Atty. John Hurley
John Hurley is a partner in the firm’s Montréal office and leader of the Aboriginal Law Group. He has more than 30 years experience in commercial law, with special emphasis on First Nations, energy and infrastructure, environmental law, regulatory matters and international development.
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John Hurley is a environmental and energy attorney based in Montreal, Quebec, practicing at Gowling WLG. Admitted to practice in Quebec, Canada. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Regulatory Law (2026). Serands clients in Montreal, QC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Hurley is a partner in the firm’s Montréal office and leader of the Aboriginal Law Group
- He has more than 30 years experience in commercial law, with special emphasis on First Nations, energy and infrastructure, environmental law, regulatory matters and international development
- John has long worked with Aboriginal peoples in Québec, especially the Crees and the Inuit, on a wide variety of matters, including government relations, energy and natural resources, environmental assessment, local and regional government, health, taxation, economic development and general commercial matters
- He has advised both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal clients on partnerships and collaboration agreements in the context of energy and resource projects
- In energy matters, John has assisted commercial clients for nearly 20 years with the development and execution of energy generation projects, whether wind, hydroelectric, biomass, cogeneration or thermal
- He has acted for clients with respect to power purchase agreements, interconnection matters, regulatory and tariff matters, joint ventures and partnerships, project agreements, site acquisition, environmental assessments and government relations
- He has also represented clients in environmental assessment procedures relating to large northern hydroelectric projects
- John has directed technical assistance projects in Eastern Europe related to international trade, civil law revision and judicial reform
- He practises in English and French
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Quebec
Practicing law in Quebec. Legal matters in Quebec are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montreal are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Quebec state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Quebec 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 Quebec courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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