Energy transition ushers in compensation claims for shifting land use plans

Osler Legal Outlook

In this article – “Energy transition ushers in compensation claims for shifting land use plans” – we look at how the move to more sustainable energy production has changed the demands on land use planning. The article examines the law of constructive taking, which is complex and requires a sophisticated litigation strategy when dealing with high profile disputes against governments.

This article is authored by Maureen Killoran, K.C., partner, Litigation and National Co-Chair; Sander Duncanson, partner and Co-Chair, Regulatory, Indigenous and Environmental Group; Sean Sutherland, partner, Litigation; and Lisa Manners, associate, Litigation.
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