LAWYER PROFILE
Martin Ignasiak

Martin Ignasiak

Canada 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Bennett Jones LLP

Practice Areas

Martin is the head of Bennett Jones' Energy Regulatory practice. He works closely with clients across Canada in developing and executing strategies for obtaining regulatory approvals for large scale industrial projects—including mines (diamonds, iron ore, oil sands, gold, coal), oil & gas, pipelines, and electric generation facilities (gas, renewable). In his capacity as a regulatory lawyer, Martin has negotiated numerous benefit agreements. He also has extensive experience in electricity market regulation and tolls and tariffs for pipelines and other regulated facilities. Martin has appeared before all levels of court, including the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.

Professional Memberships

Law Society of Alberta, Law Society of the Northwest Territories, Law Society of British Columbia, Canadian Bar Association, Calgary Bar Association, Alberta Chamber of Resources

Publications

Energy Regulatory Forum – Alberta Climate Change, Speaker, Energy Regulatory Law, Calgary, May 26.

Dispatches From the Energy Industry, UAlberta Law Alumni Magazine, Spring 2016.

Federal Environmental Assessment Reform: Issues and Opportunities, Environmental Law Journal, Federated Press, Volume XIII, No. 1, 2016.

Personal

University of Alberta, B.Comm, LL.B.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

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

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Calgary-based Martin Ignasiak has significant expertise advising oil and gas clients on regulatory matters relating to pipelines and oil sands projects, offering additional strength in environmental and Aboriginal law.

Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and Operations - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Martin Ignasiak is the head of Bennett Jones' energy regulatory practice and splits his time between the firm's Calgary, Toronto and Vancouver offices. He frequently aids clients with achieving regulatory approvals for projects.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Martin is very knowledgeable, experienced and grasps issues very quickly. He gives very clear advice.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)Chambers Canada Guide
  • He's amazing and understands the area so well.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and OperationsChambers Canada Guide
  • Martin is an astonishingly good lawyer. He is the one that you want in your corner every time.

    Energy & Natural Resources: Mining: Development and OperationsChambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

Nationwide - Canada

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