The ‘strategic’ team at Fasken is routinely instructed by clients in the energy, oil-and-gas, mining, forestry, real estate, transportation and aquaculture sectors for its expertise in M&A, securities and tax transactions, as well as litigation involving Indigenous issues. The practice is directed by Vancouver-based Kevin O’Callaghan, who specializes in litigation, Indigenous consultation and regulatory mandates, and environmental assessments. Additional names to note include Quebec City-based associate counsel Pierre-Christian Labeau, who majors on legal and policy issues relating to mining, forestry and energy development, including the duty to consult; and Calgary-based Brenden Hunter (energy regulatory, Indigenous and environmental matters). ’Collaborative, solutions-oriented’ Kai Alderson, who is based in Vancouver, focuses on corporate transactions and joint venture agreements, as well as on project development mandates. The practice was strengthened with the January 2024 arrival of former Justice Minster of Canada Hon. David Lametti KC.
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‘Very strategic in approach and level of guidance/advice.’
‘Kai Alderson takes a very collaborative, solutions-oriented approach which is valued by clients as well as Indigenous groups that may sit across from him at the table. I’ve worked with Kai for years and he has been exceptional in delivering results and negotiating agreements that deliver long-term value for all parties.’
Key clients
- Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Limited
- Cermaq Canada
- Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia
- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Cindy Dickson
- NorthRiver Midstream
- Galaxy Lithium (Canada)
- Government of Quebec
- Hydro One Networks
- Fireweed Metals
Work highlights
- Acted as lead counsel to Hydro One Networks in relation to the implementation of its 50-50 equity ownership model with First Nations on new transmission line projects with a value exceeding $100m.
- Represented NorthRiver Midstream in defending an application for a new condensate and natural gas liquids (NGL) pipeline system which is regulated by the Canada Energy Regulator (CER).
- Assisted Coastal Gaslink Pipeline Limited with a natural gas pipeline proposal to transport natural gas from northeast British Columbia to proposed LNG facilities on the northwest coast of British Columbia.
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