Courtney Gibbons

Courtney brings practical experience and deep industry knowledge to her practice as an associate in Fasken’s Specialty Litigation Group. With a focus on environmental law, commercial arbitration and energy regulatory matters, Courtney takes pride in representing clients across Canada, advocating for their interests both in the courtroom and before various government, arbitral and administrative decision-makers.

Courtney’s core focus is advising clients advancing projects through provincial and federal approval processes, and representing them in regulatory hearings, arbitration and litigation. Her involvement does not end with the inception of projects; she is an invaluable asset throughout the lifecycle of energy, mining, and natural resource ventures, advising on permitting and compliance and resolving disputes as they arise. Courtney thrives on collaborating with professionals across a diverse range of disciplines—engineers, scientists, economists, and accountants—drawing on their collective knowledge to navigate the intricacies of regulation and public policy, as well as complex litigation proceedings.

In her role as counsel for public utilities before the BC Utilities Commission, Courtney adeptly advises and provides representation on an array of complex proceedings and issues including rates and rate design, tariffs, cost of capital, the development of major projects and facilities, commission-initiated inquiries, renewable natural gas and hydrogen, and energy system planning.

Proudly Cree from Papaschase First Nation and Métis, Courtney is a dedicated advocate for Indigenous rights. She has a reputation for representing First Nations clients before the Specific Claims Tribunal and in the negotiation of intricate land and treaty claims against the Government of Canada. Her expertise also includes advising and supporting First Nations exercising jurisdiction over child and family services pursuant to An Act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, Youth and Families (C-92).