Matthew (Matt) Ghikas, FCIArb., leads Fasken’s Global Energy Group in the BC Region. He is a senior energy and regulatory litigator. Matt represents clients before regulators in BC, Alberta and Manitoba, in the courts, and in arbitrations and mediations. Matt represents a range of clients in the utility, pipeline, transportation and insurance industries, including the largest natural gas utility in BC, both large electric utilities in BC, electric transmission companies, a LNG facility owner, Manitoba’s electric utility, a refinery and owner of retail gas stations, the providers of regulated compulsory automobile insurance in BC and Manitoba, and a provider of regulated ferry services.
Matt advises on rate-related applications and capital project permitting and approvals. He offers practical day-to-day advice, a collaborative style and deep expertise in regulated businesses and the energy industry. Matt participates seamlessly in cross-disciplinary project teams that include accountants, engineers, economists and scientists.
Matt has experience and qualifications in domestic and international arbitration, including being a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), and being a roster arbitrator for the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (ICDR). The Canadian Transportation Agency has included Matt on its arbitrator roster for determining rail disputes and final offer arbitrations.
Updated March 2021
