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Keely Cameron

Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner

Luke Morrison

Energy Project Development, M&A, and Commercial Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Chyna Brown

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate

Years after an insolvency proceeding is closed, can a solvent co-lessee/working interest participant (WIP) still be on the hook for their former partner’s share of unpaid Crown royalties? A recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision to allow an appeal in <a href="https://www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/doc/2025/2025abca181/2025abca181.html">Spartan Delta Corp v Alberta (Energy and Minerals), 2025 ABCA 181</a> [Spartan Delta], raises concerns around whether the answer to such question can be 'yes'. The oil and gas industry is closely tracking the outcome of this appeal (anticipated to be heard in Fall 2025) on the basis that if the appeal were to be granted it would create uncertainty for upstream oil & gas joint interest owners as to the impact of insolvency proceedings on existing liabilities (and would have implications for purchasers and WIPs alike in relation to oil & gas M&A out of insolvency proceedings).

Spartan Delta Corp

Spartan Delta Appeal Raises Uncertainty for Co-Lessees After Insolvency

Brynne Harding

Jehad Haymour

Tax Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Daphne Wang

Commercial Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

The Federal Court dismissed a request from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) that would have compelled Shopify to disclose six years of data from its Canadian merchants.

Shopify Wins in Federal Court Against CRA in Merchant Data Case

Shopify Wins In Federal Court Against CRA In Merchant Data Case

Aaron E. Sonshine

Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions and Corporate Governance Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Partner 

Kim Lawton

Corporate Commercial Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference (BBHIC), held in Toronto this week, drew over 1,500 global participants to one of Canada's leading events for healthcare investment and innovation. The conference brought together leading Canadian healthcare companies, institutional investors and international industry leaders for in-depth discussions on emerging trends and strategic opportunities in the sector.
As both a participant and sponsor at this year’s BBHIC, we had the opportunity to engage with thought leaders across both R&D and commercial healthcare sectors. The conference offered valuable insights into capital deployment strategies, innovation trends and the evolving investor landscape in Canada.

BBHIC 2025 Key Insights

BBHIC 2025: Key Insights From Canada's Leading Healthcare Investment Conference

James D. Beeby

Corporate Finance, M&A, Private Equity and Venture Capital Lawyer

Talia K. Bregman

Management-side Employment Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

Katelyn Weller

Counsel at Bennett Jones Toronto

Counsel

BioLife Solutions, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of bioproduction products and services for the cell and gene therapy market, has announced the acquisition of privately-held PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Inc., a developer of novel cryopreservation solutions based on proprietary Ice Recrystallization Inhibitor technology. The acquisition further strengthens BioLife's position as the market leader in biopreservation, enhancing its product portfolio of consumable solutions and adds scientific capabilities to the management team.

BioLife Solutions Acquires PanTHERA CryoSolutions

Ashley M. White

Corporate, Commercial Transactions, Power & Energy Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Pamela Clark

Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary 

Associate 

On June 6, 2025, the federal government introduced Bill C-5, An Act to enact the Free Trade and Labour Mobility in Canada Act and the Building Canada Act, which proposes new legislation aimed at strengthening Canada's economy by removing interprovincial trade and labour mobility barriers and advancing major projects.

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development

Wind In The Sails of Canadian Energy Project Development: Major Projects Office Open For Business, and Details of Fast-Tracked Projects Emerging

Stephen D. Burns

Technology Lawyer, Intellectual Property Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Partner, Trademark Agent

Matthew Flynn

Technology Transaction Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

J. Sébastien A. Gittens

Intellectual Property and Technology Commercialization Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

AI transcription tools offer efficiency and accuracy in the boardroom but create risks to confidentiality, privacy and legal privilege. Organizations should adopt clear policies, safeguards and training to ensure responsible use and compliance with governance standards.

AI Notetaking in the Boardroom

Lorelei Graham

Food and Agribusiness Lawyer, IP Lawyer, Litigation Lawyer at Bennett Jones Toronto

The United States Patent and Trademark Office's decision to cancel its Climate Change Mitigation pilot program for patents has not gone unnoticed in Canada. For Canadian policymakers and agri-tech innovators, this move by the United States raises two big questions: (1) How might this affect Canada&rsquo;s own intellectual property&nbsp; strategy for green tech, and (2) could it create opportunities for Canada (and others) to take the lead in certain climate-tech domains?
A particular area of interest is carbon-capture agri-tech, technologies that help farming not just reduce emissions but actively capture carbon (for instance, special crops or soil treatments that lock away carbon dioxide or farm machinery that traps greenhouse gases). These innovations are crucial for meeting climate goals and could become a competitive arena internationally.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part IV: Shifting Gears: How the United States' Exit from Climate Protection Fuels Canada's IP Advantage

Martin Ignasiak KC

Regulatory Lawyer at Bennett Jones Calgary

Jessica Kennedy

Larissa D. Lees

Alberta&rsquo;s updated self-supply rules create new opportunities for on-site power generation. This blog highlights key regulatory issues, risks, and opportunities developers need to consider.

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power Key Considerations for On Site Generation in Alberta

So You Want to Supply Your Own Power: Key Considerations for On-Site Generation in Alberta

Across the Atlantic, the European Union (EU) and its member states have also been encouraging climate-resilient agri-tech innovation, but their approach to intellectual property incentives has been a bit different. The European Union has set ambitious climate goals (like achieving climate neutrality by 2050) and launched the European Green Deal, a broad policy agenda to support sustainable technologies. While funding and regulations (such as support for sustainable farming practices) are big parts of the EU strategy, there is also recognition that IP rights play an important role in fostering innovation. However, unlike Canada or the recent US pilot program, Europe has not implemented a unified “green channel” for patent examination at the European Patent Office.

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III

Fast Tracks and Green Gaps Part III: Green Without the Label: Europe's Pragmatic IP Approach to Agri-Tech Innovation

Bennett Jones Welcomes 12 New Partners

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Bennett Jones Announcement Bennett Jones Welcomes 12 New Partners March 10, 2022 Authors Lamont BartlettPartner Gannon BeaulnePartner Talia K. BregmanPartner Keely CameronPartner William A. EdwardsPartner Brynne HardingPartner Lisa KakoskePartner Kim LawtonPartner Jesse MightonPartner Noriko ShimuraPartner Michelle F. YungPartner Bennett Jones New Partners from Bennett Jones on Vimeo. " width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture"> Bennett Jones is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers have been admitted to the partnership. They serve clients from our offices throughout the firm and represent a cross section of our key industry groups and practice areas. Bennett Jones' new partners are: Lamont Bartlett – Commercial Litigation, Construction Law Gannon Beaulne – Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, International Arbitration Talia Bregman – Employment Law Keely Cameron – Insolvency, Regulatory, Commercial Litigation William Edwards – Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance Brynne Harding – Commercial Litigation, Estate Litigation, Public Law Ceilidh Hemmati – Corporate, Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions Lisa Kakoske – Capital Markets, Securities, Corporate/Commercial Law Kim Lawton – Securities, Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Jesse Mighton – Corporate Restructuring and Insolvency Noriko Shimura – Financial Services, Aviation Michelle Yung – Commercial Real Estate, Capital Projects Bennett Jones is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2022. Information on the firm's centenary and a message from Bennett Jones' Chairman and CEO, Hugh MacKinnon, is available here. About Bennett Jones Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions and litigation matters, the firm is well equipped to advise businesses and investors with Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world. Share by Email Social Media Download Download Subscribe Republishing Requests For permission to republish this or any other publication, contact Amrita Kochhar at kochhara@bennettjones.com. For informational purposes only This publication provides an overview of legal trends and updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. Authors Lamont Bartlett, Partner Edmonton • 780.917.5246 • bartlettl@bennettjones.com Gannon Beaulne, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4805 • beaulneg@bennettjones.com Talia K. Bregman, Partner Toronto • 416.777-4833 • bregmant@bennettjones.com Keely Cameron, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3324 • cameronk@bennettjones.com William A. Edwards, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4896 • edwardsw@bennettjones.com Brynne Harding, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3327 • hardingb@bennettjones.com Lisa Kakoske, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5327 • kakoskel@bennettjones.com Kim Lawton, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4808 • lawtonk@bennettjones.com Jesse Mighton, Partner Toronto • 416.777.6255 • mightonj@bennettjones.com Noriko Shimura, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3640 • shimuran@bennettjones.com Michelle F. Yung, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5164 • yungm@bennettjones.com