Laura Scott

Laura Scott

Associate, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental; Disputes

Calgary

(403) 260-7021 

[email protected]

Bar Admission: Alberta, 2020 | Australian Capital Territory, 2016

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Areas of Expertise

Hydrogen and Alternative Fuels
Renewable Energy
Power and Utilities
Energy
Mining and Natural Resources
Infrastructure
Regulatory
Environmental
Indigenous
Disputes
Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental
Climate Change, Carbon Markets and Environmental Finance
Corporate and Commercial Disputes

Laura is an associate in the Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental practice group in Osler’s Calgary office. Her practice is focused on regulatory, Indigenous and environmental law issues that impact energy and natural resource development projects.

Laura has experience with matters before the Canada Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission, the Alberta Energy Regulator, the British Columbia Utilities Commission, the Alberta Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada.

Laura’s recent regulatory work has included obtaining regulatory approvals for energy projects, providing advice to project proponents regarding the impact of new and emerging policies and regulations in the energy space, representing regulated utilities and common carriers in disputes regarding tolls and tariffs and advising clients regarding environmental compliance issues. She also regularly advises clients on their obligations to Indigenous groups.

Laura completed her law degree with honours in 2014 at the Australian National University in Canberra, Australia, where she is from. She also holds a Master of Law degree in natural resources, energy and environmental law from the University of Calgary.

Areas of Expertise

Climate Change, Carbon Markets and Environmental FinanceCorporate and Commercial DisputesDisputesEnergyEnvironmentalHydrogen and Alternative FuelsIndigenousInfrastructureMining and Natural ResourcesPower and UtilitiesRegulatoryRegulatory, Indigenous and EnvironmentalRenewable Energy

Media Mentions

  • Media Mentions January 8, 2025

    The push for electrification – Alberta Law Review

    In an article for the Alberta Law Review, authors Deirdre Sheehan, partner and Co-Chair, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental; Vivek Warrier,...

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Credentials

Education

  • University of Calgary, LLM in Natural Resources, Energy and Environmental Law
  • The Australian National University, LLB with Honours

Languages

  • English

Professional Affiliations

  • Canadian Bar Association
  • Calgary Bar Association
  • Law Society of Alberta

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