As Canada continues to be a major player in the Energy, Oil and Gas industry, it’s worth bringing attention to some of the incredible individuals who work behind the scenes. These are the lawyers who handle transactions, deal with mergers and acquisitions, assist with project development, and counsel on commercial matters – their work is integral to the functioning of the energy sector. Below, we highlight a selection of prominent Energy, Oil, and Gas transactional lawyers in Canada, each with their unique set of expertise and accomplishments.
These professionals work in some of Canada’s top law firms, representing a wide range of clients including producers, infrastructure developers, and investment companies. Their work goes beyond technical legality, often involving intricate negotiations, critical strategy planning, and advice that shapes the course of Canada’s energy sector. Whether based in Calgary’s booming oil hub or supporting from afar, these lawyers are key players in Canadian Energy, Oil, and Gas law. Let’s take a closer look.
It’s important to note that this industry is known for its complexities. It moves quickly, with companies often needing to adapt and evolve to keep up with regulations, technology advancements, and changing supply and demand trends. These lawyers are on the front lines, navigating these hurdles with their clients and working to create strategic solutions.
Wayne Fedun
Wayne Fedun is another esteemed lawyer in this field, he represents producers, infrastructure developers and investment companies. He handles M&A and project development mandates in the oil and gas sector and works at Norton Rose Fulbright based in Calgary.
Janice Buckingham
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP boasts the highly reputed Janice Buckingham. She is known for handling a range of domestic and international M&A and project financing matters. Buckingham, from the firm’s Calgary office, also offers further counsel on commercial mandates in the oil and gas sector.
Derek S Flaman
Known for his commendable work representing oil and gas production, transportation clients, as well as investment companies, Derek Flaman is based in Calgary. Despite his firm Torys LLP lacking a formal website, Flaman’s work makes him renowned in transactional matters in the midstream space.
Craig Spurn
Craig Spurn, also from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, has wide-ranging expertise in oil and gas M&A and other commercial matters arising from the energy sector. Notably good in representing natural gas and oil clients in procurement and joint ventures, he operates from the Calgary office.
Keith Byblow
At Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Keith Byblow specializes in acting on domestic and international mandates including acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures. He operates from their office in Calgary.
Simon Baines
Known for his breadth of experience in transactional mandates, advising on commercial aspects of projects and facilities development, Simon Baines is another powerful figure from Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
Frederick G Erickson
Frederick Erickson is an integral member of the Stikeman Elliott LLP team. He has established a strong reputation representing energy infrastructure and petrochemical clients in a wide range of commercial mandates including joint ventures and acquisitions.
Mungo Hardwicke-Brown
Mungo Hardwicke-Brown from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is known for his depth of industry knowledge in the energy sector. He’s handled several major pipeline transactions and project financing mandates.
Alicia Quesnel
Alicia Quesnel is based in Calgary at Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP. As one of Canada’s top transactional oil and gas lawyers, major energy companies rely on her expertise for M&A and project development matters, as well as for guidance on related regulatory compliance.
Vivek Warrier
Respected oil and gas lawyer Vivek Warrier at Bennett Jones LLP is sought after for his expertise in handling project development and M&A matters within the petroleum and natural gas industry, including on LNG matters and is based in Calgary.
These talented lawyers showcase the depth and dynamism needed to stay at the top in Canada’s challenging Oil & Gas industry. Their dedication and continued hard work ensure they continue to shape the legal landscape of this sector.
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