Aboriginal Law

Vancouver-based Charles Willms has a wealth of experience in the field of Aboriginal law, including with regard to petroleum and natural gas rights. He is very well versed in dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, and garners considerable respect from the market.

Rosalind Cooper offers substantial experience in environmental matters out of the firm's Toronto office, with a particular focus on environmental impact assessments and contaminated land litigation.

"Rosalind is a strategic and practical lawyer, often steps ahead of opposing counsel."

"Rosalind handles some of the most difficult environmental litigation files, with exceptional service level and expertise."

"Rosalind continues to be one of the pre-eminent environmental lawyers in the country."

Based in Toronto, Brian Kelsall advises clients across a suite of industry sectors including infrastructure, energy and natural resources, and is respected for his handling of infrastructure development and project finance mandates.

"Brian is an entrepreneurial problem-solver."

"Brian strikes the perfect balance between the legal and business components, which provides the perfect approach for the decision you make in the end."

Kevin O'Callaghan leads Fasken's Indigenous law group from Vancouver. He advises clients on mining projects and pipeline proposals, providing experience in both strategic and contentious Aboriginal engagement mandates.

"Kevin is an excellent lawyer."

Leading the firm's infrastructure and projects group out of Toronto, Ella Plotkin covers a breadth of project finance matters pertaining to infrastructure and project development. She is sought after for her handling of mandates covering sectors including transportation and energy.

"Ella is an excellent partner to work with on complex issues."

Vancouver-based Matthew Ghikas is experienced across a broad array of regulatory mandates in the power sector, including project applications, ratemaking approaches and disputes.

"He's extremely responsive, great to work with and deeply experienced."

Pierre-Christian Labeau has particular experience representing governmental entities and mining companies out of Fasken's Québec City office, providing notable experience in Aboriginal and constitutional law.

Adam Lewinberg is a partner in the firm's Toronto office. His practice is focused on construction projects and structured finance matters.

"Adam is an excellent lawyer to work with. He is very responsive and addresses the issues effectively."

"Adam is very thorough and responsive, and knows the industry very well."

Based in the firm's Calgary office, Brenden Hunter provides counsel on a wide range of regulatory issues, including rate design and project development applications. He often acts on behalf of Crown corporations and transmission companies.

Bridget Gilbride is held in high esteem for her indigenous law practice, which features particular expertise in litigation surrounding commercial, administrative and regulatory litigation.

"Bridget is brilliant. She is a great advocate, she cares for her clients and I have the deepest respect for her."

Christopher Bystrom offers robust litigation credentials to clients in the power sector, with notable experience in advising on regulatory matters for utilities companies.

"Chris' depth of knowledge is excellent, he knows the players and understands what is needed to get the board to rule in your favour."

Kai Alderson is an adept lawyer based in Vancouver who has established a strong reputation for representing clients in the energy, mining and natural resource industries in their negotiations with Aboriginal groups.

"Kai is an exceptional lawyer. His in-depth knowledge and experience enables him to provide effective advice."

Kinji Bourchier operates out of the firm's Vancouver office, acting across a number of litigious matters enveloping environmental facets.

"Kinji is very capable in terms of contaminated sites."

"Kinji is a very strong, quality lawyer on contaminated land work."

Montréal-based Pierre-Olivier Charlebois acts across both contentious and commercial mandates in the environmental law space. As leader of Fasken's corporate social responsibility team, he is particularly well versed in matters relating to the carbon market, including carbon offsets.

"He is knowledgeable and practical."