Janice Buckingham

With a career that seamlessly blends legal expertise with practical business experience, Janice Buckingham stands out as a seasoned professional in the realm of energy law. Her journey, which began with her admission to the Alberta bar in 1996, has seen her evolve into a pivotal figure within the sector. Janice's legal acumen, honed at the University of Calgary where she obtained her LL.B., is further enriched by a solid foundation in public administration and arts from the University of Manitoba.

Janice's trajectory took a significant turn when she assumed the role of Co-lead of the Energy Practice, a position that spotlighted her unparalleled grasp of the energy sector's nuances. Her work primarily orbits around the intricate processes of developing, acquiring, and divesting energy projects, with a special focus on the complexities inherent in the liquefaction, transportation, and storage of energy resources across Canada. Her proficiency is not just limited to the conventional; it extends to the avant-garde realms of unconventional energy resources, liquid natural gas (LNG), and oil sands projects.

Her legal prowess is matched by her strategic advisory capabilities, making her an indispensable ally in navigating the labyrinth of contractual issues that emerge from both standard and bespoke production sharing, processing, and transportation agreements, among others. Janice's background in the oil and gas industry, where she made her mark as Vice President of a TSE-listed company, bestows upon her a rare blend of industry insight and legal knowledge. This dual expertise enables her to offer advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially astute.

Operating within the dynamic markets of Asia, Janice has cemented her reputation as a forward-thinking legal expert whose advice is consistently sought after by clients embarking on multi-billion-dollar ventures. Her ability to guide clients through the maze of joint venture developments, ownership issues, and operation challenges of energy projects underscores her status as a market-leading transactional lawyer.

In essence, Janice Buckingham is not just a lawyer; she is a strategic partner who brings a depth of experience and a breadth of knowledge to the table, making her an invaluable asset to any client operating within the energy, infrastructure, and private equity sectors.