Overview

Martin Ignasiak KC heads Bennett Jones' Energy Regulatory practice. Working from Calgary and also serving clients through Toronto and Vancouver, he develops strategies for regulatory approvals for major industrial projects, including mines, oil and gas facilities, pipelines, and conventional and renewable electricity generation. Martin has negotiated benefit agreements and advises on electricity-market regulation, pipeline tolls and tariffs, and the business implications of regulatory regimes. His current work addresses energy diversification issues such as carbon capture, hydrogen, critical minerals and energy storage. He has appeared before the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada, as well as the Canada Energy Regulator, Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission and several environmental, land and water boards. Martin is admitted in Alberta, the Northwest Territories and British Columbia and serves on the Bennett Jones Partnership Board.

Practice Areas

• Energy Regulatory
• Energy
• Mining
• Oil and Gas
• Power and Renewables
• Aboriginal Law

Bar Information

Called to the bar: 1999 (AB); 2014 (BC)