Lawyer Profile

Nicole Bakker

Calgary, Alberta

Nicole Bakker

Overview

Nicole's practice focuses on energy regulation, as well as environmental and administrative law. Nicole has experience in a broad range of regulatory and litigation matters including reviewing and applying for regulatory and environmental approvals, regulatory compliance issues, public consultation matters, corporate matters, and surface land rights acquisition and compensation.

Nicole has assisted clients in matters before the Canada Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission, Alberta Surface Rights Board, British Columbia Utilities Commission, British Columbia Oil and Gas Appeals Tribunal and British Columbia Surface Rights Board.

Representing EDP Renewables Canada Ltd. in its application to the Alberta Utilities Commission to construct and operate the 300 MW Sharp Hills wind farm

Representing Pattern Energy in its application to the Alberta Utilities Commission to construct and operate the 280 MW Lanfine wind power project located near Oyen, Alberta

Assisting Enel Alberta Wind Inc. with its applications and amendment applications to the Alberta Utilities Commission on the 115 MW Riverview Wind Project and 30.6 MW Castle Rock Ridge Phase 2 Project located near Pincher Creek, Alberta

Assisting the Canadian Solar Industries Association in an Alberta Utilities Commission proceeding regarding the AESO's provisional rules to implement and operate the proposed Alberta Capacity Market

Assisting BluEarth Renewables Inc. with regard to its complaint to the Alberta Utilities Commission in relation to the conduct of Fortis Alberta Inc. and tariff compliance matters

Assisting Public Sector Pension Investment Board and the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund Board with regard to their C$1.7-billion acquisition of AltaGas Canada Inc.

Practice Areas

  • Aboriginal Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Civil Litigation

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 2015 (AB)