Heather Richardson Counsel | Calgary

About Heather

Heather's litigation practice involves all aspects of corporate/commercial litigation with an emphasis on regulatory law, environmental law, professional liability, and contract disputes. She has represented clients before the Alberta Court of King's Bench, has authored written submissions for several levels of court and administrative bodies, and has participated in various alternative dispute resolution processes, including judicial dispute resolutions.

Prior to joining Blakes, Heather clerked for the Honourable Madam Justice Rowbotham of the Alberta Court of Appeal.

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Acting on behalf of an Alberta tech company in response to an injunction application by a regulatory body
Representing a large media outlet in response to a defamation claim
Representing professionals in disciplinary proceedings by their regulatory bodies
Acting on behalf of a large natural gas company in a C$35-million dispute involving seismic data
Acting on behalf of a First Nation in regards to a royalty dispute with the Government of Canada
Representing a transmission line operator in an appeal involving Constitutional and land valuation issues
Assisting international clients with letters rogatory
Acting on behalf of a large general contractor in respect of various liens and lawsuits by several sub-contractors
Acting on behalf of a commercial property owner in relation to quasi-criminal charges resulting from a hazardous substance release
Representing directors in Provincial Court in relation to a claim involving personal liability in tort
Advising domestic and international clients on regulatory and environmental issues relating to natural resource development (i.e., coal, liquefied natural gas) and renewable energy development (i.e., wind)
Advising a client on First Nations' claims to traditional marine territory
Conducting environmental due diligence reviews for securities financings involving petroleum & natural gas companies
Advising an international client on Alberta's interconnected electric system
Acting for several insurers in settlement negotiations relating to personal injury matters