SURFACE ACQUISITION  

FREE HOLD LAND & CROWN LAND

• Inclusive Project Planning and Representation (Site Placement, Routing, Impact Analysis) 
• Project Area Compensation Estimation and Impact Valuation
• Acquisition of Survey Permission, Required Documentation and Dispositions
• Timeline Reporting for Records and Licensing 
• Completion of AER Directive 56 Consultation and Notification Requirements
• First Nation Consultation, Negotiation and On-Site Meetings
• Preparation of Accurate, Complete and Compliant Final Audit, Land and Construction Packages
• Title Search Services including surface, mineral, historical resources and crown dispositions
• Registration of 
  • Caveats
  • Utility Rights of Way
  • Partial Surrenders
  • Specialty Documents
• Title Review
• Damage Settlements
• Compensation Reviews
• Mediation and Arbitration

SURFACE RIGHTS BOARD HEARINGS  

• Preparation of Application to Surface Rights Board
• Consultation with Landowner, Occupants and Third Parties Affected by Application
• Preparation of Material for Hearings
• Compensation and Impact Research and Reports
• Representation at Hearings

 APPRAISAL 

• Market Value Appraisals and Consulting Assignments 
• Damage Estimates
• Compensation Analysis and Estimates
• Injurious Affection Studies
• Specialty Appraisals
• Land Claim Evaluations

EXPERT WITNESS  

• Representation at Surface Rights Board Hearings Throughout Western Canada
• Attendance at Alberta Energy Regulator and Alberta Utilities Commission Hearings
• Attendance at Alberta Land Compensation Board
• Attendance at Court of Queens Bench in the Areas of:
  • Land and Mineral Valuation
  • Adverse Effect
  • Loss of Use
  • Nuisance and Inconvenience
  • Pattern of Dealings Evidence
  • Right of Way and Easement Valuations and Routing for Linear Above and Below Ground Facilities
  • Valuation of Partial Acquisitions and Registered Interests
  • Planning and Development Issues
  • Property Assessments
  • Traditional Land Impact and Valuation
  • Industrial and Environment Valuation Impacts
  • Surface Contract Evaluation
  • Environmental Damage
  • Gravel Reserve Lands
  • Timber Loss
  • Injurious Affection
  • Loss of Business Revenue
  • Relocation and Reproduction Costs