DLA Piper (Canada) LLP‘s Alberta disputes offering, based out of offices in Calgary and Edmonton, is centred on energy disputes involving contractual, environmental, aboriginal, product liability and surface rights issues. The practice is jointly directed by Calgary-based Heather Treacy KC, who specializes in energy, aboriginal and constitutional law disputes; Vancouver-based John Landry KC; and Toronto-based David Foulds. Additional key contacts in Calgary include Patrick Roche, who has niche expertise in power purchase arrangements; and Jordan Deering, who brings strength to litigation and matters involving investigations and fraud, bribery, corruption and white-collar matters.
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Key clients
- NXL Technologies
- Imperial Oil Resources Limited
- Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes USA
- Canadian Western Trust Company
- Doyle Salewski
- Hemostemix
- Balancing Pool
- Bristol Myers Squibb Canada
Work highlights
- Defended Canadian Western Trust Company in a commercial dispute related to a registered retirement savings plan commenced by over 130 plaintiffs.
- Defended Balancing Pool in relation to appealing a decision by the Court of King's Bench.
- Defended Salzgitter Mannesmann Stainless Tubes USA in a product liability claim.
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; John Landry KC; David Foulds
Other key lawyers
Patrick Roche; Jordan Deering