Mr Brendan Sawatsky > Fasken > Calgary, Canada > Lawyer Profile

Fasken’s energy team maintains a strong base in Vancouver in addition to its Calgary platform, which translates into a broad national practice that enjoys close relationships with utilities, including FortisBC and FortisAlberta. The group’s regulatory focus is supplemented by expertise in environmental and Indigenous law, while it can also lean into the wider firm’s robust corporate offering. Vancouver-based Ron Ezekiel advises on commercial and regulatory work and co-heads the energy and climate department. Other recommended practitioners include Vancouver-based energy and regulatory litigator Matthew Ghikas; Montreal-based energy and environmental law partner André Turmel; and Calgary-based transactional specialist Brendan Sawatsky.

Fasken’s power offering forms a key part of its energy and climate practice, which is distinguished by its strong regulatory dimension. The group also stands out for its ability to draw on complementary offerings in Indigenous law — where it is recognized as a market leader — as well as projects and environmental law. Vancouver-based Ron Ezekiel, who handles a mix of power and oil and gas work, co-heads the department alongside Calgary-based transactional partner Brendan Sawatsky. Other key contacts include managing partner and pre-eminent power specialist Peter Feldberg; and Vancouver-based litigator Christopher Bystrom.