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Norton Rose Fulbright

Energy: Oil & Gas

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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We have a long history of being involved in Canada’s energy sector. Our offices across Canada provide our domestic and international clients with knowledge and experience in every aspect of the oil and gas industry. Our renowned oil and gas group has lawyers in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa and Québec, who are supported seamlessly by our global network. This provides clients with high-quality and customized business law services addressing the upstream, midstream and downstream segments of the Canadian oil and gas industry, oil and gas field services and LNG, from the East Coast to the West Coast. Our leading lawyers have been involved in some of the largest and leading-edge industry projects and transactions in Canada.

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Norton Rose Fulbright is an international firm with a robust oil and gas group in Canada offering notable experience of high-profile M&A and particular strength in the midstream sector. The practice also advises on LNG project development, major joint ventures, financings and other corporate energy work. The firm benefits from energy expertise in its Calgary, Vancouver and Montréal offices and is noted for its standout experience of energy regulation and litigation, regularly representing clients before national and provincial regulators.
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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright represented Veren in its strategic combination with Whitecap Resources in a deal valued at CAD15 billion.

Strengths

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  • The firm's broad experience and technical ability allows for management of the most sophisticated legal and commercial matters in Canada. They have a wealth of knowledge in all commercial and adjacent matters, with a great focus on the issues that matter most, while ensuring no detail is forgotten.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

  • I find the lawyers at Norton Rose Fulbright to be very commercial and excellent at thinking outside the box. They have great depth of experience and excel in their ability to get deals across the line.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

  • Norton Rose Fulbright is a very experienced, business-minded and solution-oriented firm.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

  • The firm is very in tune with the industry so provides a lot of insight into what is market, which is very important for us. They are also very collaborative and commercial.

    Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Wayne Fedun
    Wayne Fedun

    Wayne Fedun

    Wayne Fedun handles M&A and project development mandates in the oil and gas sector, representing producers, infrastructure developers and investment companies. He works out of the firm's Calgary office.

    • He is a very commercially savvy lawyer.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

    • Wayne has a top-level technical and drafting ability. He is a practical and pragmatic problem solver.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

    • He brings a depth of experience and aligned approach that can't be matched.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
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  • KayLynn Litton
    KayLynn Litton

    KayLynn Litton

    KayLynn Litton is sought after for her handling of commercial oil and gas mandates, including midstream agreements, as well as corporate transactions and reorganisations.

    • She provides really good commercial and energy advice and is very good at taking a deep dive into complex issues and providing advice on this.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

    • KayLynn is an experienced lawyer providing very insightful thoughts and solutions throughout transactions.

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  • Ryan Keays
    Ryan Keays

    Ryan Keays

    Ryan Keays advises oil and gas clients in significant acquisitions and investments. He is based in Calgary.

    • Ryan carefully considers the details and complexities and works hard to provide comprehensive counsel.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada
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  • Sean Wallace
    Sean Wallace

    Sean Wallace

    Sean Wallace is a partner in the firm's Calgary office. He regularly advises on M&A transactions for oil and gas clients.

    • He is responsive and provides astute, prompt advice.

      Energy: Oil & Gas respondentCanada

    • Sean's level of detail and commercial acuity are appreciated.

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