MLT Lawyers Practicing
in this Area Include:

Regina
Harold MacKay, O.C., Q.C.
Donald Wilson, Q.C.
Robert Pletch, Q.C.
Len Andrychuk, Q.C.
Randy Brunet
John Dipple
James Camplin
Deron Kuski
Chad Jesse

Saskatoon
Neil MacKay
Danny Anderson
Todd Rosenberg
Douglas Osborn
Lynn Hnatick
Crystal Taylor
Rangi Jeerakathil
Ivan Bergerman
Kelly Caruk
Penny Yeager

Calgary
Scott Whitby
Jim Kerby
Scott Exner
Robson Garden, Q.C.
Chika Onwuekwe
Michelle Spence

Edmonton
Doug Ballou
Adam Merrick

For many years, MLT has been a trusted advisor to stakeholders in Canada’s energy industry. We regularly advise public and private entities, governments, Crown corporations, other government agencies and First Nations on all aspects of the energy business including the oil and natural gas, oilfield services, electricity and alternate and renewable energy sectors.

Oil & Natural Gas

MLT has extensive experience with all aspects of the oil and natural gas business, including issues commonly encountered in the exploration, development, production, processing, storage, transportation, distribution and marketing of oil, natural gas and related by-products. In addition to our experience with the acquisition, operation and divestment of exploration and production assets (including numerous financings, securitizations, restructuring transactions and corporate reorganizations), we have provided advice with respect to several significant projects including the Hibernia offshore oil production project, the Lloydminster heavy oil upgrader and the Co-op refinery and upgrader in Regina. We have also advised pipeline companies and shippers with respect to pipeline product transportation and regarding the acquisition, divestment, development, construction and financing of several significant pipeline projects including the Alliance, Express, Keystone, Producers and Trans-Canada pipeline systems.

From a regulatory law perspective, MLT has extensive experience dealing with the regulation and de-regulation of assets and markets in Western Canada. We have acted in natural gas utility rate applications before regulators and review proceedings and have provided advice with respect to cost of capital issues, codes of conduct and rate unbundling. Our practice also extends to hearings before surface rights authorities where we regularly represents both landowners and industry in the resolution of surface rights disputes.

Oilfield Services

We count among our clients a number of private and public companies that provide services to the oil and gas sector, including drilling contractors, well service providers and other oilfield service suppliers. Our services to these clients include general corporate and commercial advice, advice on contractual issues and support in the event of litigation or alternate dispute resolution.

Electricity

MLT is a leading Western Canadian law firm in the electricity sector. We have advised a wide variety of clients regarding the development, construction and financing of power generation and power transmission projects. We have also provided advice with respect to power purchase contracts, project procurement, the acquisition of “ancillary” services, the development, review and revision of operating rules and codes of conduct for market participants and the acquisition and divestment of power generation assets.

From a regulatory law perspective, we have been involved with various aspects of the regulation and deregulation of the electricity sector in Canada, including mandates to act in connection with various regulatory applications and providing advice on compliance, rate applications and reviews, cost of capital issues and rate unbundling. We have also provided advice to a number of industry participants on dispute resolution, including litigation support.

Alternate and Renewable Energy

Western Canada has abundant sources of alternate and renewable energy, including wind, solar, hydro, biomass and other agricultural-based alternative fuel sources. As a leading Western Canadian law firm, MLT is uniquely situated to provide advice with respect to the development and commercialization of these alternate and renewable energy sources. We have provided advice with respect to the development, acquisition and divestment of wind farm projects and the development and operation of existing and proposed biodiesel facilities. We have also participated on industry committees addressing issues related to carbon capture and storage and carbon emission credits trading. Working with our Agribusiness Law practice group, members of MLT’s Energy Law practice group are also uniquely qualified to provide information and advice with respect to the development of agricultural-based alternate and renewable energy projects. In a world with increasing needs for alternate and renewable sources of energy, MLT is the firm of choice to advise on these types of projects in Western Canada.