Jamie Bell

Jamie Bell

Associate, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental | Project Development and Finance

Calgary

(403) 355-7460 

[email protected]

Bar Admission: Alberta, 2026

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Jamie is an associate in the Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group of our Calgary office, with a particular focus on energy and transportation infrastructure. His practice is concentrated in the commercial and regulatory considerations required to support major projects, power generation and transmission, and regulated utilities.

Jamie acts for a variety of electricity and natural resource project proponents in regulatory proceedings to obtain approvals for major projects. He regularly supports the development of projects in the renewable and conventional electricity generation, battery storage, electricity transmission, and pipeline sectors. Jamie has assisted clients with matters before the Canada Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission, the British Columbia Utilities Commission and the Government of the Northwest Territories Office of the Regulator of Oil and Gas Operations, and with matters relating to Alberta Electric System Operator rules. Jamie has experience assisting clients with associated municipal law issues and regularly advises on the environmental aspects of corporate transactions.

Jamie also supports Osler’s Project Development and Finance Group on contracting matters relating to energy, infrastructure and construction. Jamie’s experience includes preparing and advising on joint venture agreements, power purchase agreements, EPC agreements, supplementary conditions to the various standard forms of construction management and design services contracts (e.g., various forms of CCDC contracts), bespoke construction contracts, procurement documents including RFQ and RFP materials, and continuing regulatory compliance. Jamie’s commercial experience spans multiple industry sectors, including power generation, port infrastructure, agribusiness, hospitality, and luxury retail.

Jamie holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Ottawa. While in law school Jamie served as a member of the University of Ottawa Board of Governors and performed regularly with the Capital Chamber Choir, appearing frequently with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Prior to law school, Jamie worked in fundraising and development for arts and culture organizations and has served in a variety of Senate and governance roles at the University of Saskatchewan.

Representative Work

  • Various electric utilities, in tariff applications before the Alberta Utilities Commission and British Columbia Utilities Commission
  • TransCanada PipeLines Limited, in crossing authorization and cost apportionment matters before the Canada Energy Regulator
  • Advised on regulatory considerations in the acquisition, sale, and management of facilities in Alberta and British Columbia
  • Undisclosed client, in regulatory approvals for a solar project in Alberta

Community Involvement

  • Canadian Association of 2SLGBTQ Lawyers | Association canadienne des avocat(e)s LGBTQ2S+, Director of Sponsorship and Corporate Relations
  • Capital Chamber Choir, Board Member & Director of Development
  • University of Ottawa International Law Students’ Association, Treasurer

Credentials

Education

  • University of Ottawa, Juris Doctor
  • University of Saskatchewan, Bachelor of Commerce (with Distinction)

Languages

  • English

Osler is a leading business law firm practising internationally from offices across Canada and in New York. Our clients include industry and business leaders in all segments of the market and at various stages in the growth of their businesses. We have built our reputation on our commitment to our clients' success and the experience, expertise and collaborative approach for which we are recognized. We believe that our success is a reflection of our clients' success.