The expertise of Gowling WLG‘s group covers energy, environmental and construction disputes, as well as arbitration and litigation stemming from PPP infrastructure projects and shareholders’ claims. Ricki Johnston heads up the Alberta practice and specializes in corporate commercial litigation and professional liability defence. Ex-practice head David Bishop remains active on product and professional liability disputes and corporate and commercial litigation matters. Warren Foley brings strength to litigating operator disputes, pipeline ruptures and facility allocation disputes in the energy industry. The key name to note at the associate level is Kevin Pedersen’s; he supports the partners with commercial litigation.

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'Warren Foley has created a strong team around him, which allows the client the ability to seamlessly interchange their point of contact without any delays in workflow.'

Key clients

Northwynd REIT
Gibson Energy
Secure Energy (Drilling Services)
Yangarra Resources
Richardson Wealth
Waste Management of Canada Corporation
Obsidian Energy
Lafarge Canada
Strathcona Resources
Deltastream Energy Corporation
Preformed Line Products
Medipac Financial

Work highlights

Retained to act on behalf of several REITs and their individual trustees as well as the directors and officers of various related corporate entities in a class action proceeding in which the investors allege C$85m in losses arising from the operation and sale of various timeshare resorts