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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada


McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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About

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Our multidisciplinary team conceives and executes strategic responses to large and complex projects and transactions while coordinating a suite of associated considerations including regulatory, environmental, employment, litigation, and Aboriginal matters. With deep knowledge of the commercial, political and cultural drivers that shape energy markets, we keep you informed on new developments that impact your business objectives.

Our Oil & Gas practice spans the entire industry - from upstream to midstream to downstream - and is actively engaged in the energy transition space.

Our experience is comprehensive and includes:

  • complex mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and other commercial contracts and agreements involving upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas assets
  • structuring engineering, supply, processing, off-take, transportation, shipping, and physical and financial energy-trading contracts, as well as agreements relating to the ownership and transfer of emissions credits
  • complex project development arrangements, including for LNG, carbon capture and storage, geothermal, hydrogen, biofuel and lithium battery projects
  • all aspects of regulatory processes for many of the largest energy projects in North America, including federal, provincial and local government project approvals and permitting processes for LNG facilities, upstream pipelines and related infrastructure, midstream facilities, export authorizations and pipeline tolling and tariff issues

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What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a premier Canadian law firm with a well-reputed oil and gas practice. Leveraging the firm's extensive expertise across corporate, commercial, finance and environmental mandates, the team acts on the gamut of transactions in the space including M&A, joint ventures and dispositions. The oil and gas group receives instructions from a range of major clients. The practice is primarily run from the firm's Calgary office, with further expertise distributed across its Canadian footprint.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised RBC Dominion Securities and Scotia Capital in their role as agents for NorthRiver Mainstream in the issuance of senior secured bonds by its subsidiaries.

Strengths

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  • McCathy Tétrault provides strong practical advice and solutions.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
  • The department has great attention to detail and represents us in a strategic and vigorous manner.

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  • The team is responsive and practical and shows their sector expertise as they advance our positions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Terri-Lee Oleniuk
    Band 1Terri-Lee Oleniuk

    Terri-Lee Oleniuk

    Terri-Lee Oleniuk advises oil and gas sector clients on regulatory compliance, as well as on environmental and Aboriginal law, from her base in Calgary.
    • Terri-lee has very good judgement and provides excellent, well thought out advice to help clients make good decisions.

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    • She knows everything.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
    • She is one-of-a-kind. I am not aware of another lawyer in the regulatory space in Canada with her level of expertise, experience and results delivered to the market.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
    • Terri-Lee's understanding of oil and gas regulatory matters is top end. Her understanding of our organisation and assets is excellent.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
  • Band 2Brian Bidyk
    Band 2Brian Bidyk

    Brian Bidyk

    Calgary-based Brian Bidyk represents both upstream and midstream oil and gas clients in M&A and project development.
    • Brian has a depth of experience and commercial vision that set him apart from all other oil and gas lawyers we have worked with. His level of service is excellent.

      Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) respondentCanada
  • Band 4Kerri Howard
    Band 4Kerri Howard

    Kerri Howard

    Kerri Howard is an experienced oil and gas lawyer who regularly handles acquisitions, joint ventures and financings. She is co-head of the firm's oil and gas practice and is based in Calgary.

    • Kerri provides a very high level of service.

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    • Kerri is prompt, professional and practical.

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  • Band 4Peter Danner
    Band 4Peter Danner

    Peter Danner

    Peter Danner's oil and gas practice sees him handle an array of transactions in Western Canada. He has a particular focus in the midstream space.
  • Up and ComingAlastair MacKinnon
    Up and ComingAlastair MacKinnon

    Alastair MacKinnon

    Alastair MacKinnon represents major energy clients on tolling disputes and judicial review proceedings, amongst other matters. He is based in Calgary.

    • Alastair is extremely intelligent with a strong ability to grasp highly technical matters. He also has strong oral advocacy skills.

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