable and client-focused.

Keith is an expert in Indigenous and environmental legal issues in British Columbia. He is an exceptional communicator that delivers clear advice and understands business issues.

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Clara Ferguson
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Clara Ferguson
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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.

Clara is an excellent lawyer and I truly value her advice.

Clara is a knowledgeable and talented lawyer who is responsive and strategic in her approach. She has strong client management skills and is a pleasure to work with.

Clara is an excellent lawyer who provided me with exceptional customer service. There was no problem she could not tackle and she never let the stress of the complex problem show.

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

Paul Negenman is tenacious, knowledgeable, focused and provides solid strategies and options on complex business matters.

Paul is the go-to legal counsel in the Canadian oil business. I have dealt with many lawyers and there is no one I trust more than Paul.

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Ian Webb
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Ian Webb
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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.

Ian is an excellent lawyer, he has a vast knowledge of his area and can be very practical and solutions oriented.

I appreciate Ian's calm demeanour.

Ian Webb is a strong and knowledgeable advocate.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Lawson Lundell LLP

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Aboriginal Law
Brad Armstrong KC
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Brad Armstrong KC
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Senior Statespeople
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John Olynyk
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John Olynyk
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Band 1
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Keith Bergner
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Keith Bergner
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Lana Shipley
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Lana Shipley
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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Paul Negenman
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Paul Negenman
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Energy: Power (Regulatory)
Jeff Christian
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Jeff Christian
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Clara Ferguson
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Clara Ferguson
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Ian Webb
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Ian Webb
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Environment
Brad Armstrong KC
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Brad Armstrong KC
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Clifford Proudfoot KC
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Clifford Proudfoot KC
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Eminent Practitioners
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