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Corporate and commercial law in its broadest sense is the core of the Firm’s practice. While take-over bids, acquisitions, corporate finance and securities, and other high-profile transactions may occupy the public spotlight, the daily concerns of our clients are also included in the focus of our corporate and commercial expertise. We provide legal advice and services with respect to all aspects of the business of our clients and we provide services and solutions to a wide range of companies and industries. We take equal pride in helping to create and develop new business enterprises in Canada and growing those already here, including some of Canada’s largest companies. We have been involved in many of the most important and legally challenging business transactions in Canadian history.
Whether it’s a transformative acquisition, a joint venture’s corporate structuring, the development of large scale energy and renewables projects, a private equity investment, or the establishment of a new business, our Calgary Corporate & Commercial team works beside our clients to help them understand and manage the legal issues that impact their business.
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Work Highlights
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon represented TC Energy Corporation in connection with its completed separation into two independent companies through the spin-off of TC Energy's Liquid Pipelines business.
Strengths
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon's commitment to providing excellent service to their clients is evident in their thoughtful and timely responses.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaBlake, Cassels & Graydon is very practical and business-minded.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaThe number one thing is that the team understands our company, our business and our risk tolerance.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaThe team has very deep knowledge on complex issues.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaThe firm gives great advice, has a deep bench and excellent capabilities.
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Band 1 
Band 1 
Chad C Schneider
Chad Schneider has a wealth of experience advising clients on corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions, with a particular focus in the energy sector.
Chad has great industry relationships and extensive experience. He is great at his trade.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaHe is fabulous in thinking about deal structures that will make sense, given the business context.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanada
Band 1 
Band 1 
Ross A. Bentley
Ross Bentley is a well-regarded securities and M&A lawyer with impressive experience across the full spectrum of transactional matters in a range of industries. Band 2 
Band 2 
Jeff Bakker
Jeff Bakker is an experienced lawyer who advises clients on securities law issues and M&A transactions.
Jeff is top-tier. He is very smart.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaHe has a wealth of knowledge and gets answers to me immediately.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanada
Band 4 
Band 4 
Olga Kary
Olga Kary is highly active in the M&A space in Calgary, regularly advising on transactional domestic and cross-border mandates. Olga is great at anticipating issues and solving them in a practical and pragmatic manner.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanada
Band 4 
Band 4 
Peter Keohane
Peter Keohane is a longstanding Calgary partner who assists clients with domestic and international corporate transactions.
He is a highly trusted adviser and gives very practical advice.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanadaPeter is outstanding at managing files and ensures all your needs are met.
Corporate/Commercial respondentCanada
Band 4 
Band 4 
Scott Clarke
Scott Clarke advises on M&A and corporate governance mandates, typically acting on matters arising within the energy and manufacturing sectors. Scott provides meaningful advice that allows us to focus on the key issues while he makes sure the deal works for both sides.
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Jeff Bakker
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Ross A. Bentley
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Chad C Schneider
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Scott Clarke
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Peter Keohane
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Olga Kary
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