Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 1
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Bennett Jones is a highly esteemed Calgary and Edmonton-based law firm which is at the forefront of the Alberta legal market. The team's deep bench of lawyers offers significant expertise in the oil and gas, technology, infrastructure and manufacturing industries. The Calgary group advises on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters including sophisticated cross-border M&A transactions, with noted strength in the private equity space. The team also provides guidance on high-value joint ventures, partnerships and capital markets deals.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones advised Nippon Steel on Canadian law issues associated with its acquisition - alongside South Korean steelmaker Posco - of 20% of the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I find Bennett Jones to generally be more organised, thoughtful and prepared than other firms. This increases my confidence in them and that is why they handle our high-value mandates."
"The partners were hands-on, with a good response speed and reasonable and cost-effective advice."
"There is a strong base of knowledge in the firm, which can be brought together to solve complex issues."
"They're diligent and have a strong commercial understanding. We received a high level of service and a quick and timely response. It feels like they prioritise our work."
"The firm understands very well the commercial interests, to say nothing of business interests at stake. They have excellent knowledge and practical experience in this sector."
"I find Bennett Jones to generally be more organised, thoughtful and prepared than other firms. This increases my confidence in them and that is why they handle our high-value mandates."
"The partners were hands-on, with a good response speed and reasonable and cost-effective advice."
"There is a strong base of knowledge in the firm, which can be brought together to solve complex issues."
"They're diligent and have a strong commercial understanding. We received a high level of service and a quick and timely response. It feels like they prioritise our work."
"The firm understands very well the commercial interests, to say nothing of business interests at stake. They have excellent knowledge and practical experience in this sector."
Notable Practitioners
Brent Kraus is well versed in advising clients on both domestic and cross-border capital markets and M&A transactions. He is based in Calgary.
"He's pragmatic and willing to work with the client to find the right solution."
"He's a subject matter expert who diligently deals with other counsel, identifies the issues and presents solutions."
William Osler has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and capital markets mandates. He is highly active in the energy and infrastructure industries.
"William is a well-spoken, thoughtful and very pragmatic lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Bennett Jones LLP
Alberta
