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Experienced litigator whose practice emphasizes corporate commercial litigation and
arbitration related to energy, banking, securities, insolvency, general commercial and con-
struction matters. Legal representation includes energy-related disputes, corporate reorga-
nization, governance, securities and shareholder disputes, as well as manufacturers' liability
and tort cases. Has extensive experience in regulatory and environmental matters related
primarily to the energy sector. Has appeared before all levels of court, the National Energy
Board and Alberta energy, utilities and other tribunals. Fellow with the American College
of Trial Lawyers and a member of Canadian Roster for International Dispute Settlement
Panels under Chapter 19 of NAFTA. Alberta Chair of the Supreme Court Advocacy In-
stitute. He was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1988. Called to the Alberta Bar in 1973.
Recipient of Benchmark Canada's Lifetime Achievement Award 2014. Recognized
in Chambers Global, e Best Lawyers in Canada and Who's Who Legal. Also recognized
in several Lexpert® publications.
Randall Block is a partner in BLG's Litigation & Arbitration Group. His practice fo-
cuses on energy litigation, commercial litigation, arbitration and regulatory proceedings.
Typical matters include major energy project development, joint operation disputes, re-
source ownership challenges and shareholder actions. He has appeared before the Alberta
Court of Queen's Bench, Alberta Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada, Alberta
Utilities Commission, Alberta Energy Regulator, National Energy Board and various ar-
bitral panels. He has also sat as an arbitrator. He has written/lectured on key issues in oil &
gas law and major energy and oil sands project development. He is ranked in e Best
Lawyers in Canada in the fi elds of corporate & commercial litigation, energy regulatory
law, administrative & public law and natural resources law. He is recognized in Chambers
Global: e World's Leading Lawyers for Business and designated as the 2014 Benchmark
Litigation Awards Energy & Natural Resources Litigator of the Year. He is an ACTL Fel-
low. Appointed QC in 2005. Alberta Bar, 1985.
Lead counsel. Practices primarily in the areas of commercial, energy and securities litiga-
tion. Has made numerous appearances before all levels of court, including Court of
Queen's Bench, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Canada and the Federal Court of
Canada. Has also appeared before various regulatory boards and tribunals, including ener-
gy-related tribunals. Represents corporate, commercial and oil & gas companies, as well as
private citizens. Has acted as counsel in a number of leading cases. Fellow of the American
College of Trial Lawyers and the Litigation Counsel of America. Called to the Alberta Bar
in 1973. Appointed Queen's Counsel in 1989. Selected by peers for inclusion in the 2015
edition (and since 2006) of e Best Lawyers in Canada (Corporate and Commercial
Litigation, Director and Offi cer Liability, Energy Law). Recognized in the 2014 (and
since 2012) editions of Chambers Global – e World's Leading Lawyers for Business (Dis-
pute Resolution: Alberta, Band 1). Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 5 out of 5 Peer
Review Rated.
Has a broad corporate commercial litigation practice, including securities, insurance,
energy, construction and environmental areas. Clients include banks, energy, construction
and insurance companies, trusts and individuals. Successfully acted in trials, appeals,
domestic/international arbitrations, regulatory proceedings in matters involving oppres-
sion actions, option valuation, fi duciary duties, energy disputes, surrounding leases,
unitization and ownership of pools, natural gas trading and construction matters. In the
securities realm, has been involved in hostile takeover fi ghts, proxy battles, contested
arrangements, disputes over voting classes and valuation of debentures. Named one of the
Top 40 Under 40 Calgarians for leadership to Calgary in 2005. Instructor in Trial
Advocacy for Advocate Society, instructor in Bar admission course in chambers advocacy,
professional responsibility. Frequent conference speaker in construction area, contracts
area and supply chain area.
Frank R.
Foran, QC
Borden Ladner
Gervais LLP
Tel: (403) 232-9443
Fax: (403) 266-1395
Calgary
Randall W.
Block, QC
Borden Ladner
Gervais LLP
Tel: (403) 232-9572
Fax: (403) 266-1395
Calgary
Lenard M.
Sali, QC
Borden Ladner
Gervais LLP
Tel: (403) 232-9701
Fax: (403) 266-1395
Calgary
David
Tupper
Blake, Cassels &
Graydon LLP
Tel: (403) 260-9722
Fax: (403) 260-9700
Calgary
ff oran@blg.com
rblock@blg.com
lsali@blg.com
david.tupper@blakes.com
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