FIRM OVERVIEW

Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to more than 400 lawyers and business advisors in seven Canadian and international offices—Calgary, Toronto, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, New York, and a representative office in Beijing. The firm’s focus on deepening relationships with clients in key global business centres has enabled it to lead a wide range of complex cross-border and international transactions and litigation. As such, Bennett Jones is ideally suited to advise foreign businesses and investors with Canadian ventures and investments, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities in the US, Asia, the Middle East, and around the world.

FIRM CULTURE

Bennett Jones reflects the integrity and professional excellence of the firm’s Founding Partners. Over the years, the firm has produced some of Canada’s most accomplished legal and business leaders, fostering values that established it as one of Canada’s most successful business law firms. The firm prides itself on offering clients innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking approaches to business, legal, and regulatory challenges and opportunities. Mutual respect and independent thought are cornerstones of client and colleague interactions. Bennett Jones has been recognized for 17 consecutive years as one of Canada’s Best Employers.

MAIN AREAS OF PRACTICE AND INDUSTRY EXPERTISE

M&A and Capital Markets
Private Equity
Energy: Oil & Gas
Energy: Power & Renewables
Mining
Infrastructure & P3 Projects
Banking & Financial Services
Litigation
International Trade & Investment
Environmental
Commercial Real Estate
Restructuring & Insolvency
Competition / Antitrust
Intellectual Property
Tax

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer: Hugh L. MacKinnon

Managing Partners: Patrick T. Maguire (Calgary), Stephen W. Bowman (Toronto), Enzo J. Barichello QC (Edmonton), Radha D. Curpen (Vancouver), Melanie L. Aitken (USA), Gordon Cameron (New York)

OFFICES

Canada: Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton

International: New York, USA; Beijing, China

Calgary

855 2nd St SW, Suite 4500, Bankers Hall E
Calgary, AB, Canada, T2P 4K7

Phone: (403) 298-3100
Fax: (403) 265-7219

Edmonton

10020 100th St, 3200 TELUS House, South Twr
Edmonton, AB, Canada, T5J 0N3

Phone: (780) 421-8133
Fax: (780) 421-7951

Toronto

100 King St W, Suite 3400, 1 First Canadian Pl, PO Box 130
Toronto, ON, Canada, M5X 1A4

Phone: (416) 863-1200
Fax: (416) 863-1716

Vancouver

1066 West Hastings St, Suite 2600, Oceanic Plaza
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6E 3X1

Phone: (604) 687-7077
Fax: (604) 687-7099

Ottawa

45 O'Connor St, Suite 1900, World Exchange Plaza
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1P 1A4

Phone: (613) 683-2300
Fax: (613) 683-2323

Beijing

1 Jianguomenwai Ave, Suite 9,, Fl 14, China World Office Twr 1, Chaoyang District
Beijing, China, 100004

Phone: (106) 535-0123
Fax: (106) 535-0122

Vancouver

666 Burrard St, Suite 2500, Park Place
Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 2X8

Phone: (604) 891-7500
Fax: (604) 891-5100

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Big Deals, Suits or Real Estate Transactions

Canadian Pacific Railway completes US$500 million public debt offering in the U.S.
On Mar. 5, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, completed an offering of US$500 million
Canadian Pacific Railway completes $300 million public debt offering in Canada
On Mar. 9, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, completed a public offering of $300 million
MEG Energy Corp. completes US$1.2 billion private placement in the U.S. and Canada
On Jan. 31, 2020, MEG Energy Corp. completed an offering of US$1,200,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 7.125% notes due 2027
CSV Midstream Solutions acquires Karr 6-18 natural gas facility from Paramount Resources
Capital Power Corporation completed its acquisition of Goreway Power Station Holdings Inc., which owns the Goreway Power Station, from JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation for a total ...
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. completes recapitalization transaction
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. completes its recapitalization transaction pursuant to a court-approved arrangement
Canadian Natural completes $3.775-billion acquisition of Devon Canada Assets
Canadian Natural Resources Limited completes its acquisition of Devon Canada Assets
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited Acquires Dash 8 Program from Bombardier Inc.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“DHC”) completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of the Dash 8 aircraft program from Bombardier Inc. (“Bombardier”) for gross proceeds of ...
Hughes and 631992 Ontario Inc. v. Liquor Control Board of Ontario et al.
The Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses a proposed class action against Brewers Retail and the LCBO on allegations of price-fixing.
The Amynta Group acquires Sym-Tech Dealer Services
Sym-Tech Dealer Services has joined The Amynta Group’s North American automotive warranty businesses.
Kissner Group Holdings LP acquires NSC Minerals Ltd.
Kissner Group Holdings LP (“Kissner”) completed its acquisition of NSC Minerals Ltd. (“NSC”), a market-leading provider of salt products in Western Canada and the North Central United States, from an ...

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People Moves

Two new partners join Bennett Jones LLP Toronto office
Bennett Jones LLP announced the addition of two partners to the firm’s Toronto office
Bennett Jones adds new partner
Bennett Jones LLP announced the addition of corporate tax lawyer James Morand
Bennett Jones LLP welcomes John Manley
Bennett Jones LLP has welcomed John Manley, former deputy prime minister, minister of foreign affairs, finance minister and industry minister, as senior business counsel.
Bennett Jones LLP welcomes Michael Smith as partner
Joining Bennett Jones LLP as a partner in Toronto is Michael Smith, who left his position as counsel at General Motors of Canada. Smith’s practice includes class actions, product liability, recalls ...
Jordan Fremont joins Bennett Jones LLP as partner
Bennett Jones LLP recently announced the firm has added Jordan Fremont as partner in the firm’s Toronto office
Michael Smith joins Bennett Jones as a partner in Toronto office
Michael Smith has joined Bennett Jones as a partner in itsToronto office
Bennett Jones LLP welcomes partners Barbara J. Kimmitt and Romeo A. Rojas
Barbara J. Kimmitt and Romeo A. Rojas join Bennett Jones LLP's Calgary office
Amanda C. McLachlan joins Bennett Jones LLP as a partner in Toronto
Amanda C. McLachlan has joined Bennett Jones LLP as a partner in Toronto
Laura Inglis joins Bennett Jones LLP’s partnership in Edmonton
Laura Inglis joins Bennett Jones LLP’s partnership in Edmonton
Curtis Cusinato joins Bennett Jones LLP as a partner
In Toronto, Curtis Cusinato joined Bennett Jones LLP as a partner

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From (Digital) Field to Plate
There's a plethora of products to be protected now in the agribusiness and cannabis sectors — and they need a host of intellectual property protection types
Two new partners join Bennett Jones LLP Toronto office
Bennett Jones LLP announced the addition of two partners to the firm’s Toronto office
Bennett Jones adds new partner
Bennett Jones LLP announced the addition of corporate tax lawyer James Morand
Bennett Jones LLP welcomes John Manley
Bennett Jones LLP has welcomed John Manley, former deputy prime minister, minister of foreign affairs, finance minister and industry minister, as senior business counsel.
CSV Midstream Solutions acquires Karr 6-18 natural gas facility from Paramount Resources
Capital Power Corporation completed its acquisition of Goreway Power Station Holdings Inc., which owns the Goreway Power Station, from JERA Co., Inc. (JERA) and Toyota Tsusho Corporation for a total ...
Liability for Connected Devices
Product liability litigation is becoming more complex because of the technology built into products
Jordan Fremont joins Bennett Jones LLP as partner
Bennett Jones LLP recently announced the firm has added Jordan Fremont as partner in the firm’s Toronto office
Financing Long-Term Projects
Canadian infrastructure projects attract international investors, as the market shifts from facilities and roads toward transportation and transit projects
Michael Smith joins Bennett Jones as a partner in Toronto office
Michael Smith has joined Bennett Jones as a partner in itsToronto office
Focus on P3S
The future looks bright for Canadian public- private partnerships in the wake of recent elections
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. completes recapitalization transaction
Bellatrix Exploration Ltd. completes its recapitalization transaction pursuant to a court-approved arrangement
Business Ventures and the Environment
How will Canada’s changing environmental legislation affect regulatory law and litigation?
Innovation in Oil & Gas
Companies in this space are needing to lean in, with creative results
Hughes and 631992 Ontario Inc. v. Liquor Control Board of Ontario et al.
The Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses a proposed class action against Brewers Retail and the LCBO on allegations of price-fixing.
Uncertainty on the Environmental Assessment Front
In February 2018 Bill C-69, which would amend two federal environmental acts, was introduced in Parliament
Bennett Jones LLP welcomes partners Barbara J. Kimmitt and Romeo A. Rojas
Barbara J. Kimmitt and Romeo A. Rojas join Bennett Jones LLP's Calgary office
Trade’s New Realities
If it feels like the tariff and trade rules are changing every day, it’s because they are
Attracting US Investment Dollars
Canada is an interesting option to US investors for a number of reasons, from cannabis to tax changes
Bill C-69: The Impact on Business Ventures
The passing of Bill C-69 will bring about significant change. Could it be too much at one time?
Laura Inglis joins Bennett Jones LLP’s partnership in Edmonton
Laura Inglis joins Bennett Jones LLP’s partnership in Edmonton

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Bennett Jones LLP is a Lexpert-Ranked Firm in the following practice areas

Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Asset Equipment Finance/Leasing	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Banking & Financial Institutions	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Banking & Financial Institutions	Toronto, Ontario	Repeatedly Recommended
Class Actions	Toronto, Ontario	Most Frequently Recommended
Competition Law	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Competition Law	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Computer & IT Law	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Computer & IT Law	Toronto, Ontario	Repeatedly Recommended
Construction Law	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Corporate Commercial Law	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Corporate Commercial Law	Edmonton, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Corporate Commercial Law	Vancouver, British Columbia	Repeatedly Recommended
Corporate Commercial Law	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Corporate Finance & Securities	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Corporate Finance & Securities	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Corporate Tax	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Corporate Tax	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Energy (Electricity)	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Energy (Electricity)	Vancouver, British Columbia	Repeatedly Recommended
Energy (Oil & Gas)	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Environmental Law	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Environmental Law	Toronto, Ontario	Most Frequently Recommended
Franchise Law	Calgary, Alberta	Repeatedly Recommended
Indigenous Law	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Indigenous Law	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Insolvency & Financial Restructuring	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Intellectual Property	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Intellectual Property	Edmonton, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Intellectual Property	Toronto, Ontario	Repeatedly Recommended
Litigation - Corporate Commercial	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Litigation - Corporate Commercial	Edmonton, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Litigation - Corporate Commercial	Toronto, Ontario	Most Frequently Recommended
Litigation - Product Liability	Calgary, Alberta	Repeatedly Recommended
Litigation - Securities	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Litigation - Securities	Toronto, Ontario	Most Frequently Recommended
Medical Negligence	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Medical Negligence	Edmonton, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Mergers & Acquisitions	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Mergers & Acquisitions	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Mining	Toronto, Ontario	Most Frequently Recommended
Project Finance	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Project Finance	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Property Development	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Property Development	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended
Property Leasing	Calgary, Alberta	Most Frequently Recommended
Technology Transactions	Calgary, Alberta	Consistently Recommended
Technology Transactions	Toronto, Ontario	Consistently Recommended

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