Energy: Oil & Gas

Frederick Erickson represents energy infrastructure and petrochemical clients in a wide range of commercial mandates, including joint ventures and acquisitions. Operating out of Calgary, he is sought out for his expertise across the upstream and midstream spaces.

"He has a background in exceptionally complicated commercial arrangements and wrote the book on it."

The distinguished Glenn Zacher regularly acts as lead counsel in significant regulatory matters across the Canadian power space. He is based in Toronto.

"Glenn Zacher is a top energy regulation lawyer. He presents complex issues in a very crisp manner to the regulatory tribunal."

Toronto-based Aaron Fransen enjoys increasing acclaim for his work on energy infrastructure projects. He is additionally praised by market participants for his knowledge of projects involving indigenous communities.

"Aaron is very easygoing and is always available. Turnaround time and getting stuff done quickly never seems to be an issue."

"Aaron gives great advice and is super commercial. He has his eye on the prize."

Chrysten Perry co-heads the firm's energy group as well as serving as Calgary managing partner. She has deep knowledge and experience advising on commercial agreements arising from oil and gas projects.

"I can't say enough positive things about her professionalism, experience, skill and work ethic."

"She's excellent in providing guidance on commercial terms, ensuring our interests are protected and well represented in agreements."

"Chrysten always does a great job of putting legal technicalities into language that’s accessible to everybody and she’s also really pragmatic in her advice. She understands the industry, business knowledge and business risk, and marries that to her legal knowledge."

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.

"He brings with him considerable experience in our industry, he is confident and competent, a strategic thinker and skilled collaborator, and is always professional and prepared."

"He has it all in his wheelhouse."

Vancouver partner Jamie Templeton is noted for his deep expertise in the representation of lenders in the project development process and is frequently instructed on financing and investment mandates across sectors including energy and public infrastructure.

"Clients love him because he's a problem-solver."

Toronto-based Larry Cobb regularly assists with the environment aspects of transactional work, including the acquisition of mining companies both domestically and overseas. He is additionally well placed to advise on contaminated land and the transportation of hazardous goods.

Montréal-based Myriam Fortin is praised by sources for her handling of environmental regulatory issues, often acting for manufacturers and natural resources companies. Her expertise in this field is wide-ranging, encompassing environmental impact assessments as well as remediation matters.

"Myriam gets to the issues, explains them and offers solutions."

Based in Toronto, Patrick Duffy advises on environmental assessments and contamination issues, alongside his broader focus on project development and energy regulatory matters. He has experience appearing before the Environmental Review Tribunal.

"Patrick is a very knowledgeable litigator who is capable of picking up new client issues in very esoteric environmental, development and permitting areas and incorporating them directly into strategy."

Toronto-based Patrick Welsh advises a range of clients, including natural resource and retail companies, on transactional and development mandates.

"Patrick is an amazing advisor!"