Dentons’ practice integrates environmental law expertise with complementary strength in Indigenous, corporate, real estate and regulatory law. The team is chiefly recognized for its work with clients in the energy and natural resources — particularly oil and gas — sectors, while it also frequently advises on matters involving transport, forestry, real estate and chemicals. From Calgary, Alex MacWilliam leads both the environment and natural resources group and the climate change strategies unit. The team also includes Montreal-based Mira Gauvin, who focuses on regulatory compliance and corporate support.
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Key clients
- Alberta Conservation Association
- Ducks Unlimited Canada
- Enbridge
- Great West Life Realty Advisors
- PETRONAS Canada
- Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
- Rain Carbon
- Syncrude Canada
- Enhance Energy
Work highlights
Advised the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo on environmental matters relating to its operations, including potable water systems, wastewater treatment systems and solid waste landfills.
Advised Syncrude Canada on its legal rights pursuant to to the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation, and also on an application for judicial review of a decision issued by Alberta Environment and Protected Areas.
Advised Enhance Energy on regulatory and contentious issues connected to the Clean Fuel Regulations.
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Practice head
Mira Gauvin; Alex MacWilliam
Other key lawyers
Dina Awad; Dan Collins; Hazel Saffery