Nigel is a Winnipeg lawyer carrying on general corporate and commercial practice, with particular focus in environmental law and mining law matters.
- In the area of commercial law, Nigel regularly represents clients in purchase and sales of businesses and financing transactions.
- He regularly assists in the formation of Manitoba Limited Partnerships.
- In commercial real estate matters, he advises clients in the purchase and sale of land and lease negotiations.
- In environmental law matters, he regularly advises clients on how environmental law has impacts on business activities and transactions, and provides advice respecting environmental compliance and liability issues, including contaminated sites.
- In mining law matters, he regularly advises clients on the acquisition and financing of mineral leases and mining claims.
- Chair, Environmental, Energy and Resources Law Section, Manitoba Bar Association (2001-2008, 2021)
- Member, Law Society of Manitoba
- Member, Manitoba Bar Association
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Director, Manitoba Opera (1994-1996)
- Presented a paper on managing environmental risks in commercial transactions, “Legal Issues for a Greener World,” Isaac Pitblado Lectures (2008)
- Presented a paper on environmental risks in credit transactions, Risk Management Association of Manitoba (2007)
- Presented a legislative and case law update, Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Inc. Emerging Environmental Issues Conference (2005)
- Co-presented a paper on environmental damages, Manitoba Environmental Industries Association Inc. Emerging Environmental Issues Conference (2004)
- Wrote on duty to disclose environmental reports, Build Manitoba (then Upword), Winnipeg Construction Association.
- Presented a paper on environmental management systems, Manitoba Heavy Constructions Association Inc. Environmental Conference
- Presented a paper on environmental due diligence, Manitoba Heavy Construction Association
- Presentations respecting liability for directors and officers relating to environmental damage
- Presentations respecting lender liability for contaminated sites
- Lecturer, Bar Admission Course, Real Estate Section, The Law Society of Manitoba
- “Employee Liability for Environmental Offences” (2000)
- A leading practitioner, Property Development, Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory (since 2020)
- Recognized in Lexpert Special Edition Mining 2020
- Recognized by Chambers Canada as a Leading Canadian Lawyer in Corporate/Commercial law (since 2020)
- Recognized as one of Chambers Canada’s top lawyers in General Business Law (2019)
- Recognized in Best Lawyers, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law (since 2008)
- Highest mark in Civil Procedure (1990)
- Dean’s Honour List (1985-1989)