Energy: Oil & Gas

Mungo Hardwicke-Brown is noted for the depth of his industry knowledge in the energy sector, acting on major pipeline transactions and project financing mandates. Based in Calgary, he possesses a longstanding reputation for his work on transportation and infrastructure matters.

Pre-eminent environmental lawyer Jonathan Kahn advises on a broad spectrum of matters in the environmental space, including prosecutions and class actions relating to issues such as land contamination. He is based in Toronto.

"Jonathan is a very intelligent person that quickly processes the challenges and offers solutions and options on ways to move forward."

Vancouver-based Sam Adkins acts on environmental assessments and has experience advising on the Aboriginal law aspects of major projects, including those in the energy and natural resources sector.

"Sam is strategic and his legal advice is efficient and pragmatic. Moreover, he excels at working in a broader team and people have confidence in him."

"I consider Sam to be one of the best Indigenous law practitioners in the country, with a high level of sophistication, sensitivity and experience."

Montréal-based Charles Kazaz enjoys an excellent reputation for his work representing mining companies in the full gamut of environmental issues, including permitting, enforcement and prosecutions.

"Charles has a really strong understanding of both the technical legal and the administrative aspects of dealing with environment issues."

Calgary-based Duff Harper has expertise in site redevelopments and the transportation of hazardous goods. He is also experienced in assisting with environmental litigation, as well as advising on the environmental considerations of commercial agreements.

"Duff has cross-jurisdictional environmental law knowledge and expertise, and experience in commercial litigation."

"Duff is knowledgeable about the Alberta market and he has been very helpful."

"Duff was clear and concise in his evaluation of our situation and next steps to take."

Calgary-based oil and gas lawyer Keith Byblow advises on domestic and international mandates, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.

"He's super experienced, he projects an aura of competence and authority and gets it done."

Lars Olthafer represents clients before energy regulators, demonstrating particular strength in land law matters arising from pipeline and project development. Utilising his background in engineering, the Calgary-based lawyer ably advises on a wide range of regulatory mandates arising from the oil and gas sector, including environmental compliance and First Nations consultation.

"He’s an engineer, so his expertise and ability to understand our engineers is really, really valuable as he really understands that side as well. He has such a unique skill set, he's just a go-to guy for when you have complex technical issues coupled with regulatory issues."

Marianne Smith assists a range of provincial and municipal authorities with the procurement aspects of public infrastructure projects. Operating out of the firm's Toronto office, she is experienced across a range of sectors including civil infrastructure, transportation and healthcare.

"She's a very good, solid lawyer who works her way through all details."

Ben Rogers is widely admired for his experience acting on oil and gas transactions. He acts on behalf of both offshore and domestic clients in joint ventures, mergers and dispositions.

"He provides holistic advice on commercial matters, as he’s strong on the big picture and strategic side. He's the office managing partner and very busy, but I always feel like I am the number-one priority for Ben."

Montréal partner Sébastien Vilder frequently acts as lenders' counsel in relation to power projects, exemplifying particular expertise covering wind farm developments.

"Sébastien is responsive and practical."

"Sébastien is a go-to project finance lawyer in Quebec."

Terri-Lee Oleniuk is typically sought out for her regulatory expertise. Her environmental practice is complemented by a knowledge of energy regulation and Aboriginal law.

"Terri-Lee is super knowledgeable and a great adviser."

"Terri-Lee gives us confidence in our ability to permit our projects, while also taking into account commercial impacts of decisions on projects."

Tony Crossman advises on a wide range of environmental regulatory issues, representing clients in the energy and mining sectors out of the firm's Vancouver office. He has further experience assisting with the environmental considerations of commercial and corporate transactions.

"Tony is very attentive to the facts and his awareness of the regulatory landscape brings expertise to the situation at hand."

Alain Massicotte leads the firm's Montréal infrastructure group, frequently acting for public authorities, sponsors and lenders on a range of project developments.

Calgary-based Chris Harris operates a growing corporate practice in the oil and gas sector, acting on a wide array of M&A, as well as financing and joint ventures.

"He has pretty tremendous M&A experience list and he understands our business very, very well. He is a tremendous asset and works hand and glove with our internal team, so they are a very seamless extension of our team."

Based out of Calgary, Katie Slipp has a growing reputation for her counsel on regulatory proceedings and compliance matters in the oil and gas space.

"Katie has the perfect mix of sophistication and practicality for our files. Complex and sensitive matters are handled with care and with awareness of budget constraints."

"Katie is very sharp, can analyse a problem really well, but she also knows our corporate background."

Lana Finney handles a wide range of environmental matters, including contaminated land claims. She is based in Toronto.

"Lara is excellent. She is a specialist in environmental law who is very knowledgeable and very quick."

Toronto-based Mark Johnson is sought out for his handling of major developments in social and commercial infrastructure, where he represents the interests of proponent consortiums, investors and Crown corporations.

"Mark is incredibly knowledgeable and has the broad range of practice that some other lawyers are missing."

"Mark is simply wonderful and amazing. He's very responsive."

Roy Millen is a well-regarded Aboriginal law practitioner who frequently advises significant natural resource and energy clients. Based in Vancouver, he provides experience in the negotiation and execution of agreements with Aboriginal groups.

"He is highly strategic and is brilliant when arguing in court."

"Roy is a brilliant mind, I always receive solid legal advice from him and his advice is crucial to our operations."

Christine Milliken has a wide-ranging transactional practice which sees her advising on M&A, joint ventures, insolvency and commercial work on behalf of corporate clients in the oil and gas sector.

"Christine is very approachable, easy to get a hold of and provides excellent service under tight time frames."

"She’s forceful, without making things difficult. She helps us stand our ground, but in a polite way."