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Bennett Jones LLP

Corporate/Commercial: The Elite

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Bennett Jones LLP

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Corporate/Commercial: The Elite - Alberta

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Bennett Jones is a highly esteemed Calgary and Edmonton-based law firm which is at the forefront of the Alberta legal market. The team's deep bench of lawyers offers significant expertise in the oil and gas, technology, infrastructure, manufacturing industries. The Calgary group advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including sophisticated cross-border M&A transactions, with noted strength in the private equity space. The team also provides guidance on high-value joint ventures, partnerships and capital markets deals.

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Work Highlights

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  • Bennett Jones advised O'Leary Ventures in relation to the development of Wonder Valley, the world's largest proposed AI data center industrial park.

Strengths

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  • The team is very knowledgeable, has experience with many different matters and is able to bring that to the table.

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  • Bennett Jones has strong industry expertise and is able to meet tight deadlines with high-quality work.

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  • The team's commitment to assisting us in meeting deadlines is exceptional.

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  • I'm amazed at the level of knowledge they bring to unscheduled telephone calls.

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  • The firm's level of service is absolutely top-notch and the quality of work is truly remarkable. The team provides very practical and business-first advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Patrick Maguire
    Patrick Maguire

    Patrick Maguire

    Patrick Maguire is held in high regard for his deep expertise in joint ventures and high-profile M&A transactions, often within the energy sector. He currently serves as the firm's vice-chair.

    • Pat is amazing and a tremendous lawyer.

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    • He is a top international and joint venture lawyer in Calgary.

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  • Brent Kraus
    Brent Kraus

    Brent Kraus

    Brent Kraus is well-versed in advising clients on both domestic and cross-border capital markets and M&A transactions. He co-heads the firms M&A practice and is based in Calgary.

    • Brent is highly responsive and really understands his area of expertise to provide strong advice.

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    • Brent is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.

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    • He has a wealth of experience and understands business.

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    • Brent is an outstanding lawyer.

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  • William S Osler
    William S Osler

    William S Osler

    William Osler has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and capital markets mandates. He is highly active in the energy and infrastructure industries.

    • He always rises to the occasion and does a great job managing a large volume of work.

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    • He has exceptional client-handling skills.

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    • William is very practical in his approach to find solutions.

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  • Harinder Basra
    Harinder Basra

    Harinder Basra

    Harinder Basra co-heads Bennett Jones' energy practice and has a breadth of experience on M&A and securities offerings mandates.

    • He has been able to find alternative solutions to solve our company's challenges.

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    • Harinder provides excellent service. He is well aware of current trends and executes in an efficient manner.

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    • Harinder is an excellent lawyer who is very smart and enjoyable to work with. His strong expertise and file management are key to the success of transactions.

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    • He is an exceptional attorney who provides excellent advice and advocacy.

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