Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 1
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Stikeman Elliott is a national law firm that can regularly be seen advising on pipeline project negotiations, debt recapitalisation, and securities and capital markets matters in the oil and gas sector, as well as high-value, cross-border M&A deals and going-private transactions. The Calgary team acts for both issuers and underwriters; its client roster features foreign investors and private equity funds focused on the energy industry, as well as exploration and production services companies. The practice's expertise covers the real estate, utilities, construction, infrastructure and agriculture industries.
Work Highlights
- Stikeman Elliott advised Spartan Delta Corp on the $1.7 billion sale of various assets across the Montney Formation to Crescent Point Energy and the spinout of other Montney assets into subsidiary company Logan Energy.
Strengths
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"They are absolutely impeccable, navigating matters in a way that doesn't aggravate opposing counsel but is still zealous for clients."
"They are quick to get on it and work seamlessly with other counsel on cross-border matters. They are responsive and help find practical solutions."
"They're extremely diligent, practical and have significant experience. They have been on some of our most technical files as they are extremely good problem solvers."
"They are absolutely impeccable, navigating matters in a way that doesn't aggravate opposing counsel but is still zealous for clients."
"They are quick to get on it and work seamlessly with other counsel on cross-border matters. They are responsive and help find practical solutions."
"They're extremely diligent, practical and have significant experience. They have been on some of our most technical files as they are extremely good problem solvers."
Notable Practitioners
Boasting a longstanding leading reputation, Christopher Nixon operates an impressive transactional practice in Calgary that sees him advise on high-profile M&A transactions.
"He is one of the best transactional lawyers in Canada. He understands the processes and that there is a strategic game to be played, and he can advise and explain it to us."
Craig Story is highly accomplished in handling mergers and acquisitions and private equity matters, as well as joint ventures and capital markets transactions.
Calgary-based Leland Corbett handles a wide array of corporate transactions, including M&A and capital markets mandates.
"He's very creative in coming up with solutions and he also has a great style which puts people at ease, helping people think constructively towards solutions."
Gordon Cameron is noted for his handling of securities and high-value M&A mandates, particularly those in the oil and gas sector. He is based in the Calgary office of Stikeman Elliott.
"I trust his instincts and legal knowledge."
"He is an excellent, commercially-minded lawyer. He takes the time to understand our business, and provides relevant and efficient legal advice that advances our business goals and objectives."
Keith Chatwin advises on domestic and cross-border M&A and securities transactions. He heads the corporate department in Calgary, as well as co-leading the firm's Korea initiative.
"Keith's counsel was spot on, he did a great job on providing advice and having that creativity with new and emerging issues. He was able to provide certainty in his legal interpretation."
Sony Gill assists clients with a broad range of corporate matters in the mid-market in Calgary, including M&A, recapitalisation and joint venture transactions. He is particularly active in the oil and gas space.
"Sony is an incredible resource for our firm."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stikeman Elliott LLP
Alberta
