Energy & Environmental Law
Exceptional Energy & Environmental Law Services
Environmental law is a patchwork of everything, but nothing. Environmental law involves various laws, multiple enforcing agencies, often duplicitous or conflicting governmental departments, all levels of government, and a broad spectrum of stakeholders. As anyone may imagine, the interests often impacted by environmental law are significant - the everyday lives of individuals, business endeavours, resource-based projects, and critical operations that affect our way of life. Energy development is trapped within the space of environmental law. Like never before in Canada, there is no end to the hot topics surrounding energy and environmental matters. Navigating the intricate legal landscape of energy and environmental regulations in Alberta and across Canada requires a knowledgeable and strategic legal partner. Our Calgary-based law firm is committed to providing comprehensive legal services catered to the evolving needs of businesses in the energy, infrastructure, and extractive industries. Whether you’re seeking compliance with regulatory standards or looking to develop sustainable projects, we are here to guide you through the complexities of environmental law.
Focus Areas
Our wide-ranging energy and environmental legal services include the following:
- Regulatory Compliance and Due Diligence: Assisting clients in meeting federal, provincial, and municipal regulatory requirements to minimize legal and financial risks.
- Advisory on Voluntary Initiatives and Environmental Policies: Providing strategic advice on adopting voluntary environmental initiatives and corporate sustainability policies.
- Regulatory Applications and Permitting: Navigating the process of securing permits and licenses required for energy and infrastructure projects.
- Applications for Waivers/Relaxation: Representing clients in applications for waivers or relaxation of regulatory requirements before governmental agencies and departments.
- Appearances Before Regulators: Representing clients in hearings and disputes before regulatory bodies and tribunals.
- Insurance, Risk Management, and Allocation of Liabilities: Advising on strategies to manage environmental liabilities and secure appropriate insurance coverage.
- Directors’ and Officers’ Liability: Addressing issues related to environmental liabilities, and implications of personal liabilities for directors and officers (mitigating the risks of the corporate veil being pierced from an environmental law perspective).
- Carbon Trading: Assisting with compliance and transactions in carbon markets, including carbon credits and offsets.
- Climate Change Regulation: Guiding businesses through the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and climate change initiatives.
- Health and Safety Regulations: Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety standards in the energy sector.
- Environmental Impact Assessment: Supporting clients through impact assessments exercises, and providing advice on minimizing the environmental footprint of projects.
- Project Finance for Energy, Infrastructure, and Extractive Industries: Assisting client with structuring, negotiating and executing finance solutions tailored to large-scale projects in these sectors.
- Project Development: Legal support for the development of energy, infrastructure, and extractive projects, from initiation, through operation, up to decommissioning.
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Ensuring compliance with CSR mandates and negotiated agreements.
- Environmental Litigation: Representing clients in environmental disputes, including judicial reviews and appeals.
Why Choose Us
When the stakes are high as they are in the environmental law landscape, especially in the context of energy and infrastructure projects, you want to partner with a firm that truly understands what is at stake. Choosing our Calgary-based law firm means partnering with a legal team that combines deep industry knowledge with a client-focused approach. We prioritize clear communication, ensuring that our clients are well-informed throughout every stage of their legal journey. Our experience covers a broad range of industries, allowing us to provide comprehensive solutions that align with your strategic objectives. By focusing on both regulatory compliance and sustainable development, we help our clients navigate complex legal challenges while supporting their commitment to environmental stewardship. Partner with us for a seamless, professional, and results-driven legal experience. Our prime goal is to help you accomplish your own goals! We are flexible, practical and efficient.
Any Questions For Us?
We are ready to answer! Request a consultation, or email us at info@dlojelaw.com