George Antonopoulos

Practice Areas

George Antonopoulos is the national and global Energy sector lead for Canada, and a member of the Canada Region Board.

In his practice, George acts for energy companies in both the upstream and midstream oil and gas sectors, as well as for emerging players in the energy innovation and transition space. He advises clients on commercial transactions with a focus on planning, drafting, negotiation and completion of complex transactions and project work, including with respect to mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, joint venture arrangements, commodity transportation, terminalling and storage arrangements, corporate re-organizations, and energy project development.

George has developed a specialized expertise with respect to joint venture/partnership relationships in large scale energy projects, specifically in the unconventional resource areas of oil sands and shale gas development. He also frequently advises on both the transporter and shipper side of oil and gas pipeline transportation projects, including with respect to the drafting and negotiation of long term transportation arrangements.

Career

Called to the bar: Alberta, 2006

Professional Memberships

Member of Law Society of Alberta; Canadian Bar Association; Calgary Bar Association.