 Announcement Lexpert Recognizes 26 Bennett Jones Lawyers Among Canada's Leading Energy PractitionersAugust 5, 2026 Authors Sean AssiéPartner Keely CameronPartner Sarah E. GilbertPartner Leonard J. GriffithsPartner Kristopher R. HancPartner Bruce A. HibbardPartner Charlene HillerPartner Kristos J. IatridisPartner Martin Ignasiak KCHead of Energy Regulatory Jessica KennedyPartner David W. LittlePartner David J. MacaulayHead of Power & Renewable Energy Patrick T. Maguire KCVice Chair and Partner Duncan McPhersonPartner Shawn M. MunroPartner Tim MyersPartner Kevin MysonPartner Daron K. NaffinPartner William S. Osler KCPartner Ben RogersPartner Jason D. RothPartner Julia E. SchatzPartner Geoffrey P. StengerPartner Melanie TeetaertPartner Michael P. Theroux KCPartner Ashley M. WhitePartner Twenty-six Bennett Jones lawyers have been ranked in the 2026 Lexpert Special Edition: Energy. With one of the largest dedicated energy groups in Canada spanning the full spectrum of industry needs, this recognition highlights the multidisciplinary strength that enables us to support clients across every facet of their business. This special edition highlights the regulatory reforms and market trends impacting dealmaking in the energy sector. Ashley White, Head of the Bennett Jones Energy Industry team, is quoted on the role of data centres in deal activity: "Natural gas remains an important part of the story, but so do utilities and the infrastructure needed to deliver reliable electricity." Our ranked lawyers include: Republication Requests To obtain permission to republish this publication or any other publication, contact Erica Wirthlin at wirthline@bennettjones.com. For Informational Purposes Only This publication provides an overview of trends and legal updates for informational purposes only. For personalized legal advice, please contact the authors. AuthorsSean Assié, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3362 • assies@bennettjones.com Keely Cameron, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3324 • cameronk@bennettjones.com Sarah E. Gilbert, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7467 • gilberts@bennettjones.com Leonard J. Griffiths, Partner Toronto • 416.777.7473 • griffithsl@bennettjones.com Kristopher R. Hanc, Partner • Co-Head of Corporate Department; Co-Head of Capital Markets Practice Toronto • 416.777.7395 • hanck@bennettjones.com Bruce A. Hibbard, Partner Calgary • 403.298.8141 • hibbardb@bennettjones.com Charlene Hiller, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5162 • hillerc@bennettjones.com Kristos J. Iatridis, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3285 • iatridisk@bennettjones.com Martin Ignasiak KC, Head of Energy Regulatory Calgary, Toronto, Vancouver • 403.298.3121 • ignasiakm@bennettjones.com Jessica Kennedy, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3119 • kennedyj@bennettjones.com David W. Little, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5146 • littled@bennettjones.com David J. Macaulay, Head of Power & Renewable Energy Calgary • 403.298.3479 • macaulayd@bennettjones.com Patrick T. Maguire KC, Vice Chair and Partner Calgary • 403.298.3184 • maguirep@bennettjones.com Duncan McPherson, Partner Vancouver • 604.891.5184 • mcphersond@bennettjones.com Shawn M. Munro, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3481 • munros@bennettjones.com Tim Myers, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3671 • myerst@bennettjones.com Kevin Myson, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3049 • mysonk@bennettjones.com Daron K. Naffin, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3668 • naffind@bennettjones.com William S. Osler KC, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3426 • oslerw@bennettjones.com Ben Rogers, Partner Calgary • 403.298.3331 • rogersb@bennettjones.com Jason D. Roth, Partner Calgary • 403.298.2070 • rothj@bennettjones.com Julia E. Schatz, Partner Toronto • 416.777.4665 • schatzj@bennettjones.com Geoffrey P. Stenger, Partner • Head of Infrastructure Industry Team Calgary, Toronto • 403.298.3642 • stengerg@bennettjones.com Melanie Teetaert, Partner • Co-Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department Vancouver, Calgary • 604.891.5110 • teetaertm@bennettjones.com Michael P. Theroux KC, Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Practice Calgary • 403.298.4438 • therouxm@bennettjones.com Ashley M. White, Partner • Head of the Energy Industry Team Calgary • 403.298.3471 • whitea@bennettjones.com |