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Lawson Lundell LLP Offices
SUITE 3700, 205-5TH AVENUE SW
BOW VALLEY SQUARE 2
CALGARY, ALBERTA, T2P 2V7
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Canada > Dispute resolution: British Columbia Tier 2
The 47-strong British Columbia team at Lawson Lundell LLP counts commercial litigation, securities litigation class action defence, shareholder disputes and environmental and Indigenous disputes among its core strengths. The department is also regularly engaged in contentious constitutional and public law, climate change, construction, defamation, insurance, product liability and natural resources affairs. Practice head Laura Bevan leads the group, which fields offices in both Vancouver and Kelowna. Vancouver-based Craig Ferris KC is well-versed in shareholder remedies, trust, pension and fiduciary disputes, securities and transactional litigation, product liability, mining disputes and real estate litigation; he is routinely instructed by mining, finance, retail, communications and manufacturing-sector clients.Practice head(s):
Laura Bevan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
BC Hydro
Dan Ni Wu
Skookum Creek Power Partnership
Grieg Seafood B.C.
Province of British Columbia
University of Victoria
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Imperial Distributors Canada (Imperial)
Parking Corporation of Vancouver
Coromandel Acquisition 2016
British Columbia Securities Commission
Aviva Insurance Corporation of Canada
The Trustees of the Boilermakers’ Lodge 359 Pension Plan
Westurban Developments
Unifirst Canada
Energy and natural resources > Mining
With offices throughout British Columbia, Calgary and the Northwest Territories, Lawson Lundell LLP harnesses regional strength to advise major international mining companies on high-value M&A and project development in jurisdictions around the globe. The practice’s full service also covers mining finance, permitting, mine construction, mining infrastructure, litigation and tax, labour and environmental matters. The Vancouver-led team is headed by Khaled Abdel-Barr, who manages complex joint ventures, strategic alliances and royalty and streaming agreements, and Karen MacMillan, who provides expertise in the ownership and development of major projects. Other key figures include Stuart Breen, who brings over 25 years of experience in the practice space, and Michael Li, a specialist in corporate governance and securities regulatory matters. All lawyers mentioned work in the Vancouver office.Practice head(s):
Khaled Abdel-Barr; Karen MacMillan
Other key lawyers:
Stuart Breen; Michael Li
Energy and natural resources > Power Tier 2
A go-to power group in Western Canada, Lawson Lundell LLP’s activity also extends into Northern Canada and the Western US. The group’s geographical focus is reflected in a client list that includes major regional utilities (BC Hydro and TransAlta), as well as developers, Crown Corporations and local governments, among others. In Vancouver, regulatory litigation head Jeff Christian is highly regarded for his premier track record in energy regulation; notably, he is the relationship partner for BC Hydro. Additionally, Clara Ferguson, who specializes in public utility regulation and power, and transactional partner Lana Shipley are recommended in Vancouver. In Calgary, senior counsel Lewis Manning and Shailaz Dhalla are noted.Practice head(s):
Jeff Christian; Clara Ferguson; Lewis Manning; Lana Shipley; Karen MacMillan
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (BC Hydro)
Mytilineos
Direct Energy Marketing
Province of British Columbia
TransAlta Corporation
Canada > Indigenous law Tier 2
The practice at Lawson Lundell LLP shows particular strength in the natural resource segment, including mining projects, oil sands projects, transportation and shipping infrastructure projects, in addition to liquefied natural gas projects. The team is routinely instructed by government agencies, Aboriginal governments and corporate clients. Practice co-head Keith Bergner leads from Vancouver and specializes in advising both private and public sector clients, as well as government agencies, on Indigenous law and regulatory matters. Alongside him, John Olynyk co-leads from Calgary and focuses on environmental regulatory and Indigenous law matters. Vancouver-based partner Lana Shipley is noted for her activity on corporate and commercial energy matters.Practice head(s):
Keith Bergner; John Olynyk
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Canadian Natural Resources
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Inuvialuit Regional
Ministry of the Attorney General (British Columbia)
Government of Alberta – Ministry of Indigenous Relations
Grieg Seafood BC
Canadian Energy Regulator
BC Hydro and Power Authority
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Western LNG
Casino Mining
Baffinland Iron Mines
Agnico Eagle Mines
KGHM International
Pine Point Mining
Canada > Pensions Tier 2
Lawson Lundell LLP‘s Vancouver-based practice specializes in providing guidance on complex pension and benefit matters to both private and public-sector clients. The group is well-versed in establishing, governing, managing and terminating pension and employee benefits plans, routinely servicing clients located in British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Murray Campbell steers the practice and has focused his practice on the reorganization and modernization of pension and benefit plans, as well as providing strategic direction on pension and benefit litigation matters. Partner Meghan Popp advises on both single employer plans and multi-employer plans across a range of sectors.Practice head(s):
Murray Campbell
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Energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 3
Lawson Lundell LLP’s focus on the British Columbia, Alberta and Northern Canada markets is reflected in its activity across a diverse mix of energy matters. Among its industry strong suits, the group’s broad experience spans conventional oil and gas, oil sands, shale gas, and transport-related matters, while its comprehensive practice scope encompasses regulation, operational issues and corporate deals. Paul Negenman is recommended for his transactional practice and co-heads the department together with John Olynyk, who specializes in energy regulation, environmental law and Indigenous law — both are based in Calgary.Practice head(s):
Paul Negenman; John Olynyk
Other key lawyers:
Jeffrey Scobie
Key clients
Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers
Surge Energy
NuVista Energy
West Lake Energy Corp
Pure Environmental Waste Management
Canadian Natural Resources
Altura Energy
City of Coquitlam
Canada > Environment Tier 3
Distinguished by its record in resource development-related matters, Lawson Lundell LLP’s environmental law group is noted for its ability to provide seamless project support to domestic and multinational clients on regulatory, environmental and Indigenous law issues. Particularly recognized for its extensive expertise in mining-related work, the group’s recent engagements additionally span the forestry, agriculture, aquaculture, energy, transportation, manufacturing and real estate spheres, among others. Vancouver-based Brad Armstrong and Calgary-based John Olynyk co-head the department. Other key names include Vancouver’s Christine Kowbel and Calgary-based next-generation partner Shailaz Dhalla.Practice head(s):
Brad Armstrong KC; John Olynyk
Other key lawyers:
Christine Kowbel; Shailaz Dhalla; Laura Duke; Jennifer Nyland
Key clients
Pure Environmental Waste Management
Canadian Natural Resources
Chevron Canada Resources and Woodside Energy
TMAC Resources
Canada > Labour and employment Tier 3
The labour and employment practice at Vancouver-headquartered Lawson Lundell LLP is noted for its handling of occupational health and safety matters, collective bargaining, wrongful dismissals, employment standards, employment equity and pension and benefits litigation. The group is frequently instructed by clients in the mining, retail, manufacturing, food and forestry segments. Practice head Robert Sider KC focuses on labour and employment aspects of commercial transactions, as well as litigation and arbitration; Nicole Skuggedal specializes in arbitration and contracts work. Deborah Cushing deals with a range of advisory labour matters, while Ryan Berger majors on litigation.Practice head(s):
Robert Sider, KC
Canada > Corporate and M&A Tier 4
The team at Lawson Lundell LLP brings strength to M&A, corporate finance and securities, corporate governance, fund formations and pension fund transactions, across such sectors as tech, mining, forestry, energy, financial services, manufacturing, transport and real estate. The practice is led in Vancouver by Valerie Mann, who heads the firm’s technology law practice and acts for private equity and venture capital funds; Jagdeep Shergill, an expert in pension plans; Greg Hollingsworth, who draws on a taxation and accounting background, and David Allard, a specialist in corporate reorganizations and restructurings and regulatory and stock exchange compliance. Other key figures include Andrew Robertson, whose transactional experience spans such industries as insurance and food and beverages, and Jack Yong, the leader of the Vancouver office’s Asia Pacific Group. All the lawyers mentioned work in Vancouver.Practice head(s):
Valerie Mann; Jag Shergill; Greg Hollingsworth; David Allard
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Canada > Dispute resolution: Alberta Tier 4
Lawson Lundell LLP's Calgary office is noted for its disputes offering, which encompasses shareholder disputes, insolvency, indigenous law, employment, property, tax and commercial litigation. Energy, telecoms, real estate and tech companies regularly feature on the 20-strong group’s client roster. Shannon Hayes heads up the practice and is well-versed in contractual and business tort disputes within the energy, electricity and oil and gas sectors, both before the courts and in arbitration.Practice head(s):
Shannon Hayes
Key clients
Remington Development
TransAlta
Steve Smythe
Crescent Point Energy
Total Energy
Jane Hawkins
Crescent Point Resources Partnership and Crescent Point Energy
Shaw Communications
Canada > Real estate Tier 4
The Vancouver-based real estate practice at Lawson Lundell LLP acts for institutional and private investors, contractors, developers and government agencies, across such sectors as gaming, hospitality and retail, on a diverse spectrum of matters ranging from acquisitions & divestments, development, financing and leasing to litigation, tax, Indigenous law and environmental issues. Peter Tolensky, who leads the team, brings over 20 years of experience and assists utility, mining and pipeline companies, pension funds and a wide range of private entities, in addition to negotiating retail, office and industrial leases for landlords and tenants.Practice head(s):
Peter Tolensky
Other key lawyers:
Jack Yong; Shaun Partridge KC; Aubrey Guild-Young; Maxwell Carroll; Chad Travis; Nicholas Shon
Testimonials
‘Lawson Lundell is a relatively large law firm that has a boutique feel and client approach with its real estate practice which is very compatible with the real estate development industry in Vancouver. Highly collaborative and pleasant to work with overall.’
‘Maxwell Carroll is a very pragmatic, creative, honest partner to work with. Instills a high level of trust. Nicholas Shon may be one of the best associates in the industry. Great judgement, organizational skills, communication skills and diligence. Always pleasant to work with.’
Canada > Tax Tier 4
The group at Lawson Lundell LLP is best known for representing Canada-based institutional investors, including pension plans, on tax matters. It also routinely handles the tax structuring of business acquisitions and divestments, corporate reorganizations, public securities offerings and litigation. Partners Leonard Glass and Reinhold Krahn specialize in transactional matters and co-lead from Vancouver. Nancy Diep of the Calgary office focuses primarily on the tax aspects of cross-border M&A and reorganizations.Practice head(s):
Leonard Glass; Reinhold Krahn
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Lawson Lundell LLP > Firm Profile
Lawson Lundell is a full-service business law firm in Western and Northern Canada, known for its practical and strategic approach to legal services. Our clients are leaders in the jurisdictions where we are located and around the world. Our offices are in Vancouver, Calgary, Yellowknife and Kelowna. Our diverse client base requires that we also focus on activities in other parts of the world, which offers us ever increasing opportunities to stay aware of changes and developments worldwide.
The firm is a recognised leader in mining, energy, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, banking, pensions and employee benefits, real estate and tax. The firm is equally strong in regulatory and commercial litigation with recognised experience in indigenous, environmental, labour and employment, and insolvency. Our practice areas and some of the industries we serve are listed here.
The firm and its lawyers are consistently recognised in leading directories, including Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, Lexpert, Benchmark Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada. The approach and philosophy that guides the firm’s legal work has been developed through decades of working with its clients and understanding their business and industry objectives.
Lawyer Profiles
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Keith Bergner | Keith advises private sector, public sector and government clients on Indigenous law… | View Profile | |
Jeff Christian | Jeff is a litigation partner practicing exclusively in the energy, utility and… | View Profile | |
Nancy Diep | Nancy Diep is a partner in the Calgary office of Lawson Lundell.… | View Profile | |
Clara Ferguson | Clara practices primarily in the area of energy and regulatory law with… | View Profile | |
Shannon Hayes | Shannon Hayes practices commercial litigation and arbitration and is the Leader of… | View Profile | |
Greg Hollingsworth | Greg is both a lawyer and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)… | View Profile | |
Lewis Manning | Lewis’ practice focuses on Regulatory/Administrative Law energy matters involving both the electricity… | View Profile | |
Paul Negenman | Paul advises clients on the drafting and negotiating of agreements for the… | View Profile | |
John Olynyk | John is a member of Lawson Lundell’s Indigenous, Environmental, and Project Development… | View Profile | |
Lana Shipley | Lana practices corporate and commercial law with a particular emphasis on energy,… | View Profile |