About

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As regulations multiply and public scrutiny intensifies, environmental issues are emerging as a significant consideration in almost every business decision in Canada. Our team develops effective and innovative strategies for dealing with potential environmental liabilities in a transactional context as well as risk management solutions for the day-to-day operations of our clients. When an administrative tribunal or litigation cannot be avoided, we also provide strategic dispute resolution and litigation support. Clients benefit from our experience and reputation with key regulators across Canada.

Effective engagement with all stakeholders is critical to the success of projects and developments that affect Indigenous interests. Stikeman Elliott brings its leading business law expertise to the rapidly evolving Indigenous legal landscape, working with our clients to create economically and environmentally viable business solutions that encourage empowerment, participation and long-term project support from all participants.

We have particular expertise in the assessment, negotiation and strategic management of Indigenous issues for project developers on treaty and non-treaty lands. We represent developers and First Nations groups across Canada in on-going projects regarding the growth of infrastructure, energy production and natural resource extraction.

Chambers Review

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Energy: Oil & Gas - Canada

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott offers a strong bench of highly skilled practitioners frequently engaged by a roster of leading corporate clients to advise on a variety of complex environmental matters, including the environmental aspects of transactions and financings. The law firm's environmental law group additionally offers considerable expertise assisting with permitting and environmental assessment issues arising from renewable energy projects. It is also noted for its cross-border capabilities, particularly involving the USA.

Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott advised GFL Environmental on its acquisition of Fielding Environmental.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Frederick G Erickson
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Frederick G Erickson
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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.

Fred is a trusted commercial advisor to our company.

Chrysten Perry
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Chrysten Perry
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Band 1
Chrysten Perry 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.

Working with Chrysten is amazing. She is very knowledgeable and has great commercial acumen. 

We value Chrysten's knowledge, experience, acumen and timely support of our legal and corporate initiatives.

Chrysten Perry is really an excellent technical lawyer, who is loved by clients.

Glenn Zacher
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Glenn Zacher
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Band 1

Glenn Zacher regularly acts as lead counsel in significant regulatory matters across the Canadian power space. He is based in Toronto.

Glenn Zacher is one of the top energy lawyers in Canada, without a doubt.

He has been a trusted adviser on many of our most important initiatives and has helped us navigate some of our most significant challenges.

Aaron Fransen
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Aaron Fransen
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Band 2

Toronto-based Aaron Fransen enjoys increasing acclaim for his work on energy infrastructure projects. He is additionally praised by market participants for his knowledge of projects involving Indigenous communities.

Jamie Templeton
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Jamie Templeton
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Band 3

Vancouver partner Jamie Templeton is noted for his deep expertise in the representation of lenders in the project development process, and is frequently instructed on financing and investment mandates across sectors including energy and public infrastructure in Canada and abroad.

Jamie is a sophisticated partner with deep understanding of commercial law, strong analytical skills and good communication abilities.

Jamie's level of diligence and meticulousness applied to tasks is nothing short of impeccable. The flawless execution stands as a testament to the expertise.

Jamie Templeton provides outstanding advice and has deep knowledge of terms and key points in different documents pertaining to transactions.

Maxime Jacquin
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Maxime Jacquin
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Band 3

Maxime Jacquin is a Montréal-based partner whose practice focuses on financings, acquisition transactions and project matters in infrastructure and energy.

Maxime Jacquin has deep experience and expertise in P3 financing, providing high-quality legal counsel to lenders.

Myriam Fortin
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Myriam Fortin
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Band 3

Montréal-based Myriam Fortin is recognised for her handling of environmental regulatory issues, often acting for manufacturers and natural resources companies. Her expertise in this field is wide-ranging, encompassing environmental impact assessments and wastewater management, as well as transactional and remediation matters.

Patrick Duffy
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Patrick Duffy
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Band 4

Based in Toronto, Patrick Duffy advises on environmental assessments and contamination issues, alongside his broader focus on project development and energy regulatory matters. He has experience appearing before the Environmental Review Tribunal.

Patrick Duffy is dedicated and a problem solver.

Patrick Welsh
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Patrick Welsh
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Band 4

Toronto-based Patrick Welsh advises a range of clients, including natural resources, manufacturing and infrastructure companies, on transactional and development mandates.

Patrick Welsh is extremely responsive and understands how to navigate business objectives to achieve compliance. He provides practical and actionable guidance.

Patrick Welsh is very client-driven and pragmatic in his approach while not losing sight of the client's needs and end goal.

Patrick Welsh is great to work with.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Canada

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

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

Frederick G Erickson
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Frederick G Erickson
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Senior Statespeople
Chrysten Perry
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Chrysten Perry
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Band 1
Energy: Power (Regulatory)

Glenn Zacher
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Glenn Zacher
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Band 1
Patrick Duffy
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Patrick Duffy
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Band 4
Environment

Myriam Fortin
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Myriam Fortin
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Band 3
Patrick Duffy
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Patrick Duffy
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Band 4
Patrick Welsh
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Patrick Welsh
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Band 4
Project Finance

Aaron Fransen
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Aaron Fransen
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Band 2
Jamie Templeton
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Jamie Templeton
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Band 3
Maxime Jacquin
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Maxime Jacquin
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Band 3