Dentons
The group at Dentons focuses on representing industry clients in matters involving Aboriginal law issues, both before regulators and courts, including the Supreme Court and provincial superior courts. In addition, land claims, treaty rights and the evaluation of Aboriginal risks in the context of project financings come under the umbrella of the group’s expertise. Calgary-based practice head Bernard J. Roth focuses on energy regulation and administrative processes, while Laura K. Estep is noted for assisting major energy companies through all stages of the regulatory process, including representation before the Canada Energy Regulator.
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Key clients
- Enbridge
- Enbridge Pipelines
- PETRONAS Canada
- Syncrude Canada
- Hydro-Québec
- Teal Jones Group
- Canada China Business Council
Work highlights
- Advised on the nature and extent of the client’s delegated consultation obligations and on how to effectively negotiate with First Nation communities.
- Prepared a report which analysed the legal, political, and economic barriers to engagement by Indigenous businesses with the Chinese market, and outlined potential solutions to address those challenges.
- Representing and advising in four litigation matters brought by the Innu of Uashat and of Mani-Utenam in relation to their assertion of Aboriginal title and rights on lands affected by hydroelectric projects of Hydro-Québec, and which also involve claims in damages of approximately C$2bn.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Bernard J. Roth