Energy Regulatory

Partner, Presiding Member of the Dentons Canada Region Board

Laura Estep (She/Her/Hers) is a renowned regulatory lawyer with a demonstrated track record of advising various companies in the energy industry. A key partner in Dentons' Energy Regulatory practice group and Presiding Member of the Dentons Canada Region Board, she demonstrates strong inclusive leadership, empowering the Firm’s professionals and cultivating strategic partnerships with clients on a national and global scale.

Laura's extensive experience is particularly evident in guiding major energy companies through the complexities of the regulatory landscape. Her expertise covers all stages of the regulatory process, from initial consultations to successful representation before critical bodies such as the Canada Energy Regulator, the Alberta Utilities Commission and the Alberta Energy Regulator. She also represents industry clients in land acquisition, compensation and Aboriginal law matters.

Additionally, her expertise extends to representing clients at various court levels in energy-related appeal and judicial review matters. Described as “very detail-oriented” with “great expertise in energy, oil and gas,” Laura offers crucial legal advice and representation aimed at securing regulatory approvals for a broad spectrum of energy-related projects. She is recognized as a leading lawyer by the legal industry’s most respected directories and has established herself as a counsel of choice for companies looking to navigate the Canadian energy sector.

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Presiding Member, Dentons Canada Region Board Chair of the Governance Committee, Dentons Canada Board, 2017-2022 Board Member, Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter, 2019-2022 Volunteer, Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter Member, Natural Resources Subsection of the Canadian Bar Association Member, Calgary Bar Association Member, Law Society of Alberta

University of Alberta, 2003, LLB

University of Calgary, 2000, BA, Sociology