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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

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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



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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) - Nationwide - Canada

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • 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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  • We continually deal with transactions that have unique circumstances and the team at Stikeman is never phased when a new curveball is introduced.

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  • Stikeman has a strong understanding of client businesses, offers practical and pragmatic advice and has significant depth of knowledge.

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  • The oil and gas counsel demonstrates strong expertise.

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  • It is nice to know that the firm has a strong and deep bench of lawyers who can tackle any type of file.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Frederick G Erickson
    Frederick G Erickson

    Frederick G Erickson

    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.
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  • Chrysten Perry
    Chrysten Perry

    Chrysten Perry

    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.

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

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    • She's always available and makes a great partner.

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

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  • Dennis Langen
    Dennis Langen

    Dennis Langen

    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.

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    • Dennis exceeds at all areas in his area of expertise.

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  • Kurtis Reed
    Kurtis Reed

    Kurtis Reed

    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.

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    • 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.

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    • Kurtis is extremely knowledgeable and diligent.

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