About

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Our oil and gas lawyers leverage their local expertise and international relationships to help clients accomplish their goals in an ever-changing economic and regulatory climate. Highly experienced in a broad array of oil and gas transactions and disputes, we provide practical, strategic and tactical advice.

Stikeman Elliott lawyers have closed some of the toughest and most contentious deals in the Canadian oil and gas sector, for many of the highest profile and most sophisticated investors. Our lawyers understand how changing regulatory frameworks, fluctuating commodity prices and unpredictable global economic trends impact our clients’ businesses. We provide legal solutions that anticipate issues arising from the cyclical nature of the oil and gas industry.

Stikeman Elliott has strong relationships with key policy and decision-makers in the highly regulated oil and gas industry. We represent clients before the National Energy Board (NEB), the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) and other federal and provincial regulatory authorities, as well as Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada and the Competition Bureau. www.canadianenergylaw.com



Chambers Review

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Nationwide - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott offers oil and gas expertise in Alberta, British Columbia and Québec with a notable focus on the midstream sector. The energy group frequently acts for major domestic and international clients in relation to project development, acquisitions, financing and related litigation, with further experience assisting with oil and gas IPOs. Its lawyers are active in fund formation and private equity-backed investment in the oil and gas industry. The team is further recognised for its regulatory strength in relation to projects and transactions, and also represents clients before national and provincial administrative bodies.

Work Highlights

  • Stikeman Elliott advised Cedar LNG and Pembina Pipeline in acquisition, commercial, project development and project financing matters related to its positive final investment decision regarding the Cedar LNG project.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Frederick G Erickson
S
Frederick G Erickson
S
Senior Statespeople
Frederick Erickson represents energy infrastructure and petrochemical clients in a wide range of commercial mandates, including joint ventures and acquisitions. Operating out of Calgary, he is sought out for his expertise across the upstream and midstream spaces.
Chrysten Perry
1
Chrysten Perry
1
Band 1

Chrysten Perry KC, co-heads the firm's energy group as well as serving as Calgary managing partner. She has deep knowledge and experience advising on commercial agreements arising from oil and gas projects.

Chrysten is always on top of the file.

Chrysten is pragmatic and knowledgeable. Her support and guidance are first-rate. She is efficient, nimble and she understands the business.

She's always available and makes a great partner.

She's very knowledgeable and willing to work to creative solutions, while ensuring the clients interests remain fully protected.

Dennis Langen
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Dennis Langen
1
Band 1

Highlighted for his background in engineering, Dennis Langen routinely appears before regulators on oil and gas proceedings at the provincial and federal levels.

He is a great lawyer.

Dennis exceeds at all areas in his area of expertise.

Kurtis Reed
4
Kurtis Reed
4
Band 4
Kurtis Reed advises clients on M&A, joint ventures, commercial contracts and wider corporate law issues arising in the oil and gas sector.

Kurtis is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

On a personal level, he's tremendously easy to deal with. He gets our team and our business very well and has a really good understanding of the practical aspects of our business.

Kurtis is extremely knowledgeable and diligent.

Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP

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Nationwide - Canada

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

Dennis Langen
1
Dennis Langen
1
Band 1
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

Frederick G Erickson
S
Frederick G Erickson
S
Senior Statespeople
Chrysten Perry
1
Chrysten Perry
1
Band 1
Kurtis Reed
4
Kurtis Reed
4
Band 4

Members

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