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Amy Carruthers *

Partner Fasken
Developing energy and other resource projects in Canada is complex. We help energy and mining companies, and other resource developers, successfully navigate the complex regulatory, environmental, and Indigenous legal framework to acquire, invest in, develop and pursue projects and partnerships in Canada’s resource industries.
Jurisdiction British Columbia, 2000
Language(s) English
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Amy Carruthers is a corporate/commercial Partner in the Vancouver office with a solid background as a transaction lawyer and extensive experience in the energy industry. She is a member of the firm’s Global Energy and Climate Group and Indigenous Legal Matters Group. Amy drafts and negotiates complex commercial contracts regarding the purchase and sale of energy, investments in and other transactions involving resource projects, as well as relationships with Indigenous communities to foster reconciliation and facilitate project development. 

Her experience includes: the development, construction and financing of generation and transmission facilities and related infrastructure; the purchase and sale of existing projects and facilities; and the creation of companies, partnerships, joint ventures, and other contractual arrangements among project investors, participants and other stakeholders.

Amy has also advised on the development of consultation and accommodation plans and negotiation of consultation, funding and impact benefit agreements with First Nations and other Aboriginal groups; the purchase and sale of structured energy products including renewable energy credits and other green attributes; and compliance with Canadian derivatives regulations relating to energy transactions.

Some of the clients Amy works with include BC Hydro, Powerex, Vancouver Airport Authority, Leagold Mining Corporation, Prince Rupert Gas Transmission, and Coastal GasLink Pipeline.

Prior to joining Fasken in 2014, Amy worked with a regional firm in Vancouver for many years and then took a short break from private practice to work in-house with a client, where she gained invaluable experience from the client perspective. She now has almost 20 years of experience as a corporate/commercial solicitor.

Achievements

  • Recognized in Aboriginal Law/Indigenous Practice and Energy Law in Vancouver, The Best Lawyers in Canada 2025
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Energy: Oil & Gas, Lexpert 2022 to 2024
  • Recognized in the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory in Energy (Electricity), Lexpert 2018 to 2024

Client Work

  • Mavrck secures US$135 million investment from Summit Partners and acquires Later to build a platform that drives revenue for brands and creators, [Deal - Clout.io Holdings, Inc. dba Mavrck], Leading Influencer and Social Platforms Mavrck and Later Unite to Solve Measurement and Monetization for the Creator Economy.
  • Aris Gold in its completion of Soto Norte joint venture investment and becoming operator, [Deal - Aris Gold Corporation], Aris Gold closed the acquisition of a 20% joint venture interest in the Soto Norte gold project in Colombia, with the option to acquire a further 30% interest. At the same time, it became the operator of the project.
  • Motion Metrics International Corp sold for C$150 million, [Deal - Motion Metrics International Corp.], Scottish engineering firm acquires Canadian mining technology firm, a leading developer of innovative AI and 3D rugged machine vision technology used in mines worldwide.
  • One45 in its acquisition by Altus Assessments, [Deal - One45 Software Inc.], Acquisition of MedEd software company will enhance educational programs in medical schools.
  • The Estée Lauder Companies acquires DECIEM Beauty Group Inc. (enterprise value C$2.8 billion), [Deal - Selling Shareholders], Majority interest in DECIEM Beauty Group sold
  • Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Dessert Holdings, a leading premium dessert company, [Deal - Bain Capital LP], Bain Capital Private Equity acquires Dessert Holdings
  • Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd. to assume highway maintenance in the Skeena region, [Deal - Emil Anderson Maintenance Co. Ltd.]
  • Leagold Mining and Equinox Gold combine in at-market merger, [Deal - Leagold Mining Corporation], Advised Leagold on its merger with Equinox, creating a premier Americas gold producer.
  • Divestiture of Ridley Terminals Inc. by Canada Development Investment Corporation on behalf of the Government of Canada for C$350,000,000, [Deal - Canada Development Investment Corporation], The transaction is the first Canadian privatization where local First Nations obtained an equity interest as part of the disposition. The First Nation participation will position the RTI transaction as one of the most important for 2019 and have lasting significance for comparable transactions in the future. The transaction resulted in one of the first joint ventures between US private equity and First Nations. Given the uncertainties associated with acquisitions of infrastructure, project and natural resource-based assets in Canada, this transaction can be used as a model of how to manage and structure similar private-sector acquisitions.

Career & Education

Education

  • LLB University of Toronto
  • BA (Honours), Philosophy University of British Columbia

Community involvement

  • Gala Committee Member Forum for Women Entrepreneurs 2017 to present
  • Director BC Women in Energy Network 2012 to 2016
  • Mentor Canadian Bar Association, Women Lawyer Forum 2011 to present

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Member, Indigenous Relations Working Group and Commercial Activities Working Group Canadian Hydropower Association 2016 to present
  • Member International Energy Credit Association 2014 to present
  • Member Canadian Bar Association 2000 to present

Knowledge

Events

  • Symposium 2022 - Update on Indigenous Legal Issues, 11/3/2022
  • Journey Towards Truth and Reconciliation: Considerations For In-House Legal Counsel, 11/18/2021
  • Symposium 2021 - Getting Consent in the New Era of UNDRIP Legislation, 11/17/2021

News

Publications

  • Recent Developments in Climate Change Law Relating to the Western Climate Initiative, 10/23/2008

Speaking Engagements

  • Legal implications of refurbishing your hydro facility: Indigenous legal issues, 9/25/2019
  • The Future of Indigenous Relations, 11/22/2018
  • Indigenous Law Update and Trends Contracting with Indigenous Groups, 11/23/2017
The Future of Indigenous Relations Canada's Forum on Hydropower location location Ottawa, ON
Indigenous Law Update and Trends Contracting with Indigenous Groups Canada's Forum on Hydropower location location Ottawa, ON

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