Lawson Lundell's Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution Blog follows new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
Practice Expertise
- Energy
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Mining
Areas of Practice
- Energy
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Mining
- Natural Resources
- Project Law
- Project Permitting
- Public Utility and Regulatory
- Real Estate View More
Profile
Jennifer advises resource companies, including mining companies and other private sector clients, on regulatory and environmental matters. Jennifer's environmental experience includes advising clients on requirements for environmental assessments, project permitting, and contaminated sites due diligence and remediation. Jennifer also conducts mineral title reviews and advises on mineral tenures, other subsurface tenures, and on surface interests, often in the context of acquisition due diligence or project financing. Jennifer advises clients in the energy sector, and has also assisted in regulatory matters such as public utility rate-setting, tariffs, and access to transmission and storage.
Prior to enrolling in law school, Jennifer worked as an electrical engineering consultant before co-founding a software company. She ran the engineering department there for eight years, and successfully managed the group through two acquisitions.
Prior to enrolling in law school, Jennifer worked as an electrical engineering consultant before co-founding a software company. She ran the engineering department there for eight years, and successfully managed the group through two acquisitions.
Bar Admissions
British Columbia (2010)
Nunavut (2015)
Yukon (2015)
Education
Cornell University (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, 1992)
University of British Columbia (J.D. 2009)
Areas of Practice
- Energy
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Mining
- Natural Resources
- Project Law
- Project Permitting
- Public Utility and Regulatory
- Real Estate
Professional Career
Professional Associations
Canadian Bar Association, Member
Project Law Blog, Contributor
Community Activities
*Keats Camps; Human Resources Committee Member (2013- present)
*Keats Camps Board of Management; Board Chair (2008), Past Chair (2009), Secretary (2010-2013), and Member (2007 - 2013); Property Committee member (2007 - 2008); Finance Committee Member (2008-2009); Nominating Committee Member (2008-2009)
*Okanagan Partnership's Engineering Advisory Board to the University of British Columbia's Dean of Applied Science and Intellectual Property Task Force; Member (2005)
*UBC University Industry Liaison Office's (UILO) Task Group on Sponsored Research Agreements; Member (2005)
*Okanagan Science and Technology Council (OSTEC); Board Member (2003 - 2005)
*Okanagan High Tech Council (OHTC); Board Member (2000 - 2002)
Canadian Bar Association, Member
Project Law Blog, Contributor
Community Activities
*Keats Camps; Human Resources Committee Member (2013- present)
*Keats Camps Board of Management; Board Chair (2008), Past Chair (2009), Secretary (2010-2013), and Member (2007 - 2013); Property Committee member (2007 - 2008); Finance Committee Member (2008-2009); Nominating Committee Member (2008-2009)
*Okanagan Partnership's Engineering Advisory Board to the University of British Columbia's Dean of Applied Science and Intellectual Property Task Force; Member (2005)
*UBC University Industry Liaison Office's (UILO) Task Group on Sponsored Research Agreements; Member (2005)
*Okanagan Science and Technology Council (OSTEC); Board Member (2003 - 2005)
*Okanagan High Tech Council (OHTC); Board Member (2000 - 2002)
Articles
British Columbia Contaminated Sites – New Requirements Start Feb. 1, 2021
By Jennifer Nyland |January 2021Redevelopment of Land in B.C. – New Contaminated Sites Reporting Requirements
By Jennifer Nyland |January 2021
Blogs
Environmental, Indigenous and Natural Resources Blog
Lawson Lundell's Environmental, Indigenous and Natural Resources Blog focuses on environmental, indigenous and natural resources law, as well as related litigation. Included are summaries of significant cases from Canadian appellate courts, changes in the legal framework governing resource development including energy and climate change policy, and key decisions from the more influential regulatory bodies in Canada.
North of 60 Blog
Our North of 60 Blog provides commentary on current legal trends and developments, and legislative updates affecting businesses in Northern Canada.
Privacy & Data Management Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Privacy & Data Management Department. We follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. We follow emerging issues, legal developments, and new technology as they impact privacy and data management. We will focus on how organizations can protect, manage and innovate with information considering the various risks, regulatory and governance requirements.
Real Estate Law Blog
Our Real Estate Law Blog provides brief commentary on current legal trends and developments affecting your business. The topics addressed in Lawson Lundell’s Real Estate Law Blog are of interest to commercial real estate developers, real estate and strata agents, investors, landlords and tenants, as well as a variety of industry groups.
The Business Law Blog
This blog is authored by members of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department. We intend to follow new and interesting issues emerging in the legal and business communities. The wide range of experience among the members of our litigation group will provide a diverse and insightful examination of current legal trends and topics. Our goal is to provide a source of valuable information and insight on a wide variety of matters for our readers.
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