A dominant force in Western Canada, Vancouver-headquartered Lawson Lundell LLP is considered by many as a leader for power regulation matters in BC, while it additionally enjoys close links with utilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The team enjoys a particularly strong relationship with trophy client BC Hydro; notably, energy and utilities specialist Jeff Christian (Vancouver/Calgary) is representing BC Hydro as a member of the Canadian delegation negotiating a modernized Columbia River Treaty with the US. Clara Ferguson (Vancouver/Calgary) is also a leading regulatory specialist. The group further includes transactional partner Lana Shipley (Vancouver); Ian Webb (Vancouver), who advises on regulatory and commercial matters; and energy litigator, Michael Donaldson KC (Calgary).
Key clients
- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro)
- The Province of British Columbia
- Direct Energy Regulated Services
- TransAlta Corporation
- Powerex Corp
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Clara Ferguson