The Alberta branch of DLA Piper (Canada) LLP represents global clients in trials, hearings and appeals, with particular expertise in disputes in the energy sector. Matters involving environmental and aboriginal law are frequently handled by the group. Heather Treacy KC co-leads the team from Calgary, alongside David Foulds in Toronto. Whilst Treacy has extensive experience in energy disputes and class actions, Patrick Roche focuses his practice on disputes in the electricity industry. Jordan Deering is active in matters related to fraud, corruption and white collar crime.
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Key clients
- Kehewin Cree Nation
- Thunderchild First Nation
- NXL Technologies Inc.
- Imperial Oil Resources Limited
- Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes USA, Inc.
- Canadian Western Trust Company
- Balancing Pool
- Doyle Salewski Inc.
- ATB Financial
- Cantak Corporation
- KSV Restructuring Inc., in its capacity as court appointed receiver and manager of Productivity Media Income Fund I LP and its general partner, Productivity Media Inc.
- Bristol Myers Squibb Canada Co. and Bristol Myers Squibb Company
Work highlights
Defended Canadian Western Trust Company (“CWT”) in a complex commercial dispute related to registered retirement savings plan commenced by over 130 plaintiffs.
Defended the Balancing pool in relation to appealing a decision by the Court of Queen’s Bench in which that Court failed to set aside an arbitral award on the basis of breaches of natural justice.
Defended Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes USA, Inc. (“Salzgitter”) in a products liability claim that involves very technical issues associated with a piece of equipment (pipes) alleged to have caused a shut-down in the operations of the Plaintiff’s (Suncor) oil and gas business.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Heather Treacy KC; David Foulds
Other key lawyers
Patrick Roche; Jordan Deering