We are thrilled to welcome Alastair MacKinnon as a Partner in our Business Law Group in Calgary. Alastair brings exceptional expertise in Energy & Resource regulatory law and Indigenous law, with a focus on advising proponents and users of infrastructure and energy projects.
Alastair’s arrival builds on our ability to support clients in regulatory proceedings and litigation related to energy, utility and Indigenous matters. His experience includes appearances before major regulators — including the Canada Energy Regulator, the Alberta Energy Regulator, and the Alberta Utilities Commission — as well as advocacy in related court proceedings. He has particular expertise in tolls and tariffs hearings, and his work spans complex constitutional, environmental, and Indigenous law matters.
Ranked by Chambers and Partners as “Up and Coming” in Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory) – Nationwide, Alastair brings more than a decade of advocacy experience and a strong reputation in the energy and infrastructure space. His counsel enables clients to anticipate regulatory challenges, structure projects for success, and resolve disputes efficiently — ensuring business objectives stay on track.
“Alastair’s regulatory expertise deepens our ability to support clients in nation-building energy, infrastructure and natural resource projects and enhances our national Indigenous law practice,” said Eva Bellissimo, Head of our Business Law Group. “His arrival reflects our commitment to delivering practical, business-focused solutions in a dynamic regulatory landscape in industries that align with Canada’s focus.”
“I’m excited to join a team that shares my passion for helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and build projects that create lasting value,” Alastair said. “Together, we can deliver strategies that balance commercial goals with regulatory considerations and relationships with Indigenous and other stakeholders.”
With Alastair on our team, our clients benefit from a trusted advisor who understands the complexities of navigating the intersection between infrastructure development and regulatory frameworks. Learn more about how our Regulatory and Indigenous Law teams can help you navigate approvals, hearings, and litigation.
Widely considered a market leader in providing legal support to the energy industry, our team helps clients make their most ambitious objectives a reality. From supporting the development, construction and financing of exciting and transformational projects to helping clients manage their projects’ social and environmental impacts, we have the expertise and foresight to mitigate risks and add value. We support developers, equity investors, lenders, major industrial and commercial users, operators, governments and government agencies with comprehensive insights into policies, key players, and stakeholders to successfully move energy projects through their life cycles. Learn more about how our team can help you.