Torys

Torys’ oil and gas group is a popular choice to handle high-end corporate matters involving the oil and gas industry. The Calgary-based practice acts for a diverse roster of energy clients, including in the upstream (Vermilion Energy, TAG Oil) and midstream (Enbridge, AltaGas) segments — it also frequently acts for downstream players and industry service providers. Department head Chris Christopher is a force in oil and gas transactions; he recently advised AltaGas on its 50/50 joint venture with Koninklijke Vopak for the phased development of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility. The team additionally draws on David Cuschieri, whose focus spans corporate and commercial issues in the oil and gas, power and infrastructure spheres; up-and-coming partner Peter Danner, who has an emphasis on corporate and M&A in the energy, infrastructure and mining areas; and counsel Amy Maginley, who is also noted for energy transactions. Senior associate Gino Bruni is recommended for regulatory matters, including environmental work.

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Testimonials

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‘Chris Christopher is one of the top energy lawyers in Canada. He is incredibly knowledgeable and always a pleasure to work with. I cannot recommend him enough.’
‘The team is extremely hardworking, knowledgeable and client focused. Lawyers are very knowledgeable, professional, approachable and easy to work with.’

Key clients

TotalEnergies
Enbridge
Tidewater Midstream and Infrastructure
Pembina Gas Infrastructure, a joint venture between KKR and Pembina Pipeline Corporation
AltaGas
Baytex Energy Corp
Vermilion Energy
TAG Oil
Valeura Energy
Inter Pipeline

Work highlights

Advised TotalEnergies on the C$4bn sale of its interest, and associated midstream commitments, in the Surmont oil sands project to ConocoPhillips.
Acted for Enbridge on the C$3.1bn sale of its 50% interest in Alliance Pipeline and its 42.7% interest in Aux Sable to Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
Advised Pembina Gas Infrastructure, a joint venture between KKR and Pembina Pipeline Corporation, on the disposition to Stonepeak Partners of its 50% non-operated interest in the Key Access Pipeline System.