Paulina Adamson

In her legal career, Paulina has honed her expertise in the realms of environmental and Indigenous law. She plays a crucial role in guiding corporations through the maze of regulatory compliance, focusing on mitigating risks and navigating the complexities of litigation and regulatory challenges. Her hands-on experience spans across dealing with both provincial and national environmental regulations, securing permits, conducting environmental assessments, and handling administrative penalties, appeals, and federal regulatory prosecutions with finesse.

Her advisory services are pivotal for clients embarking on substantial projects, ensuring they are equipped with strategies to manage environmental risks, adhere to corporate compliance, and conduct due diligence effectively. Paulina's skills shine in sectors such as mining, energy, natural resources, real estate, and waste management, showcasing her versatility and depth of knowledge.

Her courtroom presence is notable, having advocated for her clients in both the Provincial and Supreme Courts of British Columbia. Paulina's litigation experience is rich and varied, including advising mining and energy firms on environmental regulatory matters, spearheading the defense and pursuit of claims related to complex contaminated sites, and navigating through the intricacies of regulatory charge defenses and dispute resolutions in arbitration settings regarding substantial infrastructure projects.

Moreover, her advisory prowess extends to guiding clients through environmental assessments, regulatory compliance, and wildlife management for large-scale project developments and acquisitions. She also lends her expertise to address climate change-related risks and conducts environmental compliance audits for major industrial operations.

Paulina is not only recognized in the courtroom but also within professional circles. As a proud member of the Law Society of British Columbia and the Environmental Law section of the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch), she contributes significantly to the legal community. Her insights are frequently shared through publications and presentations, including authoritative pieces on environmental law and climate change regulations, reflecting her commitment to advancing environmental legal practices.

Her academic credentials, including a JD from the University of Calgary where she made the Dean's List, and a BA from the University of British Columbia, lay a solid foundation for her professional achievements. Since being admitted to the British Columbia Bar in 2018, Paulina has continued to make her mark in the legal profession, distinguishing herself in the fields of brownfields redevelopment, energy regulatory, environmental litigation and enforcement, and Indigenous law, among others. Her expertise is sought after in the oil and gas sector, underscoring her impact and contribution to environmental law in Canada.