Chris Christopher
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Band 1
About
Provided by Chris Christopher
Practice Areas
Chris guides oil and gas and power companies through a wide range of their commercial projects and transactions. He regularly works with clients in their acquisitions and divestitures of energy assets, as well as the full spectrum of energy project development, from joint ventures, construction, operation and maintenance to logistics and transportation, processing and marketing arrangements as they relate to LNG, oil sands, shale gas and power projects.
Chris’ industry experience includes a business background working with various oil and gas companies, giving him market insight and a commercial mindset.
Chambers Review
Canada
Based in Calgary, Chris Christopher is noted for his activity in project development and M&A arising from the oil and gas space. His expertise includes acting on both domestic and offshore energy projects, with additional experience in related transportation and construction matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chris Christopher's technical skill and level of pragmatism on transaction work is terrific."
"Chris Christopher's technical skill and level of pragmatism on transaction work is terrific."
Articles, highlights and press releases
3 items provided by Torys LLP
Virtual power purchase agreements: A net zero strategy
Against the backdrop of worldwide ambitions to reach net zero emissions by 2050, Canada’s renewable energy industry is undergoing significant change. Renewed interest in private power purchase agreements is emerging. Here we explore the mechanics of PPAs and the latest market trends in Canada.
Torys Quarterly: What’s next for Canadian oil and gas as COVID-19 adds to existing challenges
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Canadian oil and gas industry faced daunting challenges.
Torys Business Brief: Canadian oil and gas after COVID-19
Canada’s oil and gas industry continues to face unique challenges during the pandemic crisis. Listen to Calgary partners Stephanie Stimpson and Chris Christopher offer their candid perspectives on the current state of the sector, its prospects for recovery and the silver linings for industry players
Virtual power purchase agreements: A net zero strategy
Against the backdrop of worldwide ambitions to reach net zero emissions by 2050, Canada’s renewable energy industry is undergoing significant change. Renewed interest in private power purchase agreements is emerging. Here we explore the mechanics of PPAs and the latest market trends in Canada.
Torys Quarterly: What’s next for Canadian oil and gas as COVID-19 adds to existing challenges
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Canadian oil and gas industry faced daunting challenges.
Torys Business Brief: Canadian oil and gas after COVID-19
Canada’s oil and gas industry continues to face unique challenges during the pandemic crisis. Listen to Calgary partners Stephanie Stimpson and Chris Christopher offer their candid perspectives on the current state of the sector, its prospects for recovery and the silver linings for industry players