Brenden Hunter

Brenden Hunter

Calgary, AB recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019
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376 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Energy Law Energy Regulatory Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Calgary.

Biography

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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376 Best Lawyers awards

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Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary, Canada (2026)
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary, Canada (2022)
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary, Canada (2020)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2026 for work in:
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
  • Energy Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law

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