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Cherie Brant

Partner · Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

CanadaIndigenous Law, Energy

About

Partner at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP with an Indigenous law and commercial practice advising First Nations, developers, lenders and governments on major energy, infrastructure and mining projects, including project development and financing and matters involving permitting and aboriginal rights. She has acted as lead counsel in high‑profile matters such as the First Nations Energy Alliance representation before the Ontario Energy Board and transactions arising from the Hydro One privatization, and serves as an independent director on corporate boards.

Practice areas

Indigenous LawEnergyNatural ResourcesInfrastructureMiningCorporate / M&ABanking & FinanceRegulatory / Administrative Law

Office

Expertise

First Nations economic developmentProject development & financingRenewable energy and electricity/power regulationCrown consultation and Aboriginal rightsMajor energy infrastructure and transmission projectsMining project advising

Education

  • JD, University of Toronto, 2002
  • BA, Environmental Studies, Urban and Regional Planning Program, University of Waterloo, 1998

Admissions

  • Ontario, 2003