Brianne Rudderham

Associate

• Queen’s Marque
  600-1741 Lower Water Street
  Halifax, N.S.
  B3J 0J2
• +1.902.420.3323
• +1.902.420.1417
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Language(s) spoken: English

Bar Admission(s): Nova Scotia, 2018

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Legal Assistant(s): Caroline Jonah

Brianne is a Senior Litigation Associate with a growing practice focused on utility and energy regulation, which is an increasingly important and highly specialized area of law in Atlantic Canada. As one of the few practitioners in the province working extensively in energy regulation, Brianne regularly advises clients on complex regulatory and compliance matters in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Brianne understands that legal disputes can be complicated, time‑consuming, and stressful. She is committed to making the process as smooth and effective as possible through clear, consistent communication and practical, results‑oriented advice. Known for her attention to detail and strategic approach, Brianne develops creative and tailored solutions to meet each client’s unique needs.

Brianne has appeared before all levels of Court in Nova Scotia, as well as before the Nova Scotia Energy Board (formerly the Utility and Review Board). She has also acted as counsel in proceedings before the New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board. Her regulatory experience includes electricity and natural gas matters, with a particular focus on rate proceedings, cost‑of‑service applications, renewable energy initiatives, and emerging regulatory issues affecting the utility sector.

In addition to her regulatory practice, Brianne has notable experience in commercial litigation, acting for clients in sophisticated contract and construction disputes. Her experience includes disputes arising from energy projects, supply and service agreements, leasing disputes, and construction‑related claims involving delay, performance, and cost issues. Brianne’s litigation practice is strengthened by her regulatory background, allowing her to effectively address disputes that intersect with complex statutory, tariff, and policy frameworks.

Brianne also holds a firm leadership role as Senior Associate Liaison, working closely with firm management to support professional development, mentorship, and associate engagement.

Brianne’s practice includes:

• Utility and Energy Regulation, including electricity utility rate hearings, renewable energy, efficiency and demand‑side management programs, cost‑of‑service, rate design, electricity tariffs, Renewable‑to‑Retail initiatives, and natural gas general rate applications
• Commercial Litigation, including contract disputes, leasing matters, business and shareholder disputes, professional liability, and insured claims
• Insurance Defence, representing commercial, property, and automobile insurers in personal injury, commercial, and coverage disputes
• Disability Claims, representing long‑term disability and life insurers in the defence of disability and coverage claims

Notable decisions include:

• Port Hawkesbury Paper LP v. Nova Scotia (Energy Board), 2026 NSCA 29
• Nova Scotia Power Incorporated (Re), 2026 NSEB 8
• Efficiencyone (Re), 2025 NSEB 2
• Renewall Energy Inc. (Re), 2025 NSEB 13
• Efficiencyone (Re), 2025 NSEB 21
• MacDonald v. Jamieson, 2019 NSSC 345
• Royal Bank of Canada v. Colorcars Experienced Automobiles Ltd., 2019 NSSC 283
• MacPhee v Christansen, 2019 NSSC 79