Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) | Canada

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.

Calgary-based regulatory lawyer Shawn Denstedt KC frequently acts on major transportation and facilities development mandates in the oil and gas industry, as well as advising on related First Nations matters. Vice-chair of the firm's Western Canadian group, his experience includes representing clients before both provincial and federal regulators.

Calgary-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.

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.

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.

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.

Laura 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.

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.

"He fully understands the legal and regulatory issues and he is an extremely quick learner, able to understand the industry-specific technical information to a point he can think on his feet when questioning technical experts in the field."

"Terri-Lee is exceptional. She has the ability to navigate complex legal matters under difficult circumstances and she sees the big picture with respect to commercial and political consequences, particularly when dealing with regulatory decisions that could affect the trajectory of a commercial deal."

Alan 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.

"Brad is a true and trusted adviser for an energy company, in that he has a deep technical knowledge of operations and the applicable laws and regulations, while understanding the appropriate business drivers and risk analysis. This results in pragmatic, fully informed legal advice that is exceptionally valuable."

"In tense situations, he doesn’t get rattled – he’s quick to counter challenges and come up with arguments that are forceful. He's got a strong technical background too, he understood the technical arguments and could handle that as well as the legal matters."

"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."

"I am a huge fan of his. He is quite bright, very communicative and very reliable. He is relatively young, but he has great experience in this space and is super capable - he's definitely one to watch."

Viviana Berkman of Cassels Brock & Blackwell has a growing profile for her oil and gas regulatory practice, with a number of major clients calling upon her skills for advisory and compliance matters.