About Brenden
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 facilitiesoil, gas, LNG and NGL pipelines and facilitiesrenewable energy projects, including hydroelectric, solar and wind farm projectstelecommunications facilitiesindustrial waste management facilitiesBrenden’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.
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:
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.
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary, Canada (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary, Canada (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice, Calgary, Canada (2020)
- Recognized: Aboriginal Law / Indigenous Practice
- Recognized: Energy Law
- Recognized: Energy Regulatory Law