Corporate/Commercial: The Elite
Canada Guide 2025 : Alberta
Band 2
About
Provided by Torys LLP
Torys Calgary gives clients insight and perspective for sophisticated business issues. With regional, cross-border and international experience, our collaborative team provides robust multidisciplinary counsel and guidance as trusted advisors. We understand the complex legal and practical issues at play for organizations operating and investing in Alberta’s business community. Along with a significant presence in the Canadian market, we have a long history working with our clients on deals that span jurisdictions and markets.
We are proud of our diverse client base: we serve not only major corporations, but also entrepreneurs, cannabis growers, oil and gas and power companies, pension and investment funds, renewable energy generators, technology companies and government.
Chambers Review
Torys advises energy services and royalty and streaming companies on M&A and restructuring matters in the midstream sector. The team also advises private equity entities, financial institutions and pension funds on a wider range of commercial matters, including corporate compliance, financing and capital markets transactions. The law firm's client roster includes small, mid-size and large companies in both the public and private arenas. The Calgary-based group benefits from the support of the firm's Toronto and New York offices to advise on national and international transactions.
Work Highlights
- Torys advised Pembina Gas Infrastructure, a joint venture between KKR and Pembina Pipeline, in the sale of interest in the Key Access Pipeline System to Stonepeak Partners for USD662.5 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everyone we deal with at Torys is very high quality."
"There's a strong technical focus, with a client-driven approach. The firm has a great depth of professionals that meet our needs. They always meet timelines and with quality output."
"They were very effective in setting up key steps along the way, adjusting throughout the entire process, keeping all parties organised and dealing with complex questions."
"They provided professionalism, trust, knowledge and experience. They can handle all situations."
"Everyone we deal with at Torys is very high quality."
"There's a strong technical focus, with a client-driven approach. The firm has a great depth of professionals that meet our needs. They always meet timelines and with quality output."
"They were very effective in setting up key steps along the way, adjusting throughout the entire process, keeping all parties organised and dealing with complex questions."
"They provided professionalism, trust, knowledge and experience. They can handle all situations."
Notable Practitioners
Janan Paskaran has extensive experience acting for clients from the energy sector on mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate finance and securities law mandates. Based in Calgary, he often advises on international oil and gas transactions.
"Janan is exactly the kind of external counsel that you want as a GC. He has strong technical knowledge and skills but understands the commercial realities of operating a business."
Stephanie Stimpson assists clients from the energy sector with M&A, joint ventures and securities matters. Her practice includes a growing focus on corporate ethics and ESG risks.
"She's a fantastic lawyer who is knowledgeable in many different areas, is an excellent team leader and has excellent communication skills."
"She has been proactive in identifying areas of concern and interest, responded to inquiries in a time fashion, and provided invaluable advice and direction."
Neville Jugnauth advises on private equity investments and M&A transactions. His clients include energy companies headquartered in Alberta and further afield, as well as Crown corporations.
"Neville is an extremely strong and commercial partner who is able to quickly identify and distil issues to manageable ones."
"He's a superb lawyer, who is knowledgeable, practical and extremely experienced."
Jennifer Baugh assists clients with a range of corporate and capital markets transactions. She is particularly adept at handling mandates in the energy sector.
"Jen is excellent to deal with - she's diligent and responsive on large, complex transactions."
"She's very organised and has strong communication skills. She provides prompt service and great advice."
Michael Pedlow is a Calgary-based lawyer advising on M&A transactions for energy clients.
"Michael is a great adviser."
"Mike has provided timely and thoughtful advice. He takes the time to walk through things and ensure that his advice is understood and also meets our needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Torys LLP
Alberta
Members
Provided by Torys LLP
Jennifer Baugh
Michael Pedlow
Peter Danner
Head of Department