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Richard King

Richard King

Canada 2027

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About

Provided by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Richard King is national Co-Chair of Osler’s Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group. Richard practises energy regulatory, Indigenous and environmental law. Richard’s Indigenous law practice focuses on consultation and accommodation of Indigenous groups regarding large natural resource projects (primarily in the energy and mining sectors).

Richard assists clients with advice on the duty to consult, the preparation of Indigenous consultation policies and reports, and negotiating and developing impact benefit and other agreements.

He has been extensively involved in the Ontario energy sector for many years and advises clients on commercial and regulatory matters related to power project development, energy conservation programs and utility regulation. He also advises clients on power transmission and generation projects in Ontario and regularly appears on behalf of clients before the Ontario Energy Board and the Canada Energy Regulator (formerly the National Energy Board). Richard teaches Regulatory Theory in the Energy and Infrastructure LL.M. Program at Osgoode Hall Law School.

Richard’s environmental practice focuses on the environmental aspects of major infrastructure projects, as well as toxic substance regulation and product stewardship matters. Richard is a former adjunct professor of Environmental Law at Western University.

Career

London School of Economics and Political Science, LL.M.

Osgoode Hall Law School, LL.B.

York University, M.E.S.

University of Western Ontario, B.Sc.

Bar Admission: Ontario, 1996

Professional Memberships

Association of Power Producers of Ontario

Electricity Distributors Association

Ontario Energy Association

Ontario Waterpower Association (former committee member Class EA for Waterpower)

Ontario Bar Association (Aboriginal section)

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Chambers Canada Guide

Aboriginal Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Operating out of the Toronto office, Richard King co-chairs Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt's regulatory, Indigenous and environmental group and is a seasoned lawyer in the Indigenous law space, with extensive experience representing clients regarding energy and infrastructure projects.

Energy: Nuclear - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard King serves as co-chair of the firm's national regulatory, indigenous and environmental group. He is notably adept in assisting clients with First Nation matters in the nuclear space.

Energy: Power (Regulatory) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Richard King offers expertise in energy regulation and advises clients on environmental and Aboriginal law issues relating to project development, regularly appearing before the Ontario Energy Board. He is based in Toronto.

Strengths

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  • Richard has a deep understanding of our business, and it is a pleasure to reach out to him for advice.

    Aboriginal LawChambers Canada Guide
  • Richard knows the business and has excellent strategic advice, whilst remaining practical.

    Aboriginal LawChambers Canada Guide

Ranked Individuals at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP (220)

Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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