Rick Williams
Canada Guide 2025
Band 3 : Environment
Band 3
About
Provided by Rick Williams
Practice Areas
Located in Vancouver, Rick is BLG's National Leader of the Environmental Law group and the Regional Leader of the Regulatory and Oil and Gas groups. He regularly represents and advises clients on the commercial, regulatory and litigation aspects of project development, permitting and operations in the energy and natural resource sectors, including land, environmental and Indigenous issues. Rick represents and advises clients on dispute resolution including regulatory proceedings, corporate/commercial litigation and arbitration, with a particular focus on the areas of environmental, indigenous relations, oil and gas, transportation, forestry and mining.
Professional Memberships
Business Council of British Columbia Environmental Policy Advisory Committee
Business Council of British Columbia Climate & Energy Policy Advisory Committee
Canadian Bar Association
American Bar Association
Chambers Review
Canada
Based in Vancouver, Rick Williams is the national leader of the law firm's environmental group. He is well versed in environmental issues and is frequently sought out to advise on a wide range of mandates across Canada, particularly in relation to oil and gas matters. He is additionally noted for his experience in contamination litigation, environmental assessment reviews and GHG emissions proceedings.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I would not hesitate to recommend Rick Williams for any dispute-related environmental issues."
"I very much appreciate Rick Williams' proactive, collaborative and respectful approach in dealing with issues and opportunities. His knowledge of the regulatory system in BC is extremely valuable."
"Overall, I am very happy with his work product and responsiveness."
"Rick Williams provides advice that is well grounded and appropriate for the context. He has been open to working collaboratively with us, which has ultimately resulted in better outcomes."
"I am very happy with the work Rick Williams has completed for us."
"I would not hesitate to recommend Rick Williams for any dispute-related environmental issues."
"I very much appreciate Rick Williams' proactive, collaborative and respectful approach in dealing with issues and opportunities. His knowledge of the regulatory system in BC is extremely valuable."
"Overall, I am very happy with his work product and responsiveness."
"Rick Williams provides advice that is well grounded and appropriate for the context. He has been open to working collaboratively with us, which has ultimately resulted in better outcomes."
"I am very happy with the work Rick Williams has completed for us."
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