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
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Project Law
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Project Law
Profile
Laura Duke is a partner in our Vancouver office and has experience in environmental law, Indigenous law, civil litigation, administrative and constitutional law. She represents clients with environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, land use, project development, Indigenous consultation, and contaminated sites in a range of industries including infrastructure, mining, energy, forestry and real estate.
As part of her practice, Laura represents clients seeking judicial review of decisions made by regulatory bodies and administrative decision-makers. In addition to appearing before courts and tribunals, Laura assists clients in resolving their disputes using alternative dispute resolution processes, including arbitration and mediation.
Prior to being called to the bar, Laura worked for the Government of Canada and at an administrative commission in the UK.
As part of her practice, Laura represents clients seeking judicial review of decisions made by regulatory bodies and administrative decision-makers. In addition to appearing before courts and tribunals, Laura assists clients in resolving their disputes using alternative dispute resolution processes, including arbitration and mediation.
Prior to being called to the bar, Laura worked for the Government of Canada and at an administrative commission in the UK.
Bar Admissions
British Columbia (2009)
Education
University of British Columbia (B.A., 1999)
University of Toronto (M.A., 2000)
University of British Columbia (LL.B., 2008)
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental
- Litigation
- Project Law
Professional Career
Professional Associations
*Canadian Bar Association, Member
Recognition and Ranking
*Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Prize in Constitutional Law
*Canadian Bar Association, Member
Recognition and Ranking
*Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP Prize in Constitutional Law
Articles
Lawson Lundell Launches the Project Law Blog (May 10, 2012)
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.
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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