K.A. Salmon

Karen's legal expertise is deeply rooted in the energy sector, where she excels in handling commercial disputes. Her work spans across oil, gas, and electricity, covering both litigation and regulatory issues. Karen provides seasoned advice on a variety of conflicts within the energy realm, including operational challenges, environmental contamination, and disputes over contracts, property acquisitions, divestitures, and mineral rights.

Her clientele extends to electricity companies, guiding them through regulatory procedures and addressing non-regulated concerns. Karen's acumen also benefits oil and gas firms facing environmental disputes. She is equally adept in courtrooms and before appellate bodies, with a track record that includes appearances in Alberta's highest courts and even the Supreme Court of Canada.

Karen's notable cases include representing Nova Chemicals Corporation against the Province of Alberta in a dispute over royalties, advocating for ConocoPhillips Canada in a landmark case about natural gas ownership, and assisting the Northwest Territories Power Corporation in various regulatory and unregulated issues.

Beyond her courtroom achievements, Karen has contributed insights on topics critical to the energy sector, like modern slavery reporting implications for investment managers and the nuances of liability laws in Canada. Her analysis of commercial litigation trends and regulatory decisions underscores her deep understanding of the industry's legal landscape.

Her professional standing is complemented by active involvement in legal and community circles. Karen is a member of the Canadian and Calgary Bar Associations' Natural Resources Subsections and has served in leadership roles within sports and recreational organizations, showcasing her commitment to her profession and her community.

Karen's excellence in energy law and commercial litigation has been consistently recognized by prestigious legal directories and awards, underlining her status as a leading litigator and regulatory advisor in Canada's energy sector. Her dual admission to the bars of Alberta and the northern territories, along with her extensive legal education, cements her position as a formidable advocate for energy companies across Canada.