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Global Canada Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
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S Randall W Block KCBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years RankedRandall Block KC maintains a highly respected litigation practice, which sees him act on regulatory matters within the oil and gas space. Based in Calgary, he frequently represents major energy clients before the Canada Energy Regulator in proceedings and disputes relating to construction, supply and environmental damages.S Shawn Denstedt KCOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years RankedOperating out of Calgary, Shawn Denstedt KC is vice-chair of the firm's Western Canada practice. He is an accomplished environmental lawyer who is well versed in regulatory issues arising in the energy and natural resources industries, and regularly advises on permitting issues.
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1 Don Davies KCNorton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 1 | 23 Years RankedDon Davies KC maintains his position as a premier regulatory specialist in the Canadian oil and gas market. Based in Calgary, his practice includes representing clients in applications to regulators at federal and provincial levels.
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2 Dennis LangenStikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedHighlighted for his background in engineering, Dennis Langen leads the firm's regulatory team out of Calgary. He routinely appears before regulators on oil and gas proceedings at the provincial and federal levels.2 Lawrence E Smith KCBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedLawrence Smith KC comes highly recommended for his significant knowledge of oil and gas regulation across Canada. Based in Calgary, he frequently appears before national and provincial regulators, and attracts praise for his expertise in pipeline and LNG project applications.
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3 Brad GilmourBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedBased in Calgary, Brad Gilmour is well known for his experience in the environmental space, having guided a number of clients through investigations and site remediations.3 Lars H OlthaferBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedLars Olthafer represents clients before energy regulators, demonstrating particular strength in land law matters arising from pipeline and project development. Utilising his background in engineering, the Calgary-based lawyer ably advises on a wide range of regulatory mandates arising from the oil and gas sector, including environmental compliance and First Nations consultation.3 Martin IgnasiakBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedCalgary-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.3 Sander DuncansonOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedBased in Calgary, Sander Duncanson is noted for his robust oil and gas regulation practice, representing oil and gas clients before national and provincial regulators in facilities applications and environmental assessments.3 Terri-Lee OleniukBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedTerri-Lee Oleniuk is typically sought out for her regulatory expertise. Her environmental practice is complemented by a knowledge of energy regulation and Aboriginal law.
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4 Loyola KeoughBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2023 | Band 4 | 23 Years RankedLoyola Keough has a longstanding reputation for his representation of clients across Western Canada before both provincial and federal regulators. Operating out of the firm's Calgary office, he acts on a wide range of regulatory matters impacting the electricity and natural resources sectors.