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Global Canada Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)

Oil and Gas covers all upstream and downstream work including exploration, infrastructure and pipeline developments and service contracts, royalties, licensing and operation agreements. It also includes corporate issues such as M&A, capital raisings, taxation and regulatory compliance.

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Senior Statespeople
  1. Randall W Block KC
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    Randall W Block KC
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years Ranked
    Randall 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.
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    Shawn Denstedt KC
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years Ranked
    Operating 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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Band 1
  1. Don Davies KC
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    Don Davies KC
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 1 | 23 Years Ranked
    Don 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.
  2. Bernard Roth
    Dentons Canada LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Dennis Langen
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    Dennis Langen
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Highlighted 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.
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    Lawrence E Smith KC
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 2 | 21 Years Ranked
    Lawrence 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.
  3. Laura Estep
    Dentons Canada LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
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    Brad Gilmour
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Based 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.
  2. Lars H Olthafer
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    Lars H Olthafer
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Lars 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.
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    Martin Ignasiak
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.
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    Sander Duncanson
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked
    Based 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.
  5. Terri-Lee Oleniuk
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    Terri-Lee Oleniuk
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Terri-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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Band 4
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    Loyola Keough
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 4 | 23 Years Ranked
    Loyola 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.
  2. Keith Miller
    Keith Miller Law | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
    2023 | Band 4