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Norton Rose Fulbright

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

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Norton Rose Fulbright

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With the strongest global network of skilled renewable energy legal advisors, we offer leading strategic advice on the rapid and disruptive transformation of the energy sector and have led an unprecedented number of successful and innovative ‘country first’ and ‘technological first’ transactions in emerging markets. We have unique insight into the digitalization of the energy value chain through the use of distributed ledger technology and blockchain, and have extensive knowledge on the development of new global markets, such as energy storage, LNG-to-power, hydrogen economy and floating offshore wind.

Our projects practice is driven by some of the most respected lawyers in the world who use their depth of experience to find solutions to complex issues. We take an innovative approach to debt and equity financing, enabling us to provide commercial and practical solutions to manage risk and ensure that projects reach a timely and cost-effective financial close.

We have experience in aboriginal land claim negotiations and consultations with Indigenous peoples along with extensive experience in litigation and disputes involving Indigenous law issues, as well as knowledge of government practices. This experience enables us to propose dynamic and practical approaches that guide our clients in planning and executing their development projects.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - Canada

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose fields an experienced Canadian team providing knowledge of conventional and renewable power generation, energy regulatory and climate change law. The firm is well respected for its project financing and procurement, capital markets and M&A expertise and is especially active in Alberta, with further capabilities in Ontario and Québec, as well as advising on multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team offers advice on all aspects of environmental law, including issues related to air, soil and water, as well as endangered species, waste management and climate change. It also provides advice on a broad range of Aboriginal law matters.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised the City of Calgary on the procurement and contracting structure for the CAD6 billion Green Line Project.

Strengths

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright is very responsive and I feel we are an important client that is prioritised.

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  • Commercial awareness is a particular strength of Norton Rose Fulbright.

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  • The firm has a strength and depth of expertise, as well as responsiveness to client needs and a collaborative approach that sets them apart from many others.

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  • The team's organisation of deliverables and ability to always deliver on tight timelines is notable. The quality of personnel and their professional knowledge is exceptional.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides very well thought-out and practical advice. They understand the commercial environment of the projects they work on and tailor their advice appropriately.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James LeMoine
    James LeMoine

    James LeMoine

    Based in Vancouver, head of the firm's infrastructure practice James LeMoine regularly advises public and private entities on the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects. He is noted for his involvement in the negotiation of commercial contracts and PPP agreements.

    • He is fantastic to work with and has seen it all.

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    • Jay provides strategic advice and is very responsive to our needs.

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    • Jay is exceptionally easy to work with and does not hesitate to help me understand specific issues where commercial expertise and knowledge is new to me.

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    • Jay is very experienced and knowledgeable. His leadership qualities are evident in organising his team to achieve required outcomes. He is also very personable and enjoyable to work with.

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    • He is very responsive, provides good ideas and is a very strong negotiator.

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  • Matthew Keen
    Matthew Keen

    Matthew Keen

    Vancouver-based Matthew Keen represents utilities companies before regulatory bodies across Alberta and BC, providing additional experience across energy, environmental and Aboriginal law.

    • He gets the to the heart of the issue pretty quickly and proposes how to manage it.

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    • Matthew has strong technical abilities and an understanding of complex matters.

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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.

    • Wayne proposes solutions and is very experienced.

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

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

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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.

    • He is thoughtful, analytical and practical.

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    • Ryan is extremely responsive, really bright and meets deadlines.

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

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  • Sandra Nissan
    Sandra Nissan

    Sandra Nissan

    Based in Toronto, Sandra Nissan has significant experience advising on design-build-finance contracts for PPP projects in sectors such as healthcare and transport.

    • Sandy is really top notch in responsiveness and reaching out in a timely way. I never have to worry about getting a response from her.

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    • Sandy excels in all areas.

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    • She is great to work with. Not only does she have all of the technical experience and answers, she has strong soft skills.

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    • Sandra brings high level of experience and service to support delivery of our projects.

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  • Vivian Kung
    Vivian Kung

    Vivian Kung

    Vivian Kung has notable experience in handling acquisitions and providing advise on project development for clients active in the renewable energy space. In particular, she represents energy companies in the development, construction and financing of battery production and storage, as well as represents them in their acquisition of energy projects. She is based in Toronto.

    • I always know she will provide insightful advice, taking into account the business and commercial reality of our company.

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    • Vivian's proactive approach and exceptional coordination skills ensure that all parties are well-informed and aligned, making her an essential asset to our team.

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    • What sets Vivian apart is her ability to be highly responsive, detail-oriented, and consistently deliver clear, actionable advice.

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    • Vivian knows what we need as a company and provides really efficient and practical advice.

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  • Jenya Hammond
    Jenya Hammond

    Jenya Hammond

    Jenya Hammond has particular experience advising on the procurement of infrastructure projects. She is based in Vancouver.

    • She is very knowledgeable in this area of law.

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    • Jenya is very skilled at explaining complex issues to a broad audience.

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    • Jenya is very dedicated and always achieves deliverables on time. She has an excellent knowledge of legal, commercial and the practicalities of an infrastructure project.

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  • Matt Mulligan
    Matt Mulligan

    Matt Mulligan

    Vancouver partner Matt Mulligan of Norton Rose Fulbright is respected for his handling of procurement and contractual matters pertaining to the infrastructure and construction spaces. He frequently assists clients throughout tender and RFP processes, including contract drafting and negotiation.

    • Matt is very practical and has very good knowledge of infrastructure contracts. He provides excellent legal and commercial advice and is very personable to work with.

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    • It is a pleasure working with Matt, always.

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    • Matt provides exceptional support.

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  • Douglas B Buchanan
    Douglas B Buchanan

    Douglas B Buchanan

    Douglas Buchanan KC is the global head of infrastructure and resources at Norton Rose Fulbright. Dividing his time between New York and Vancouver, he is equally capable of advising on Canadian and international infrastructure PPP projects.

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