Atty. Jeff Christian

Atty. Jeff Christian

Jeff is a litigation partner practicing exclusively in the energy, utility and natural resource sectors. He represents clients before regulatory tribunals such as the BC Oil and Gas Commission, Canada Energy Regulator, and Alberta Utilities Commission.

32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Jeff Christian at a glance

Jeff Christian is a energy attorney, practicing at Lawson Lundell LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in British Columbia (1994), Northwest Territories (2001), and Alberta (2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 Canada: Energy & Natural Resources - Power (2026).

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeff is a litigation partner practicing exclusively in the energy, utility and natural resource sectors
  • He represents clients before regulatory tribunals such as the BC Oil and Gas Commission, Canada Energy Regulator, and Alberta Utilities Commission
  • He also advises clients on cross-border energy and natural resource development
  • regulatory and legislative reform issues
  • and related litigation and dispute resolution
  • He has a background in engineering and earth sciences and is head of the Regulatory Litigation Group at Lawson Lundell
  • Currently, Jeff is a member of the Canadian delegation negotiating a modernized Columbia River Treaty with the United States, representing BC Hydro

Practice Areas Explained

Jeff Christian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeff Christian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Energy & Utilities Law

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What practice areas does Jeff Christian handle?
Jeff Christian focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in their licensed jurisdictions.
How long has Jeff Christian practiced law?
Jeff Christian has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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What awards or recognition has Jeff Christian received?
Jeff Christian's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 Canada: Energy & Natural Resources - Power; Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Energy (Electricity); Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Energy: Power (Regulatory).

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 Canada: Energy & Natural Resources - Power
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory: Energy (Electricity)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Canada: Energy: Power (Regulatory)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers Global: Energy: Power (Regulatory)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation Canada: Litigation Star
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Special Edition 2016: Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert Special Edition 2016: Leading Canadian Lawyers in Energy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lexpert's Leading Canadian Energy Lawyers 2013 & 2014
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell International Law Directory: BV Peer Review rated
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Energy Regulatory Law, Vancouver (Canada)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

British Columbia
Admitted: 1994
Northwest Territories
Admitted: 2001
Alberta
Admitted: 2014

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