Best Lawyers™ – Canada 2020 has recognized Bishop & McKenzie LLP lawyers Armand Moss, Q.C. (Calgary- Real Estate), Wayne Johnson (Calgary- Real Estate), Ross D. Kneteman, Q.C. (Edmonton- Real Estate), and Gordon R. McKenzie, Q.C. (Edmonton- Corporate & Commercial Litigation) in the annual Best Lawyers in Canada Rankings. Congratulations to the honourees!

The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) has overturned two lower court decisions in the famous “Redwater case” (Orphan Well Association v Grant Thornton Ltd. [1]). In a decision that will heavily impact the oil and gas industry, the SCC ruled oil and gas companies cannot walk away from environmental liabilities, even in the face of bankruptcy or insolvency: