Halomorphics Legal Solutions

Permits. Everyone hates the wait, right? We can't magically speed up government timelines, but we can make sure your application doesn't sit in someone's inbox because something's missing or unclear.

Over the years, we've figured out what makes permit applications move smoothly through the system. It's partly about knowing the right people, sure, but mostly it's about submitting complete, well-researched applications that answer questions before they're asked.

Fun fact: We've gotten permits approved in half the usual time by frontloading the technical work and building relationships with the review teams. It's not rocket science, but it does take experience.

This is probably the most important area we work in, and it's where we see the biggest misunderstandings. Consultation isn't just a legal requirement you tick off - it's about building partnerships that actually work for everyone involved.

Look, BC's got a complex history, and things have changed dramatically since UNDRIP came into effect. If you're not approaching Indigenous consultation with genuine respect and openness, it's gonna show, and your project's gonna stall.

We've worked with both industry clients and Indigenous communities for years. That gives us perspective on what both sides need to feel good about moving forward together.

We've seen projects transform when companies move from "how do we get past this requirement?" to "how do we build something that benefits everyone?" It takes more time upfront, yeah, but the long-term gains are worth it.

Carbon markets are still kinda the Wild West, honestly. The regulations keep evolving, there are multiple systems (federal, provincial, voluntary markets), and everyone's trying to figure out how to make money while reducing emissions.

We got into this space early because we could see it was gonna be huge. Now we're helping clients navigate carbon pricing systems, develop offset projects, and understand their obligations under climate legislation.

We're also seeing more companies get serious about their climate commitments - not just because of regulations, but because investors and customers are demanding it. We help translate those commitments into actual legal structures that work.

Heads up: The federal government's ramping up climate requirements across the board. If you haven't looked at how this affects your operation lately, now's the time.

EIAs are where a lot of projects live or die. A weak assessment means delays, appeals, and potentially having to start over. A solid one? Smooth sailing (relatively speaking).

The thing about EIAs is they're part science, part law, part public relations, and part crystal ball reading. You need to anticipate objections, address them thoroughly, and present everything in a way that stands up to scrutiny.

We've managed EIA processes for everything from small developments to major resource projects. Each one's unique, but the fundamentals stay the same - be thorough, be transparent, and don't try to hide problems.

Pro tip: Start the EIA early. Like, earlier than you think you need to. The projects that run smoothly are the ones where environmental considerations are built into project design from day one, not bolted on later.