Kai Alderson is an energy and natural resources lawyer in Vancouver. Utilities, energy companies and other natural resource clients seek out his practical advice on complex acquisitions and dispositions, as well as commercial matters relating to project development. Kai advises clients on complex environmental matters, from assessing and allocating environmental liabilities in commercial transactions to environmental assessment and permitting matters related to major infrastructure, energy and natural resource projects. Clients seek out Kai’s expertise in respect of the development of carbon offset projects, the purchase and sale of environmental commodities, and greenhouse gas reporting requirements. With broad experience in engaging Indigenous groups on project-related consultation activities, Kai regularly negotiates Impact Benefit Agreements and other project-related agreements, as well as commercial joint business ventures between industry and Indigenous entrepreneurs.