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Michael Theroux

Michael Theroux

Canada 2026

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About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Mike is Co-Head of the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice and carries on a practice involving complex commercial litigation and arbitration matters, with a focus on energy industry disputes. He resolves disputes through both trials and domestic and international arbitrations. Mike has deep energy industry experience, particularly in disputes involving oil sands and LNG projects in western Canada and major offshore oil and gas projects. He also has significant experience in securities litigation including shareholder disputes, contested Plans of Arrangement involving the right of shareholders to vote on arrangements, the oppression remedy and other complex securities litigation matters. In addition, Mike handles environmental claims and intellectual property disputes involving various technologies used in the energy industry.

Career

Admitted to the British Columbia bar, 1996 and the Alberta bar, 1999.

Personal

Mike was a longtime member of the firm's Board of Directors and has served as its Lead Director. He is on the board of directors of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that guides the fight to end homelessness in Calgary.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Litigation: General Commercial - Alberta

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Michael Theroux represents clients across a wide array of energy contractual disputes, offering additional experience in domestic and international arbitration. He operates out of the Bennett Jones' Calgary office and co-heads the firm's commercial litigation practice.

Strengths

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  • Michael Theroux is my first call for complex litigation work. He is a brilliant guy who's very good with crafting arguments.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Michael provides an outstanding level of service.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide
  • Mike is very detail-oriented and is a clear and strategic thinker.

    Litigation: General CommercialChambers Canada Guide

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