Comparative Guide
Competition Litigation
Canada
Caitlin R. Sainsbury & Pierre N. Gemson
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is distinguished by its regulatory firepower, particularly in the midstream space. Advising a broad mix of producers, pipeline operators, refiners, distributors and others on regulatory proceedings and disputes, the team is additionally equipped to advise on transactions. Key regulatory specialists include Calgary’s Alan Ross KC, noted for his work on pipeline transmission and oil and natural gas-related matters; Calgary-based energy litigator Randall Block KC; and Vancouver-based Rick Williams, who leads the national environmental, municipal, expropriation and regulatory group. Calgary-based oil and gas head Peter Bryan is also recommended for his expertise in transactions and energy infrastructure projects. In September 2024, Xiaodi Jin departed the firm.
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Clients clés
- Government of Canada
- Cenovus Energy
- Canada Development Investment Corporation (CDEV)/Canada Hibernia Holding Corporation
- Export Development Canada
- TransNorthern Pipelines
- ConocoPhillips Canada Resources Corp
- Canadian Energy Pipeline Association
- Enbridge
- Parkland Corporation
- PetroChina Canada
- Kelt Exploration
- Birchcliff Energy
Points forts
Represented ITP in a claim filed against it, and other parties, by CNOOC Petroleum North America, alleging breach of contract and negligence related to a pipeline failure in Northern Alberta.
Advised an Indigenous-owned investment partnership on its C$1bn acquisition of a minority equity interest in TC Energy Corporation’s NGTL System and Foothills Pipeline assets.
Engaged by Shoal Point Energy in a claim concerning de facto expropriation in relation to restrictions on hydraulic fracturing.
Responsable de la pratique
Peter Bryan; Rick Williams; Alan Ross KC
Autres avocats clés
Randall Block KC; Karen Salmon; Miles Pittman