(Vancouver, BC) Bennett Jones LLP is pleased to announce that David Bursey has joined the firm as a partner to the Energy practice in our Vancouver office. Mr. Bursey is widely acknowledged as one of Canada's leading regulatory, energy and natural resource lawyers, and is recognized nationally and internationally in Chambers Global, the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Best Lawyers in Canada and Martindale-Hubbell.

"David adds outstanding bench strength to our firm and to our clients with his significant regulatory expertise in the energy and natural resources sectors. We are delighted that David has joined our Vancouver office as we continue to build our client service commitment in British Columbia", says Hugh MacKinnon, Bennett Jones Chairman & CEO.

David represents energy and natural resource clients on regulatory, environmental and aboriginal law matters. He regularly appears on behalf of clients before federal and provincial regulatory tribunals, such as the National Energy Board and the British Columbia Utilities Commission, and government review panels during the environmental review of major projects. His clients include producers, transportation companies and national and provincial industry associations as well as First Nations, on resource development and aboriginal rights.

About Bennett Jones LLP

Bennett Jones is one of Canada's premier business law firms, with a 90-year history and unparalleled depth in energy, natural resources and project development. The firm has over 380 lawyers advising clients on corporate, commercial and restructuring mandates and litigation matters. With exceptional experience in complex cross-border and international transactions, the firm is well equipped to advise foreign businesses and investors with Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities in China, the Middle East and around the world.