Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Recognized by many as a first port of call for oil and gas transactions, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP excels across the full range of M&A, joint ventures, project development and investment matters. The energy practice additionally leverages a broad regulatory offering, which integrates specialists in energy regulation, environmental law and Indigenous law. Among its recent highlights, Calgary managing partner Ben Rogers acted alongside up-and-coming department co-head Christine Milliken to advise TC Energy Corporation on corporate and commercial matters related to the development of the C$12bn Coastal GasLink Pipeline. The Calgary-based group also draws on the transactional expertise of Chris Harris and practice co-lead Keith Byblow, while associate Ashton Menuz provides support. On the regulatory front, department co-head Terri-Lee Oleniuk is sought after for her comprehensive experience spanning regulatory, environmental and Indigenous law issues. Lars Olthafer and Katie Slipp are also recommended for regulatory and environmental compliance and approval processes.