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FortisBC in a municipal energy utility inquiry

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Overview

Client

FortisBC Energy Inc.

Fasken acted as counsel for FortisBC, British Columbia's largest gas utility and second largest electric utility, in an inquiry before the British Columbia Utilities Commission determining the appropriate scope of regulation of utilities owned and operated by municipalities. One aspect of the BCUC's determination has been appealed and Fasken is also acting on the appeal.

Fasken is representing FortisBC before the BCUC with a team led by Matthew Ghikas and including Niall Rand. On the appeal, the team is led by Tariq Ahmed with Geoff Cowper K.C. and Matthew Ghikas.

Jurisdiction

  • British Columbia

Team

  • Matthew Ghikas, FCIArb, Partner | Energy and Climate, Oil and Gas, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 3191, mghikas@fasken.com
  • Tariq Ahmed, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 4983, tahmed@fasken.com
  • Geoffrey Cowper, KC, Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 3185, gcowper@fasken.com
  • Niall Rand, Associate | Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Vancouver, BC, +1 604 631 3143, nrand@fasken.com