Lawyer
Trent practices in the offshore oil and gas and energy sectors, with a particular focus on complex commercial arbitrations relating to offshore royalty disputes. Trent has assisted with numerous multi-year arbitrations involving offshore projects in Newfoundland and Labrador. Through this arbitration work, he is familiar with Newfoundland and Labrador’s legislative and regulatory regime governing the offshore industry. Trent also has experience in drafting and reviewing contracts in the energy and natural resources sector.
Beyond his offshore and energy related practice, Trent litigates commercial disputes and also advises on privacy law and access to information issues. He helps public and private sector clients comply with regulatory aspects of federal and provincial privacy and access to information laws, and assists clients when dealing with regulators. He is the past chair of the CBA-NL Privacy and Access law section.
Trent’s goal in every case is to work collaboratively with clients and other lawyers to find the most sensible legal solution, whether by settlement or formal court action. Trent brings a proven analytical mind and strong work ethic; he is a former Rhodes Scholarship finalist, was in the Top 5 of his law school, graduating with magna cum laude distinction, and was the recipient of the Memorial University Gold Medal as the top student in his undergraduate commerce program.
Trent’s representative court work includes:
Outside of the office, Trent competes in various sports – especially curling. He currently sits on the board of directors for the St. John’s Curling Club Association, has represented Newfoundland and Labrador on the national stage multiple times, and still strives to compete at the Brier one day.