Lexpert®Ranked Lawyers
Holgate, David A.
Stikeman Elliott LLP
(403) 266-9010
dholgate@stikeman.
com
Mr. Holgate focuses
on energy regulation
as counsel for
applicants and parties
before federal and
provincial agencies
on matters including
oil, gas oil sands,
pipelines and electricity
developments
and rates.
Helmstadter, Jane C.
Bennett Jones LLP
(416) 777-7470
helmstadterj@
bennettjones.com
Ms. Helmstadter
acts for real estate,
natural resources and
renewable energy
clients in domestic
and cross-border
transactions. She
advises on all matters
related to real estate:
acquisition/disposition,
fi nancing and structure
of ownership vehicles.
Hickman, Stephanie
Cox & Palmer
(709) 570-5536
shickman@
coxandpalmer.com
Ms. Hickman has
worked with the energy
industry for 20 years
and has signifi cant
regulatory experience.
She manages
contractual and
project development
issues and creates
strategic responses
to challenges in
regulatory and
business environments.
Herman, Michael
Gowling Lafl eur
Henderson LLP
(416) 369-7281
michael.herman@
gowlings.com
Mr. Herman is the Co-
leader of Gowlings'
Corporate Finance,
M&A and Private
Equity Group. He
acts for a wide range
of clients, including
entrepreneurial,
privately held
companies and mid-
market investment and
fi nancial institutions.
Hill, Krista F.
Torys LLP
(416) 865-7953
khill@torys.com
Ms. Hill is co-head of
Torys' Infrastructure
and Energy Practice
and is recognized
as a leading lawyer
in infrastructure and
energy M&A and
project development,
with expertise in
all types of power
projects, including
nuclear, hydro and
renewables.
Howie, Kent D.
Borden Ladner
Gervais LLP
(403) 232-9535
khowie@blg.com
Mr. Howie counsels
oil and gas and
electricity clients on
LNG projects, oil and
gas projects, including
offshore oil projects,
pipeline projects, and
large hydro, natural gas
and renewable energy
projects involving joint
ventures with First
Nations.
24 | LNG
Liquid natural gas holds great promise for Canada's energy development,
but many obstacles remain By Anthony Davis
CANADA'S
LNG FUTURE
WHEN IT COMES to investing in the Canadian liquid natu-
ral gas industry, many big international players are shaking
their dice here, but so far no one is rolling them. In other
words, despite forging joint ventures, snapping up natural
gas plays and sinking millions in planning and environmen-
tal applications, no companies involved in the 14 potential
LNG projects announced so far for British Columbia have
yet to make an FID — a fi nal investment decision.
