Jennifer Nyland

Jennifer, with a rich background in environmental, Indigenous, and real property law, plays a pivotal role in guiding clients through the complexities of environmental assessments and major project permitting across various sectors such as natural resources and transportation. Her expertise spans the lifecycle of projects, including mines, electrical setups, LNG terminals, and port facilities, ensuring compliance and smooth operation from inception to closure. These projects not only drive economic growth in their respective regions but also involve intricate negotiations over land and water rights, including the resolution of disputes among stakeholders.

Her advisory capacity extends to Indigenous land issues, where she navigates the delicate intricacies of impact and benefit agreements, a testament to her deep understanding of the nuanced interplay between development and Indigenous rights. Jennifer's role is crucial in project acquisitions and financings, where she spearheads legal due diligence on environmental, Indigenous, and land matters, crafting agreements that stand the test of regulatory scrutiny.

Representing clients before regulatory bodies, Jennifer's reach covers western Canada and the northern territories, ensuring voices are heard in vital decision-making processes. Her legal acumen is further applied in linear project development and contaminated sites remediation, showcasing her versatility and commitment to environmental stewardship.

Before embarking on her legal journey, Jennifer's career as an electrical engineer and co-founder of a software company endowed her with a unique blend of technical and managerial prowess, invaluable in her legal practice today.

Her involvement in professional and community activities underscores her commitment to environmental and legal education. Serving on the Canadian Bar Association and contributing to its environmental law section, Jennifer also lends her expertise to the Environmental Managers Association of BC and the Keats Camps Board, among other roles, reflecting her dedication to community and environmental excellence.

Jennifer's educational background, with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University and a J.D. from the University of British Columbia, lays the foundation for her diverse expertise. Admitted to the bar in British Columbia, Nunavut, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories, her practice areas are broad, encompassing environmental and regulatory compliance, Indigenous law, and project permitting, among others, making her a formidable force in her field.