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Terri-Lee Oleniuk

Terri-Lee Oleniuk

Canada 2027

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

Nationwide - Canada

10 years ranked

Energy: Power (Regulatory)

Nationwide - Canada

6 years ranked

About

Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Terri-Lee's practice focuses on project-related issues in natural resource development, with a specialization in regulatory, environmental, and Aboriginal law. She assists companies with environmental assessments and regulatory proceedings to secure approvals for major developments across the oil and gas, carbon capture and storage, pipeline, mining (metal, potash, and diamond), natural gas processing, petrochemical, electricity transmission, hydro, solar, wind, and energy storage sectors.

Terri-Lee frequently advises on and negotiates agreements with Indigenous groups. She also represents clients before administrative tribunals in tolls and tariffs proceedings, regulatory investigations, and inquiries, and provides strategic advice on ESG matters.

She has appeared before the Canada Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission, Alberta Land and Property Rights Tribunal, British Columbia Utilities Commission, Alberta Natural Resources Conservation Board, Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board, and federal-provincial joint review panels for environmental assessment proceedings.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Terri-Lee Oleniuk advises oil and gas sector clients on regulatory compliance, as well as on environmental and Aboriginal law, from her base in Calgary.

Energy: Power (Regulatory) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Calgary-based Terri-Lee Oleniuk is sought out for her counsel on the regulatory aspects of renewable project developments, appearing before the Alberta Utilities Commission regarding project applications and regulatory disputes.

Environment - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Terri-Lee Oleniuk is typically sought out for her regulatory expertise. Her environmental practice is complemented by her knowledge of energy regulation and Aboriginal law, particularly in relation to solar projects. She is based in Calgary.

Aboriginal Law - Nationwide - Canada

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Terri-Lee Oleniuk is based in the firm's Calgary office and focuses her practice on regulatory, environmental and Indigenous law issues involving major energy projects.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • She is an exceptional adviser and counsellor.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Terri-Lee Oleniuk is super-smart.

    Energy: Power (Regulatory)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Terri-Lee is an intelligent and professional legal counsel.

    Energy: Power (Regulatory)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Terri-Lee Oleniuk truly stands out. She goes the extra mile to ensure clients are satisfied and genuinely wants them to succeed. She is a trusted, results-oriented and highly strategic leader.

    EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide
  • She has strategic judgement and calm leadership on complex matters.

    EnvironmentChambers Canada Guide

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