Ashley Urch

Ashley Urch stands out as a dedicated associate within the Business Law Group in Calgary, her expertise sharply focused on the intricacies of Energy Law. Her role involves guiding clients through the complexities of the energy sector, offering support in a variety of cases. Ashley's proficiency isn't limited to energy law; she's equally adept at handling general corporate and commercial issues. This includes navigating share and asset deals, corporate restructuring, and the meticulous drafting and review of commercial contracts.

Her journey into the energy sector was enriched by her tenure as a legal research assistant for a Calgary-based energy company during her law school years. This experience provided her with invaluable insights into the inner workings of the industry. Before her current position, Ashley honed her skills at a major regional business firm in Calgary, followed by a stint at a specialized business law boutique.

Ashley's educational background includes a JD from the University of Calgary and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. Her legal acumen was officially recognized in 2020 when she was called to the bar, and she is an active member of both the Law Society of Alberta and the Canadian Bar Association.

Ashley's recent legal endeavors include pivotal roles in significant transactions and projects. Notably, she was involved in the acquisition of Heartland Generation by TransAlta Corporation for a staggering US$658M, and she played a key role in Athabasca Oil Corporation's divestiture of non-core light oil assets for C$160M. Her expertise also extends to the financing of renewable energy projects, as evidenced by her involvement in securing ATB financing for both the Subra Limited Partnership and Fox Coulee Solar Project, as well as the Spring Coulee solar power project.

On the insights front, Ashley has contributed to the discourse on environmental and sustainable practices within the energy sector. Her writings cover a range of topics, from the enforcement actions of Alberta Environment against a Carbon Offset Firm to the evolving landscape of Canada's Small Modular Reactor Ecosystem. She also shed light on the Federal Critical Minerals Funding and the role of energy transition and critical minerals in Canada.

Ashley Urch's contributions to the energy law sphere in Calgary and her involvement in significant legal cases and insightful articles underscore her importance in the legal community, especially in navigating the challenges and opportunities within the energy sector.