Ranking tables
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Brian Bidyk McCarthy Tétrault LLP7 Years Ranked
- Craig Spurn Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP9 Years Ranked
- George Antonopoulos Dentons Canada LLP8 Years Ranked
- Keith Byblow Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
- R Ben Rogers Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP9 Years Ranked
- Simon Baines Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP9 Years Ranked
- Vivek Warrier Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP9 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Carolyn Wright Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP6 Years Ranked
- Chris Harris Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP4 Years Ranked
- David Cuschieri Torys LLP7 Years Ranked
- KayLynn Litton Norton Rose Fulbright3 Years Ranked
- Paul Negenman Lawson Lundell LLP7 Years Ranked
- Robert Froehlich Norton Rose Fulbright5 Years Ranked
- Wayne Fedun Norton Rose Fulbright7 Years Ranked
Band 4
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Frederick G EricksonStikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years RankedFrederick 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.S Michael HurstDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Senior Statespeople | 9 Years RankedMichael Hurst is acclaimed for his wealth of experience advising multinational oil and gas clients on transactional matters out of the firm's Calgary office.
Eminent Practitioners
E Alicia QuesnelBurnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 9 Years RankedBased in Calgary, managing partner Alicia Quesnel is one of Canada's top transactional oil and gas lawyers. She ably assists major energy companies with M&A and project development matters, as well as advising on related regulatory compliance.E Patrick MaguireBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 9 Years RankedPatrick Maguire operates a highly reputed corporate and commercial oil and gas practice. He is sought out by domestic and international oil and gas companies engaged in high-stakes development projects, mergers and acquisitions.
Band 1
1 Chris ChristopherTorys LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedBased 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.1 Chrysten PerryStikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedChrysten 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.1 Janice BuckinghamOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedPremier oil and gas lawyer Janice Buckingham acts on an impressive range of domestic and international M&A and project financing matters, providing further counsel on commercial mandates. She co-chairs the firm's oil and gas practice from its Calgary office.
Band 2
2 Brian BidykMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedCalgary-based Brian Bidyk represents both upstream and midstream oil and gas clients in M&A and project development.2 Craig SpurnOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedCraig Spurn acts out of the firm's Calgary office and has wide-ranging expertise in oil and gas M&A and commercial matters arising from the energy sector. He is noted for his skill in representing natural gas and oil clients in procurement and joint ventures.2 George AntonopoulosDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedBased in the firm's Calgary office, George Antonopoulos handles a wide array of M&A, asset sales and project developments in the oil and gas sector.2 Keith ByblowBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedCalgary-based oil and gas lawyer Keith Byblow advises on domestic and international mandates, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.2 R Ben RogersBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedBen Rogers is widely admired for his experience acting on oil and gas transactions. He acts on behalf of both offshore and domestic clients in joint ventures, mergers and dispositions.2 Simon BainesOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedSimon Baines is esteemed for the breadth of his experience across transactional mandates in the oil and gas sector, as well as advising on the commercial aspects of projects and facilities development. He is based out of the firm's Calgary office.2 Vivek WarrierOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedCalgary-based Vivek Warrier is a widely respected oil and gas lawyer sought after for his handling of project development and M&A within the petroleum and natural gas industry, including on LNG matters.
Band 3
3 Carolyn WrightBurnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedCalgary-based Carolyn Wright's practice includes acting for clients on a broad array of oil and gas transactions including joint ventures and corporate restructuring.3 Chris HarrisBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCalgary-based Chris Harris operates a growing corporate practice in the oil and gas sector, acting on a wide array of M&A, as well as financing and joint ventures.3 David CuschieriTorys LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedDavid Cuschieri is called upon to utilise his corporate and commercial transactional experience on infrastructure projects in the oil and gas industry. He is based in Calgary.3 KayLynn LittonNorton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 3 Years RankedKayLynn is very experienced in oil and gas issues and gives us confidence in negotiating our positions. She is also very responsive and I appreciate her business knowledge and practicality.3 Paul NegenmanLawson Lundell LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedCalgary-based Paul Negenman represents oil and gas exploration and production companies in a range of corporate mandates, including joint ventures and dispositions.3 Robert FroehlichNorton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedRobert Froehlich acts on a broad array of M&A transactions in the oil and gas sector. Acting out of the team's Calgary office, he frequently represents national and international organisations engaged in asset and operations dispositions and acquisitions. Robert is also the Canadian Head of Energy at Norton Rose Fulbright.3 Wayne FedunNorton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedWayne Fedun handles M&A and project development mandates in the oil and gas sector, representing producers, infrastructure developers and investment companies. He works out of the firm's Calgary office.
Band 4
4 Christine MillikenBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedChristine Milliken has a wide-ranging transactional practice which sees her advising on M&A, joint ventures, insolvency and commercial work on behalf of corporate clients in the oil and gas sector.4 Kerri HowardMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedKerri Howard is an up-and-coming lawyer who focuses her practice on the oil and gas space, regularly handling acquisitions, joint ventures and financings. She is co-head of the firm's oil and gas practice and is based in Calgary.4 Peter DannerTorys LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedI'm very happy with the level of service that we receive from Peter Danner. He is very knowledgeable and responsive. I find him to be efficient and resourceful.
Up and Coming
U Ashley WhiteBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedAshley White frequently advises energy sector clients in commercial contracts work, M&A and wider transactional activity.U Kurtis ReedStikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedKurtis Reed is one of our go-to commercial lawyers for a multitude of projects. He's a really trusted advisor, he brings a wealth of experience and intellect beyond his years.U Lincoln MitchellNorton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedHe's very good at putting himself in client's shoes, understanding their business perspectives and seeing the real life impact.U Luke MorrisonBennett Jones LLP | Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedLuke Morrison acts for clients on a broad spectrum of transactional matters arising in the energy and power sectors, including M&A, insolvency, joint ventures and commercial contracts.