Atty. Brenden Hunter
Brenden Hunter practices energy regulatory, Indigenous and environmental law. Frequently appearing before regulatory tribunals, Brenden has extensive project experience, providing representation and assistance to clients in developing and defending applications.
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Brenden Hunter is a energy attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary (Canada) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Brenden Hunter practices energy regulatory, Indigenous and environmental law. Frequently appearing before regulatory tribunals, Brenden has extensive project experience, providing representation and assistance to clients in developing and defending applications. Brenden also advises on and assists regulated utilities with their rate related applications, both generic and utility specific.
Brenden’s project experience includes acting for and advising clients regarding:
- electrical (high voltage and distribution) and natural gas transmission facilities
- oil, gas, LNG and NGL pipelines and facilities
- renewable energy projects, including hydroelectric, solar and wind farm projects
- telecommunications facilities
- industrial waste management facilities
Brenden’s rate experience includes proceedings pertaining to rate design, tolls and tariffs and service matters.
Brenden has appearances before the Canada Energy Regulator (formerly the National Energy Board), Alberta Utilities Commission, Alberta Energy Regulator, BC Utilities Commission, BC Environmental Appeal Board and Manitoba Clean Environment Commission. Brenden advises on municipal development issues, including appearances before municipal subdivision and development appeal boards. Brenden has appeared before all level of Courts in Alberta, as well as before the BC Court of Appeal and Federal Court of Appeal.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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