Derek Flaman

Derek, a pivotal figure within the Executive Committee of the firm, specializes in commercial law within the dynamic energy sector. His focal points include M&A activities, joint ventures, and project development, primarily within the realms of energy and infrastructure. Engaging closely with a diverse clientele spanning the energy sector, including E&P firms, midstream, downstream entities, and private equity funds, Derek navigates transactions encompassing acquisition, divestiture, joint venturing, and equity financing of energy and infrastructure assets and companies. Moreover, he facilitates the marketing of energy and energy-related products.

Under Derek's adept leadership, the firm has successfully orchestrated substantial and intricate M&A transactions within the energy domain, consistently delivering commendable results.

Derek's expertise extends across various service areas, notably Oil and Gas, Infrastructure, Projects, Capital Markets, and M&A. His proficiency is underscored by accolades such as being recognized as a leading lawyer in energy: oil and gas (transactional) by Chambers Canada from 2016 to 2024, and Chambers Global from 2013 to 2023, among others.

His notable works include spearheading the creation of a C$11.4 billion joint venture platform of natural gas processing assets in western Canada, acting as counsel in the C$420 million sale of 337 Husky branded gas stations, and facilitating Enbridge's C$4.31 billion sale of its Canadian natural gas gathering and processing business, to name a few.

Derek's professional engagements extend beyond transactional activities; he actively participates in industry dialogues and associations. As a member of the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators and the Natural Resource Law and International Business Law sections of the Canadian Bar Association, Derek remains deeply entrenched in the pulse of the energy sector's legal landscape.

In the broader context, Derek's work signifies not just legal prowess but a profound understanding of the intricacies and dynamics shaping the energy and infrastructure industry. His multifaceted contributions underscore the critical role of legal expertise in navigating the complexities of modern energy markets.