
Lawson Lundell LLP‘s practice group regularly handles energy and infrastructure development projects, including mining projects, oil sands projects, transportation and shipping infrastructure projects and LNG projects on behalf of governmental and Indigenous organizations. Vancouver-based Keith Bergner, who co-leads the department, specializes in Indigenous, energy and power and regulatory mandates across western and northern Canada. Alongside him, Calgary-based John Olynyk majors on advising oil sands developers, oil-and-gas companies and mining companies on environmental regulatory matters and Indigenous consultation issues. Corporate and commercial specialist Lana Shipley and litigator Brad Armstrong KC, both of whom are based in Vancouver, are additional key contacts.
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Key clients
- 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
- Western LNG
- KGHM International
- Pine Point Mining
- Canadian Natural Resources
- Canada Pacific Railway
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Practice head
Keith Bergner; John Olynyk
Other key lawyers
Lana Shipley; Brad Armstrong KC