Nick is a member of Torys’ Regulatory and Dispute Resolution practice group, with a focus on the regulatory and environmental frameworks that shape Canada’s electricity and natural resource sectors. A skilled advocate, Nick has represented clients in high-stakes matters before all levels of court in Alberta, as well as before federal and provincial administrative tribunals and in private arbitration. He also provides advice to clients navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes in the context of commercial transactions and natural resource project development. Nick’s advocacy and advisory work are informed by his deep understanding of subsurface industries and his professional background in the energy sector.
Prior to law, Nick worked in domestic and international exploration with two major global energy companies. His unique combination of legal and technical experience enables Nick to deliver practical advice at the intersection of law, policy, and industry practice.
• WG Brown, QC Prize in Advanced Energy and Resources Law, University of Calgary (2022)
• Al Lucas Scholarship in Energy and Environmental Law, University of Calgary (2022)
• Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation Scholarship (2020; 2021)
• Jules Braunstein Memorial Award, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2019)
• Best Master’s Thesis Defence, University of Texas at Austin (2017)
• Imperial Barrel Award, American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Canada Region (2015)
Prior to joining Torys, Nick clerked at the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, where he assisted justices in adjudicating complex energy disputes.
During law school, Nick worked as a research assistant to multiple faculty members in connection with domestic and international climate law initiatives and the Canadian regulatory frameworks for carbon capture, utilization and storage and critical minerals. He was part of the executive team of the Environmental Law Society and served as an editor of the Alberta Law Review.
Prior to attending law school, Nick obtained his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in geological sciences and worked in domestic and international exploration with two major global energy companies.