Katherine Slipp

Katie stands as a beacon of legal expertise for the energy sector, offering tailored advice and robust representation to a broad spectrum of clients including oil and gas developers, renewable energy companies, and electric generation and transmission firms. Her work focuses on guiding these entities through the complex landscapes of regulatory compliance, environmental approvals, public consultations, and Indigenous relations, alongside navigating the intricacies of surface land rights and compensation issues.

Her legal acumen has been showcased across various provincial and national regulatory bodies, including the Alberta and British Columbia provincial regulators, the Canada Energy Regulator, and even before Joint Review Panels. Katie's courtroom presence is equally formidable, with her representing clients across all court levels in Alberta and up to the Federal Court of Appeal.

Katie's portfolio of cases is impressive and diverse. She has stood in representation of ENMAX Power Corp in its applications before the Alberta Utilities Commission and backed Suncor Energy Inc in regulatory proceedings with the Canada Energy Regulator. Her legal strategies have supported TransGas Limited in pivotal pipeline expansion discussions and aided Energy Capital Partners in the acquisition of generation assets. Katie has also been the legal voice for various groups and partnerships in interventions before the National Energy Board on matters ranging from pipeline tolls to long-term service agreements.

Beyond litigation and regulatory representation, Katie's expertise extends to advising on the development and operation of liquefied natural gas facilities, navigating natural gas export licensing, and facilitating pipeline and infrastructure projects across Canada. Her involvement in land acquisition, environmental assessments, and stakeholder consultations has been crucial for clients navigating Canada's energy landscape.

Katie's contributions have not gone unnoticed in the legal community, with recognition in prominent legal directories such as The Best Lawyers in Canada, Chambers Canada, Chambers Global, The Legal 500 Canada, and The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory. Her work has earned her accolades and nominations from her peers, highlighting her as a standout lawyer in energy regulatory law and environmental law.

Her professional commitments extend beyond her practice; Katie actively engages in initiatives like the Women at Blakes Network and contributes to the energy sector's legal framework as part of the Canadian Energy Law Forum's Planning Committee. With her legal education rooted in the University of Calgary, where she earned both her LLB and BComm, Katie's journey in law commenced with her admission to the Alberta Bar in 2005, setting the stage for a career marked by excellence and dedication to the energy sector.