Ranking tables
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) | Global
Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Band 1
Band 2
Dennis Langen Stikeman Elliott LLP4 Years Ranked
Lars H Olthafer Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP13 Years Ranked- Laura Estep Dentons Canada LLP4 Years Ranked
Martin Ignasiak Bennett Jones LLP6 Years Ranked- Sander Duncanson Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP3 Years Ranked
Terri-Lee Oleniuk Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP4 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Randall W Block KC
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 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 KC
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Senior Statespeople | 18 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.
Band 1
1 Bernard RothDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years RankedCalgary-based Bernard Roth represents significant oil and gas clients before federal and provincial energy regulators in a wide array of mandates, including oil sands development and service agreements.
1 Don Davies KC
Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 1 | 24 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.
Band 2
2 Dennis Langen
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 2 | 4 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 Lars H Olthafer
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 2 | 13 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.2 Laura EstepDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedLaura Estep frequently appears before the Canada Energy Regulator and Alberta Utilities Commission, advising oil and gas clients on facilities applications and disputes. She is based out of Calgary.2 Martin Ignasiak
Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 2 | 6 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.2 Sander DuncansonOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 2 | 3 Years RankedCalgary-based 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.2 Terri-Lee OleniukBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 2 | 4 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.
Band 3
3 Alan Ross KCBorden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedAlan Ross KC is well regarded for his representation across provincial and federal regulatory mandates. He is particularly well versed in handling issues in the midstream sector and those pertaining to natural gas. He serves as the regional managing partner of the firm's Calgary office.
3 Brad GilmourOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 3 | 13 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 Jeremy Barretto
Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJeremy Barretto is an increasingly prominent lawyer based in Calgary. He demonstrates significant capabilities in acting for clients in the energy, oil and gas and mining sectors on their negotiations and agreements with Indigenous communities. He also has notable strength in advising clients on environmental assessments.
3 Katie SlippBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)2024 | Band 3 | 1 Years Ranked"Katie has the perfect mix of sophistication and practicality for our files. Complex and sensitive matters are handled with care and with awareness of budget constraints."