Ronald M. "Ron" Kruhlak, K.C.

Ronald M. "Ron" Kruhlak, K.C.


McLennan Ross LLP

Recognized since 2006

Edmonton, Alberta

Practice Areas

Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Construction Law

Energy Regulatory Law

Environmental Law

Natural Resources Law

Transportation Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Construction Law
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Environmental law is dynamic and as an experienced environmental and regulatory lawyer, Ron Kruhlak enjoys the challenges of handling new environmental projects with novel issues.

His focus is on resource development applications and commercial disputes. He has a knowledge base that covers a broad range of environmental matters, including energy, regulatory, and construction-related projects and conflicts.

On the resource side, Ron assists with current and emerging issues in sectors including mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy and has appeared before a variety of tribunals, appeal boards, and courts in Alberta and elsewhere in Canada. He provides strategic advice to corporations and resource companies involved in stakeholder issues and enforcement proceedings and is a strong advocate on the defence side of complex and often contentious cases involving environmental prosecutions, project applications, regulatory issues and contaminated sites, redevelopment issues, and investigations for oil and gas and other natural resource companies.

Ron has a long history of results in mitigating risk and is well-known for his creative solutions that minimize corporate impact, reputational damage, and legal issues. He advises in-house lawyers of large corporations and owners and senior management of smaller companies.

In addition to being a trusted advisor to industry, Ron acts for cities, municipalities, and provincial and federal governments on a wide variety of litigation and administrative hearings on environmental and regulatory issues. He also advises contractors and owners and has handled commercial arbitrations and mediations involving energy, regulatory, and construction disputes.

Clients appreciate Ron’s sincerity and commitment because they know he is truly invested in their success. Especially in long disputes, Ron values the rapport he has with his clients and makes sure they understand the details, the process, the costs, and the resources needed to find resolutions. His combination of good sense and experience allows him to lay out clear expectations and realistic solutions, whether that means forging ahead or finding the best off-ramp to avoid unnecessary and costly battles.

Like the entire team at McLennan Ross, Ron recognizes what is required. He makes the effort to attend client facilities and tour sites to obtain a full understanding of the operation or the project. All issues are dealt with promptly because he takes any disputes his clients are facing seriously. And if there’s a crisis, he doesn’t just offer help from the end of the phone. Ron will always make sure he’s there in person.

Contact & Links
Location
  • 600 McLennan Ross Building
    12220 Stony Plain Road
    Edmonton, AB T5N 3Y4
    Canada
Education
  • University of Alberta, LL.B.
Bar Admissions
  • Alberta, 1984
  • Northwest Territories, 2004

McLennan Ross LLP
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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Construction Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Edmonton, Canada (2020)
  • Construction Law, Edmonton, Canada (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada 2024 for work in:
  • Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Construction Law
  • Energy Regulatory Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Transportation Law
Awards:
  • Alberta Emerald Foundation Award for Youth
  • Queen’s Counsel, 2012
  • Environmental Law, Who’s Who Legal Canada
  • Environmental Law, Chambers Global
  • Edmonton Construction Law Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers® in Canada
  • Environmental Law, Chambers Canada
  • Environment Law, Oil & Gas Law and Transportation Law, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
  • Environmental Law, 2016 and 2020 Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada
  • 2017 Distinguished Attorney, Martindale-Hubbell
  • Construction Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Environmental Law, Aboriginal Law, and Transportation Law, Best Lawyers® in Canada, 2006 - 2021
  • Leading Practitioner, Lexpert Leading Canadian Lawyers in Environmental Law, 2020
  • Edmonton Lawyer of the Year - Aboriginal Law, Best Lawyers® in Canada, 2020

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