Martin Ignasiak
Canada Guide 2025
Band 1 : Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory)
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About
Provided by Martin Ignasiak
Practice Areas
Martin is the head of Bennett Jones' Energy Regulatory practice. He works closely with clients across Canada in developing and executing strategies for obtaining regulatory approvals for large scale industrial projects—including mines (diamonds, iron ore, oil sands, gold, coal), oil & gas, pipelines, and electric generation facilities (gas, renewable). In his capacity as a regulatory lawyer, Martin has negotiated numerous benefit agreements. He also has extensive experience in electricity market regulation and tolls and tariffs for pipelines and other regulated facilities. Martin has appeared before all levels of court, including the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada.
Professional Memberships
Law Society of Alberta, Law Society of the Northwest Territories, Law Society of British Columbia, Canadian Bar Association, Calgary Bar Association, Alberta Chamber of Resources
Publications
Energy Regulatory Forum – Alberta Climate Change, Speaker, Energy Regulatory Law, Calgary, May 26.
Dispatches From the Energy Industry, UAlberta Law Alumni Magazine, Spring 2016.
Federal Environmental Assessment Reform: Issues and Opportunities, Environmental Law Journal, Federated Press, Volume XIII, No. 1, 2016.
Personal
University of Alberta, B.Comm, LL.B.
Chambers Review
Canada
Calgary-based Martin Ignasiak has significant expertise advising oil and gas clients on regulatory matters relating to pipelines and oil sands projects, offering additional strength in environmental and Aboriginal law.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Martin is excellent to work with; he's a very knowledgeable and skilled lawyer."
"Martin is a truly rare gem in that he is extremely knowledgeable, has unmatched experience in the regulatory space, and understands the commercial and political context. He's the full package."
"He places a strong emphasis on the practical realities of our business, giving advice which translates into on-the-ground action."
"He is acknowledged as the gold standard and we wouldn't use anyone else to head up our work."
"Martin is excellent to work with; he's a very knowledgeable and skilled lawyer."
"Martin is a truly rare gem in that he is extremely knowledgeable, has unmatched experience in the regulatory space, and understands the commercial and political context. He's the full package."
"He places a strong emphasis on the practical realities of our business, giving advice which translates into on-the-ground action."
"He is acknowledged as the gold standard and we wouldn't use anyone else to head up our work."
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