Cases
Representative Work: Environmental
Acts as EA counsel on large infrastructure projects in the energy, water, mining, wastewater
waste sectors. Advice ranges from the preparation of the Terms of Reference for EAs to the conduct of hearings
argument of arising appeals. Particularly notable involvement in energy, mining, waste
wastewater EAs.
Has provided counsel to numerous significant infrastructure projects with a combination of extensive knowledge of environmental law
policy,
sound legal
risk management analysis
brings a unique multidisciplinary approach to problem solving
management.
Provides specialized regulatory counsel to parties involved in corporate, as well as real estate transactions.
Energy
Advises clients ranging from private power developers to the Ontario Power Authority.
Assisted in leading negotiations in large infrastructure projects (this has involved a variety of energy, waste
energy from waste projects). Proven success in assisting with complex project management issues in projects involving numerous parties with significantly divergent interests.
Within electricity sector, has also assisted an Aboriginal transmission utility that resulted in the electrification of several off-grid communities in northern Ontario, as well as other Aboriginal energy initiatives.
Has broad
varied experience acting for government
served as counsel to the Ontario Ministry of Finance Advisory Committee on the Management
Disposition of Ontario's Hydro Contracts with Non-Utility Generators,
co-counsel to the Select Committee of the Ontario Legislature on Ontario Hydro Nuclear Affairs.
Aboriginal
Advises regarding the duty to consult with Aboriginal Peoples to proponents of infrastructure of various types
assists in the development
execution of consultation plans. Assists project proponents of EAs with the complex legal relationship between the EA regulatory process
the need to consult with Aboriginal Peoples.
Works as counsel to Aboriginal proponents of infrastructure of various sorts, as well as joint ventures between Aboriginal
non-Aboriginal organizations.
Mining
Provides regulatory, environmental,
impact
benefit advice to proponents, governments
Aboriginal organizations involved in mining projects
transactions.
