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Norton Rose Fulbright

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

Canada Guide 2026 : 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 (Transactional) - Nationwide - Canada

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 Paramount Resources in the sale of its Karr, Wapiti and Zama oil and gas properties to Ovintiv Canada for CAD3.325 billion plus certain properties of Ovintiv.

Strengths

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  • The Norton Rose team has substantial oil and gas experience and offers advice on a fit-for-purpose basis.

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  • The team is strong at providing commercial insights and value-added input.

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  • Norton Rose has a vast wealth of expertise and employs a team approach to ensure that all outcomes are considered and addressed.

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  • The firm has the bench strength to really handle large and complex matters. We are able to pull on their additional resources which is absolutely fantastic.

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Notable Practitioners

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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 is responsive, knows the industry and has great customer support.

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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.

    • We talk about the bigger picture and he's always making sure everything is running smoothly.

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    • I always appreciate Wayne's input, especially on the commercial aspects.

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    • Wayne proposes solutions and is very experienced.

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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 is extremely responsive, really bright and meets deadlines.

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    • He is thoughtful, analytical and practical.

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    • He demonstrates an ability to comprehend and address complex commercial matters.

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  • Lincoln Mitchell
    Lincoln Mitchell

    Lincoln Mitchell

    Lincoln Mitchell acts for a broad spectrum of energy sector clients in commercial agreements and corporate transactional work.

    • Lincoln is a responsive and strong thought partner on commercial matters.

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