Mike has broad energy industry experience including disputes involving projects in western Canada, major offshore oil and gas projects and renewable energy projects.

Mike also has significant experience in securities litigation including shareholder disputes, contested Plans of Arrangement involving the right of shareholders to vote on arrangements, the oppression remedy and other complex securities litigation matters.

In addition, Mike handles claims involving real estate, environmental and intellectual property disputes involving various technologies used in the energy industry. Mike's practice also involves appeals from, and judicial review of, decisions of regulatory tribunals.

Mike is consistently recognized by various industry publications for his skill and expertise in commercial and energy dispute resolution including Chambers and Partners, Benchmark Litigation and Lexpert.

Mike has argued cases in the courts of Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland and Labrador and in the Federal Court of Canada. Prior to joining Bennett Jones, Mike practised in Vancouver, British Columbia. He continues to regularly advise clients on litigation matters arising in British Columbia.

Mike is on the board of directors of the Calgary Homeless Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that guides the fight to end homelessness in Calgary.

Michael P. Theroux KC

Partner • Co-Head of Commercial Litigation Practice

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