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Dentons Canada LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


Dentons Canada LLP

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Dentons' deep energy experience is unmatched across Canada. The energy industry is one of the most important contributors to Canada's economy, and participants in the area need a law firm that has Canadian roots and is full service. 

Dentons' energy lawyers know the way when it comes to:

  • Oil & Gas: including oil sands, unconventional resources and LNG​​​ Pipelines
  • Power: including renewables like wind, solar, hydro, tidal, and biomass=
  • Services and infrastructure
  • Utilities: including natural gas and electricity

We assist our clients-in Canada and around the world-in critical areas such as:

  • Acquisitions and divestitures​
  • Capital markets and securities
  • Commercial contracts
  • Commodity trading
  • Competition/Anti-trust
  • Corporate and asset acquisitions and dispositions
  • Cost hedging strategies
  • Derivatives
  • Emissions trading, cleantech and climate change
  • Employment and labour
  • Energy contracts
  • Environmental assessment and other regulatory matters
  • Energy export approvals
  • Financing
  • First Nations and aboriginal community relationships
  • Immigration
  • Investment Canada Act
  • Joint ventures
  • LNG
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Permitting and regulation
  • Power purchase and off-take agreements
  • Public policy and government relations
  • Project approval
  • Project structuring
  • Project finance
  • Siting
  • Taxation

Dentons clients value our industry-wide expertise and the convenience of one-stop legal shopping. We are all about service and are committed to your success.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) - Nationwide - Canada


What the Team is Known For
Dentons Canada wins widespread recognition for its accomplished oil and gas regulatory practice, with notable experience of oil sands development, greenfield pipeline and midstream facilities projects. The firm also has a strong commercial offering, advising on domestic and cross-border energy M&A, asset swap and restructuring transactions, as well as project finance. Its energy sector group holds additional strength in oil and gas transportation projects.

Work Highlights

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  • Dentons Canada advised Saturn Oil & Gas on its USD525 million asset acquisition from Veren and its debt recapitalization.

Strengths

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  • The team is always able to meet the needs of the client, even under challenging circumstances and timelines.

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  • Dentons has a willingness to understand the business and what success looks like, as well as delivering practical and helpful legal advice.

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  • Dentons has a wide range of lawyers in their team who can support complex matters.

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  • Dentons provides ample guidance and council when navigating complex matters. I am always very impressed with the knowledge and experience they bring to the team.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
  • As a global firm, Dentons has access to all skillsets in all jurisdictions that we might need.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMichael Hurst
    Senior StatespeopleMichael Hurst

    Michael Hurst

    Michael Hurst is acclaimed for his wealth of experience advising multinational oil and gas clients on transactional matters out of the firm's Calgary office.
  • Band 1Bernard Roth
    Band 1Bernard Roth

    Bernard Roth

    Calgary-based Bernard Roth represents significant oil and gas clients before federal and provincial energy regulators in a wide array of mandates, including oil sands development and service agreements.
    • Bernie provides excellent guidance.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
    • With a strategic mindset and a results-driven approach, Bernie is a go-to resource for those seeking insight and guidance in the ever-evolving energy sector.

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  • Band 1Laura Estep
    Band 1Laura Estep

    Laura Estep

    Laura Estep frequently appears before the Canada Energy Regulator and Alberta Utilities Commission, advising oil and gas clients on facilities applications and disputes. She is based out of Calgary.
    • Laura is known for her thoughtful and analytical approach and brings a deep understanding of the regulatory frameworks in Canada.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
  • Up and ComingDan Collins
    Up and ComingDan Collins

    Dan Collins

    Calgary-based Dan Collins has particular focus on regulatory work for a strong portfolio of oil and gas clients, including related to significant projects.

    • Dan Collins is great to work with. He has a deep understanding of the issues and provides practical solutions.

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    • Dan is extremely responsive in providing support through regulatory proceedings.

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