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).

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Key clients

  • British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro)
  • The Province of British Columbia
  • Direct Energy Regulated Services
  • TransAlta Corporation
  • Powerex Corp

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Clara Ferguson

Other key lawyers

Jeff Christian, Lana Shipley, Ian Webb, Michael Donaldson KC