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Dentons

Energy: Oil & Gas

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


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Energy: Oil & Gas - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

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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.
Strengths

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

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

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

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.

As a global firm, Dentons has access to all skillsets in all jurisdictions that we might need.

Work Highlights

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

Notable practitioners
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.

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.

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.


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.


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.

Dan is extremely responsive in providing support through regulatory proceedings.

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