Within his practice, Rick has a particular focus in regulatory and project approval matters related to oil and gas and the environment. He acts on behalf of clients on the commercial, regulatory and litigation aspects of project development, permitting and operations in these sectors. Rick has significant experience in matters involving the Environmental Act and applications and dealings with the British Columbia Oil and Gas Commission.
Rick’s expertise extends to Indigenous disputes. He regularly advises clients in dispute resolution, regulatory proceedings, litigation and arbitration in matters related to Indigenous law. Additionally, Rick’s robust dispute resolution practice is actively engaged in transportation, forestry and mining.
Rick has represented clients before the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), the Surface Rights Board, the Oil and Gas Appeal Tribunal, the BC Safety Authority, the Environmental Appeal Board, the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and the National Energy Board (NEB). He has appeared at all levels of court in British Columbia, as well as the Federal Court and the Supreme Court of Canada. Rick is the firm’s national leader of the Environmental Law group.