Lars H Olthafer
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
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About
Provided by Lars H Olthafer
Practice Areas
Lars advises and represents upstream oil and gas producers, pipeline and midstream companies, and electrical generation (including nuclear) and transmission companies on regulatory and environmental compliance and facility approval processes, tolls and tariffs, public and aboriginal consultation, and land rights acquisition and compensation, in the context of both provincially and federally regulated projects. Lars regularly appears before energy and utilities boards and commissions in Alberta and B.C. (including the Canada Energy Regulator) as well as all levels of the Alberta and Federal Courts.
Chambers Review
Canada
Lars Olthafer represents clients before energy regulators, demonstrating particular strength in land law matters arising from pipeline and project development. Utilising his background in engineering, the Calgary-based lawyer ably advises on a wide range of regulatory mandates arising from the oil and gas sector, including environmental compliance and First Nations consultation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lars is the foremost lawyer in his field in Canada. He is thoughtful, deliberate and strategic - a pleasure to work with. When you are working with Lars, you feel like you are working with the best."
"He gave us a masterclass in regulatory law. He's exceptionally impressive."
"Lars is a trusted partner of my organisation and provides top-level advice."
"Lars is the foremost lawyer in his field in Canada. He is thoughtful, deliberate and strategic - a pleasure to work with. When you are working with Lars, you feel like you are working with the best."
"He gave us a masterclass in regulatory law. He's exceptionally impressive."
"Lars is a trusted partner of my organisation and provides top-level advice."