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hallenges to the Trans Mountain pipe-
line expansion, the cancelled Energy
East pipeline and Ottawa's killing of the
Northern Gateway pipeline all provide
headlines on deals that are very — and under-
standably — challenging.
But away from the news stories, in many parts
of the country First Nations are working with
energy companies on more straightforward deals.
"From coast to coast to coast, First Nations
are developing joint ventures in energy," says
Candice Metallic, a partner at Maurice Law,
an Indigenous-owned national law firm. "You
only have to look at the wind farms, the trans-
mission lines, the development of hydroelec-
tricity — things that are consistent with First
Nations values."
And oen they're not just signing impact-
benefit agreements, they're taking an ownership
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Dunberry, Éric Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP
(514) 847-4492 eric.dunberry@nortonrosefulbright.com
Mr. Dunberry has vast experience in risk management and litigation,
particularly in matters relating to energy, regulation, compliance,
manufacturers' liability and infrastructure projects. He represents
clients before the civil courts, administrative, regulatory and arbitration
in civil litigation, class actions and administrative disputes.
He is an American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow.
Duffy, Patrick G. Stikeman Elliott LLP
(416) 869-5257 pduffy@stikeman.com
Mr. Duffy is a partner and Co-head of the Project Development & Finance
Group. His practice focuses on project development, including municipal and
planning law, environmental permitting and litigation, energy regulation and
Aboriginal engagement. He has considerable experience dealing with environ-
mental assessments and other regulatory approvals in a variety of sectors.
Drance, Jonathan S. Stikeman Elliott LLP
(604) 631-1361 jdrance@stikeman.com
Mr. Drance specializes in energy law, including energy-related M&A, corpor-
ate finance and project finance. He has participated in transactions involving
major pipelines, related oil and gas facilities, power plants and transmission
lines. He served on the Board of BC Hydro. He writes extensively on energy
law, particularly energy project risks and investment trends.
Dépelteau, Jean-Pierre Dentons Canada LLP
(514) 878-8814 j-p.depelteau@dentons.com
Mr. Dépelteau is a member of the Construction and Infrastructure group
offering more than 40 years of experience. He provides legal and strategic
advice to a variety of public, semi-public and private-sector owners, as well
as construction contractors, specialized construction companies and equip-
ment suppliers.
DeMarco, Lisa (Elisabeth) DeMarco Allan LLP
(647) 991-1190 lisa@demarcoallan.com
Ms. DeMarco is a world-leading energy and climate change lawyer. She
represents several governments, leading Canadian energy companies and
Indigenous business organizations in a wide variety of natural gas, electricity,
pipeline and energy storage matters. She regularly appears before regulators
including the National Energy Board and the Ontario Energy Board and has
addressed the UNFCCC plenary.
De Vuono, Carl A. McMillan LLP
(416) 307-4055 carl.devuono@mcmillan.ca
A senior member and partner in the firm's Business Law Group, Mr. De Vuono
advises public and private clients in all aspects of their business including
M&A, corporate reorganizations, joint ventures and other strategic alliances.
Acting for clients in various industries, including energy and telecommunica-
tions, he has been involved in numerous transactions and other
commercial arrangements.
Deals
Going
Forward
HERE ARE SEVERAL
DEALS THAT FIRST
NATIONS AND ENERGY
COMPANIES ARE
DEVELOPING
ON THE GROUND
By Sandra Rubin
LEXPERT-RANKED LAWYERS
ENERGY PROJECTS
