Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Corporate ＆ Commercial; Environmental ＆ Aboriginal

Anne Drost is a Partner in the Business Law Group with over 30 years of experience in working with clients in the railway and energy industries. Anne’s practice focuses on commercial transactions, project development and regulatory compliance matters and proceedings before administrative tribunals.

She has been involved in significant and complex transactions including cross-border rail acquisitions and mergers. Anne provides legal and practical advice to clients at all stages of project development, including obtaining regulatory approvals and permits, and devising and implementing land acquisition strategies. She also advises clients on matters relating to Indigenous law, such as consultation requirements, as well drafting and negotiating agreements with Indigenous communities.

Anne represents clients in regulatory proceedings before the Canadian Transportation Agency and the Canadian Energy Regulator.

Anne is fluent in English and French.