Education

McGill University, BA (Economics),1979, with great distinction Osgoode Hall Law School, LLB, 1982 

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 1983

Perry Spitznagel KC

Vice Chair and Partner

T: 403.298.3153 / E: spitznagelp@bennettjones.com

Calgary

Perry Spitznagel is Vice Chair of Bennett Jones, a former longstanding Managing Partner of the Calgary office and a senior corporate lawyer with extensive national and cross-border experience in a broad range of matters. Perry has acted for clients in some of the largest transactions in Canada, including many of Canada’s and North America’s largest national and cross-border financings and mergers.

He has been recognized by Financial Post Magazine as one of the 25 most influential people in corporate Canada. He is also widely recognized as a leading lawyer in his areas of expertise. 

Perry is a director of a large private holding company, a director of the Calgary Zoological Society and a member of the Advisory Board of the Samara Centre for Democracy, a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s democracy. He is also the longstanding Chair of the Bennett Jones Business Forum, held annually in conjunction with the Men's World Cup Downhill at Lake Louise, Alberta. He has been Chair of WinSport, which manages the legacy assets and programs of the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics; a member of the Alberta Securities Commission Advisory Committee; Co-Chair of the Pipestone Securities Law Conference; and a director of Alpine Canada, the governing body for alpine ski racing in Canada.

A former international ski racer, Perry remains active in skiing.

Perry is a graduate of McGill University, BA (Economics), 1979, with great distinction, and Osgoode Hall Law School, LLB, 1982.

He is a frequent speaker and has chaired national and international conferences on a variety of topics. Perry speaks French and German.

Select Experience

• Statoil ASA, in its $2.2-billion acquisition of North American Oil Sands Corporation by way of takeover bid
• Gulf Canada Resources Limited, in its $9.8-billion cross-border sale to Conoco Inc.
• Anderson Exploration, in its $7.3-billion cross border sale to Devon Energy
• Encal Energy Limited, in its $1.8-billion cross-border merger with Calpine Corporation
• Burlington Resources Inc., in its $3.8-billion cross-border acquisition of Poco Petroleums Limited
• Gulf Canada Resources Limited, in its $2.3-billion acquisition of Crestar Energy Inc.
• Global Thermoelectric, in its cross border sale to FuelCell Energy Inc.
• ATCO Group, in the sale of its retail energy business to Direct Energy Marketing Limited
• Luscar Coal Income Fund, in its $1-billion sale to Sherritt Coal Partnership, following an unsolicited takeover bid
• Inuvialuit Energy Inc., in its unsolicited takeover bid for Omega Hydrocarbons Ltd.
• Canadian Utilities Limited, in its public spinout of ATCOR Resources Ltd.
• ATCO Ltd., in its public spinout of Akita Drilling Ltd.
• ATCO Ltd., in its cross border sale of ATCOR Resources Ltd. to Forest Oil
• Canadian Pacific Hotels and Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust, in its $586-million offering of REIT units and $300 million offering of debentures of Legacy Hotels Real Estate Investment Trust
• Luscar Coal Income Fund, in its $94-million offering of units and $100-million offering of debentures
• Merrill Lynch & Co., as underwriters of US public offerings of US$200 million by Agrium Inc.
• Scotia Capital, in the $600-million initial public offering of Luscar Coal Income Fund
• ATCO Structures, in its sale of space rental assets to GE Capital
• Canadian Airlines International, in its US$175-million offering of senior secured notes
• ATCO Group, in the $300-million offering of Preferred Shares of CanUtilities Holdings Ltd.
• RBC Dominion Securities, as underwriters in public offerings of $727 million of Renaissance Energy
• RBC Dominion Securities, in the $440-million privatization of Petro-Canada and subsequent public offerings of $250 million of common shares, $100 million of unsecured notes and $150 million of guaranteed bonds
• RBC Dominion Securities, in the $875-million privatization of Telus Corporation

Recent Recognitions

• Chambers Global The World's Leading Lawyers for Business
  
  Eminent Practitioner, Corporate/M&A
  
  
• The Legal 500 Canada
  
  Leading Lawyer, Corporate and M&A
  
  
• The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
  
  Repeatedly recommended, Corporate Commercial Law
  
• Best Lawyers in Canada
  
  Recognized for Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  
  
• Expert Guides Guide to the World's Leading Banking Finance and Transactional Lawyers
  
  Recognized as a leading lawyer in Banking, Finance and Transactional
  
• LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
  
  Received a BV Distinguished Peer Review Rating
  
• Lexpert Guide to the Leading U.S./Canada Cross-border Corporate Lawyers in Canada
  
  Recognized as one of the leading lawyers in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions
  
  
• Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition - Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers
  
  Recognized as a leading Corporate lawyer in Canada
  
  
• Lexpert/Report on Business Special Edition - Canada's Leading Energy Lawyers
  
  Recognized as a leading Energy lawyer in Canada
  
  
• Who's Who Legal: Canada
  
  Recognized as a leading lawyer in the area of Capital Markets
  
  

Recent Insights, News & Events

• Bennett Jones Lawyers Recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada 2024
  Announcements / August 24, 2023
  104 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized across 46 practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in Canada. The recognized lawyers work in Bennett Jones' offices across Canada in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver, highlighting the firm's national expertise.
• Bennett Jones Shines In Legal 500 Canada Rankings
  Announcements / November 09, 2022
  Bennett Jones has been recognized as a top-tier firm in five practice areas in the 2023 Legal 500 Canada guide: Aviation, Cannabis, Dispute Resolution: Alberta, Environment and Oil and Gas.
• International Bar Association Annual Conference 2022
  Event / October 30, 2022
  Bennett Jones is one of Canada’s premier business law firms and home to more than 500 lawyers and business advisors. With deep experience in complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters, the firm is well equipped to advise international businesses and investors in connection with their Canadian ventures, and connect Canadian businesses and investors with opportunities around the world.
• Bennett Jones' Best Lawyers in Canada 2022
  Announcements / August 26, 2021
  146 Bennett Jones lawyers have been recognized across 48 practice areas in the Best Lawyers in Canada 2022 edition, with 44 lawyers having earned recognition in multiple practice areas. The recognized lawyers work in Bennett Jones' offices across Canada in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver, highlighting the firm's national expertise.
• Bennett Jones Annual Business Forum: A Virtual Experience for 2020
  Announcements / November 23, 2020
  The 2020 Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum will be held on November 27 as an informative and interactive virtual experience. The event will be a unique opportunity to live-stream keynote speakers while participants contribute both intellectually and socially.
• Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2020
  Announcements / February 13, 2020
  Bennett Jones has 50 lawyer rankings in 17 practice areas around the world in Chambers Global 2020. 
• Bennett Jones Hosts 17th Annual Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum
  Announcements / November 25, 2019
  The 2019 Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum takes place on November 29 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise.
• Bennett Jones is Top-Tier in The Legal 500
  Announcements / November 18, 2019
  Bennett Jones has been recommended as a Top-Tier firm in 5 practice areas in The Legal 500 Canada 2020 guide.
• Bennett Jones' Leading Lawyers in Chambers Canada 2020
  Announcements / September 19, 2019
  Bennett Jones has been recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms with over 100 recognized practitioners nationally in Chambers Canada 2020. Here are a few things clients have said: “The [...]
• Bennett Jones Leads Canada in Energy Law
  Announcements / September 02, 2019
  Bennett Jones has 49 lawyers ranked in Lexpert’s 2019 Special Edition—Canada’s Leading Energy Lawyers, more than any other firm. The rankings appear in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine.
• Perry Spitznagel on BNN on the Alberta Economy Fighting Back in June
  In The News / July 05, 2019
  Perry Spitznagel appears on BNN for a one-on-one interview—live from the Calgary Stampede—to provide his insights on how Alberta continues to fight back despite the resource-dependent province's continued struggle with low energy prices and lack of access to global markets.
• Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2019
  Announcements / February 14, 2019
  Bennett Jones has 48 lawyer rankings in 15 practice areas around the world in Chambers Global 2019. 
• Bennett Jones Hosts 16th Annual Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum
  Announcements / November 20, 2018
  The 2018 Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum takes place November 23 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. In its 16th year, this exclusive event brings together thought leaders to engage in discussions on current issues, while supporting some of the world's greatest athletes in the first World Cup Downhill of the ski season and the only World Cup ski race outside of Europe to join the ranks of the famous Club 5 Ski Classics.
• Perry Spitznagel on BNN on Alberta's Challenges: Pipelines, Investments and an Olympic Bid
  In The News / July 12, 2018
  Perry Spitznagel appears on BNN for a one-on-one interview—live from the Calgary Stampede—to provide his insights on what's in store for Alberta's competitiveness, including pipelines, investment dollars and Calgary's Olympic bid.
• Bennett Jones in Chambers Global 2018
  Announcements / February 15, 2018
  Bennett Jones has 49 lawyer rankings in 15 practice areas around the world in Chambers Global 2018. This includes:
• Perry Spitznagel in National Post
  In The News / November 24, 2017
  Perry Spitznagel comments in the National Post on Canada’s oil and gas sector is eagerly embracing the next big thing to change the sector—data science. The topic was discussed at the annual Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum where business leaders met to discuss how to navigate accelerating disruption. We are living through something that resembles an inflection point,” said Perry. “Most of us would agree that technology, the digital world, are the most important disruptors of what we are living through today.”
• Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum
  Announcements / November 21, 2017
  Bennett Jones Hosts 15th Annual Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum The 2017 Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum takes place November 24 at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. In its 15th year, this exclusive event brings together thought leaders to engage in discussions on current issues, while supporting some of the world’s greatest athletes in the first World Cup Downhill of the ski season and the only World Cup ski race outside of Europe to join the ranks of the famous Club 5 Ski Classics.
• Perry Spitznagel on BNN on the Canadian Oil Industry
  In The News / July 07, 2017
  Perry Spitznagel appears on BNN for a one-on-one interview—live from the Calgary Stampede—to provide his insights on what's in store for Canada's competitiveness amidst changes in the global oil industry.
• Four Bennett Jones Practices Ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global 2017
  Announcements / March 16, 2017
  The 2017 Chambers Global Rankings are out and Bennett Jones is once again noted as a top-ranked law firm. Forty-nine lawyers in 25 practice areas are recognized in the publication. Of particular note are the four practices and nine lawyers recognized in Band 1.
• Perry Spitznagel in National Post on Bennett Jones Business Forum
  In The News / November 29, 2016
  Perry Spitznagel comments in the National Post on why energy infrastructure projects in Canada need to be supported and moved forward in our resource-based economy. Perry spoke with the Post at the 14th Bennett Jones Business Forum held in Lake Louise. Canadian Oil Executives Await Trudeau's Grand Bargain on Pipelines
• Perry Spitznagel on Bennett Jones Business Forum on CHQR
  In The News / November 26, 2016
  Perry Spitznagel appeared on CHQR's Alberta Morning News to discuss the key themes addressed at the 14th Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum. This year's focus was the Business of Politics: The Changing Nature of Democracy. Keynote speakers addressed the key trends that are changing society and democracy and how these impact business in Canada. Perry's interview can be heard at http://www.newstalk770.com/audio-on-demand-2/ (Audio Date - November 26, Audio Time - 8:00 AM). It runs from 20:28 to 27:40.
• 22 Bennett Jones Lawyers in Lexpert: Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers
  In The News / May 27, 2016
  22 Bennett Jones Lawyers have been included in Lexpert's special edition on Canada's Leading Corporate Lawyers. For the full list, click here.
• Perry Spitznagel in Globe and Mail on Ron Southern
  In The News / January 29, 2016
  Perry Spitznagel comments on the extraordinary life of Ron Southern in a Globe and Mail tribute article to the founder and controlling shareholder of ATCO Ltd. Perry and Bennett Jones are deeply honoured for their long association with Mr. Southern, the Southern family, the ATCO Group, Akita Drilling and Spruce Meadows.
• Alpine Canada Alpin Honours Spitznagel & Hutcheson at Lake Louise World Cup
  Articles / November 30, 2015
  Alpine Canada Alpin announced today the recognition of the lifetime contributions of Perry Spitznagel to the sport of Canadian ski racing. 
• Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum: The Future of Energy
  Announcements / November 19, 2015
  Bennett Jones will once again host a remarkable group of business leaders and speakers at the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum from November 26-29 at Lake Louise, Alberta. Now in its thirteenth year, the Business Forum is one of the premier events of its kind in Canada. This year's focus is The Future of Energy: Innovation and Competitiveness.
• Perry Spitznagel Talks About Bennett Jones in the Calgary Herald
  In The News / October 27, 2015
  In Shannon Sutherlandsmith's Calgary Herald article, "Bennett Jones: A Steady Hand," Perry Spitznagel is interviewed about the firm and its response to the current economic environment: "We have been around a long time and we know there will always be cycles...Our clients need us now as much as they ever did, and it's our goal to give our clients our best as we advise them through complex or difficult circumstances."
• Bennett Jones Receives Top Honours in Four Practice Areas by Chambers Global Rankings
  Announcements / March 18, 2015
  The 2015 Chambers Global Rankings have been published and once again Bennett Jones LLP remains one of the top ranked law firms in the country, with 18 rankings out of 28 categories and 60 individually ranked lawyers.
• Perry Spitznagel in the Calgary Herald on University of Calgary Donation
  In The News / November 29, 2014
  In the Calgary Herald article by Barb Livingstone, "Calgary Law Firms Show Support for University," Perry Spitznagel explains how the latest donation to the University of Calgary by Bennett Jones continues the firm's commitment to legal education. In addition, the donation is in honour of the firm's founding partner, Maclean (Mac) Jones, who passed away this year.
• Bennett Jones Partners Pay Tribute to Mac Jones in The Calgary Herald
  In The News / May 13, 2014
  In The Calgary Herald article by Brian Burton, "City Solicitor on Forefront of Canadian Energy Law," Perry Spitznagel and Bob Booth reflect on the trailblazing career of Bennett Jones founding partner Maclean Everett Jones.
• Mac Jones Remembered by Perry Spitznagel and Jack Major in the Financial Post
  In The News / April 07, 2014
  In the Financial Post article by Claudia Cattaneo, "Maclean (Mac) Everett Jones Remembered As ‘One of The Grandfathers of Energy Law', Perry Spitznagel and Jack Major comment on the extraordinary legal career of Mac Jones.
• Perry Spitznagel in the Financial Post on the Northern Gateway Pipeline
  In The News / November 29, 2013
  In the Financial Post article by Claudia Cattaneo, "Enbridge Chief Confident Northern Gateway To Get Regulator Approval Next Month," Perry Spitznagel comments on opposition to the Northern Gateway pipeline.
• Bennett Jones and Perry Spitznagel in the Calgary Herald on the Law Firm's 90-Year History
  In The News / May 28, 2013
  In the Calgary Herald article, "Bennett Jones' Western, National Roots Run Deep," Perry Spitznagel, vice-chair of Bennett Jones, comments on how the firm has grown over 90 years to become one of Canada's most prominent business law firms.
• Global Energy: The Canadian Challenge
  Announcements / November 15, 2012
  Bennett Jones will host prominent business and political leaders at the 10th anniversary of the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum on Friday, November 23 in Lake Louise, Alberta.
• Perry Spitznagel Named in the National Post as Energy Field MVP
  In The News / September 05, 2012
  In the National Post article, "Mr. Green," by Derek Sankey, Perry Spitznagel, vice-chair of Bennett Jones, is recognized as an MVP in Canada's energy field.
• 2011 Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum
  Speaking Engagements / November 24, 2011
  (Lake Louise, AB) Bennett Jones is hosting the ninth annual Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum.
• Bennett Jones and Perry Spitznagel in Canada NewsWire
  In The News / November 17, 2011
  In the Canada NewsWire article, "Contemporary Capitalism: Governments and the Markets," details about the ninth annual Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum are discussed. Perry Spitznagel comments on this year's theme, "This is a fundamental issue that is particularly relevant in the aftermath of the global financial crisis as world economies struggle with solutions to deliver economic growth…"
• Bennett Jones and Perry Spitznagel in the Calgary Herald
  In The News / September 21, 2011
  In the Calgary Herald article, "The Future of Capitalism: Next Topic of Thought Leadership," writer Brian Burton discusses the ninth annual Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum, which will take place November 24 to 27, 2011. Perry Spitznagel comments on the event's success over the years and the firm's goals in sponsoring it. "We want to provide strategic advice that goes beyond what lawyers normally do. This is about true professionalism that goes beyond the narrow confines of the law…"
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in the Calgary Herald
  In The News / June 22, 2011
  In the Calgary Herald article by Brian Burton, "The Business of Law," Perry Spitznagel, vice-chair of Bennett Jones, comments on the rising level of competition in Calgary and how Bennett Jones has chosen to focus on key areas of economic activity in Canada and expand internationally as a logical outgrowth of the firm's roots in the energy industry. 
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in The Lawyers Weekly
  In The News / April 15, 2011
  In "Oil and Gas Luring Law Firms Out West," published in The Lawyer's Weekly, Perry Spitznagel comments on the arrival of eastern rival law firms in Alberta.
• Bennett Jones Hiring Practices Noted in Calgary Herald
  In The News / January 27, 2011
  In "Bennett Jones Takes Pride in Personnel," published in the Calgary Herald, the firm's hiring practices are highlighted. The article begins, "In a law firm, you are whom you employ. This is what makes Bennett Jones LLP one of the most experienced, sophisticated, pioneering and prestigious law firms in the country."
• Perry Spitznagel Comments in Corporate Counsel
  In The News / January 01, 2011
  In "C+C Energy Factory", published in the January 2011 edition of Corporate Counsel, Perry Spitznagel, vice-chair of Bennett Jones, comments on the U.S. taking a cautionary position on oils sands development and the new surge of Chinese investment in Canadian energy companies. "The perceived U.S. attitude toward the oil sands has resulted in Canada being far more open to other customers…"
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in Wall Street Journal
  In The News / November 30, 2010
  In the Wall Street Journal article,"Emerging From the Shadow", Perry Spitznagel discusses a new-found assertiveness by normally reserved Canada on the international seen, "When countries feel confident they tend to assert their national interests."
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in American Lawyer on Canada-China Relations
  In The News / November 01, 2010
  In Julie Triedman's American Lawyer article, "Black Gold Rush," Perry Spitznagel is quoted on how, "the perceived U.S. attitude toward the oil sands has resulted in Canada being far more open to other customers." He also discusses the wide range of foreign countries looking to invest in Canada's oil and gas sector.
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in Calgary Herald
  In The News / October 14, 2010
  In Deborah Yedlin's Calgary Herald article, "Calgary Firms See Growth Potential in China," Perry Spitznagel comments on the firm's decision to open an office in Beijing, stating, "We're seeing more interest and activity to China from Canada and the other way around…We pride ourselves in being one of the best energy firms in the country, as China takes more of interest on the resource side, we felt having a footprint in China, however small, was the right thing to do.
• Bob Booth, Martin Kratz, Perry Spitznagel and Blair Yorke-Slader Appointed Queen's Counsel
  Announcements / January 02, 2010
  The Lieutenant Governor in Council of the Province of Alberta appointed Bennett Jones partners Bob Booth, Martin Kratz, Perry Spitznagel and Blair Yorke-Slader as Queen's Counsel. The honorary title recognizes members of the Alberta bar for their contributions to the legal profession and to their communities. In the announcement Justice Minister Alison Redford noted that the "designation recognizes outstanding expertise, work and contributions in a lawyer's public life".
• Perry Spitznagel Discusses M&A in a Rebounding Market
  In The News / October 23, 2009
  In the Canadian Press article, “Rebounding Stock Markets Linked to Spate of Hostile Takeover Bids,” Kristine Owram interviews Perry Spitznagel about the relation between recovering stock markets and the refusal of target companies to sell at market low prices. Perry comments, “more and more targets are rebuffing the advances of buyers, it's probably because there's a disconnect between the perceived value of the targets versus the value equation for the buyer.”
• Perry Spitznagel Comments on Bennett Jones' Stampede Strategy
  In The News / July 08, 2009
  Written for the Financial Post,  Jim Middlemiss' article, “Calgary Parties Feel the Chill,” examines how many corporate sponsored Stampede parties have re-examined their strategy for this year's event.  “Perry Spitznagel, managing partner of Bennett Jones in Calgary, is holding forth this week in his firm's infield box at the rodeo, which he said is a much more ‘intimate way' to entertain clients. 
• Canada's new Minister of the Environment to address Climate Change at Sixth Annual Business Forum
  Announcements / November 20, 2008
  The Honourable Jim Prentice, Federal Minister of the Environment will join more than 100 influential Canadian business and political leaders to debate the challenges of addressing climate change amidst worldwide economic turmoil and political change in the United States at the sixth annual Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum on November 28, 2008. 
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in Financial Post
  In The News / November 05, 2008
  In Jim Middlemiss' article, "Uncertainty brings great opportunity; Western law firms still busy amid volatility," Perry Spitznagel discusses the impact of plummeting oil prices and stagnation of natural gas prices on Alberta law firms.
• Calgary Office Profiled in August Issue of The American Lawyer
  In The News / August 01, 2008
  Donald Greenfield, Laurie Smith and Perry Spitznagel are quoted in "Riding the Bull Market," written by Francesca Heintz for The American Lawyer  magazine.  The article explores the rise of Calgary's top law firms and their ability to maintain the momentum of the city's boom.  The firm's Calgary office is extensively profiled in this piece.
• Calgary Office Profiled in July/August Issue of Lexpert Magazine
  In The News / July 15, 2008
  Lexpert reporter, Marzena Czarnecka explores the changes in the Calgary legal market over the past 10 years in "Converging in Calgary."  Perry Spitznagel are both quoted throughout the article.
• Embracing Change in Today's Marketplace - Mark Bain, Alan Bell and Perry Spitznagel Comment
  In The News / June 18, 2008
  Mark Bain, Alan Bell and Perry Spitznagel are extensively quoted in three stories in the Globe and Mail's special information report, "The changing dynamics of the deal." The report focuses on how changes in the marketplace have impacted corporate Canada and what companies can do to remain competitive and profitable amid fluctuations in currency, credit shortages and uncertainty.
• Perry Spitznagel Appointed Vice-Chair of Firm and Managing Partner of the Calgary Office
  Announcements / March 19, 2008
  Bennett Jones LLP is pleased to announce that Perry Spitznagel has been appointed Managing Partner of the Bennett Jones Calgary office and Vice-Chair of the firm.
• Perry Spitznagel Speaks About the Battle for Oil Sands Clients
  In The News / February 27, 2008
  Perry Spitznagel, vice-chairman and managing partner of the firm's Calgary office,  is extensively quoted in "Gloves are off in battle for oil sands clients; International interest makes Calgary the nation's most competitive legal market," written by Marzena Czarnecka for the Globe and Mail's Report on Business section.
• Hot Economic Sectors in Alberta - Perry Spitznagel Comments
  In The News / January 26, 2008
  Perry Spitznagel, vice-chairman and managing partner of the firm's Calgary office is extensively quoted in "Oil & Gas Fuel Other Industries: Law firm bucks the perks and bonuses trend," written by Derek Sankey of CanWest News Service. 
• M&A Round-up 2007 - Perry Spitznagel Comments
  In The News / December 19, 2007
  Perry Spitznagel comments extensively on M&A trends in the energy sector in "M&A will remain high in '08 and shouldn't be feared since Canada can keep up," written by Romina Maurino of The Canadian Press. While the article addresses M&A trends for a number of sectors, Perry speaks specifically to the energy sector and oil patch.  
• Jeff Rubin and Dr. David Keith Keynote Speakers at Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum
  In The News / November 21, 2007
  CIBC World Markets' Chief Economist, Jeff Rubin, and Dr. David Keith, one of Canada's most distinguished climate change experts, will be the keynote speakers at the Bennett Jones Lake Louise World Cup Business Forum, when 100 business leaders will discuss the “Business of Climate Change,” organizers announced today.
• Perry Spitznagel Recognized as a Dealmaker in the Oilpatch
  Announcements / January 15, 2007
  Perry Spitznagel was recognized as one of the top oil and gas dealmakers in "The Dealmakers," written by Marzena Czarnecka and published in Alberta Venture (January 2007, Vol. 11 Issue 1).
• Advanced Mergers and Acquisitions Insight Conference
  Speaking Engagements / December 01, 2005
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Advanced Mergers and Acquisitions Insight Conference, Calgary, December 2005
• Power in the Powder
  Articles / November 01, 2005
  Perry Spitznagel is quoted in an Alberta Venture article on the skiing subculture in business "Power in the Powder". 
• Corporate Growth Insight Conference
  Speaking Engagements / December 01, 2004
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Corporate Growth Insight Conference, Calgary, December 2004
• Canadian Institute, Legal and Business Guide to Cross-Border Debt and Equity Financing Conference
  Speaking Engagements / February 01, 2004
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Speaker Speaker: Canadian Institute, Legal and Business Guide to Cross-Border Debt and Equity Financing Conference – Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions, February 2004
• Corporate Governance Insight Conference 2003
  Speaking Engagements / December 01, 2003
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Corporate Governance Insight Conference, Calgary, December 2003
• Perry Spitznagel Quoted in American Lawyer Magazine
  In The News / October 01, 2003
  Perry Spitznagel is featured in Robert Lennon's article, "Calgary Stampede," published in the October 2003 edition of American Lawyer, which discusses cross-border acquisitions of Canadian oil and gas companies by American acquirors.
• Income Trust Insight Conference
  Speaking Engagements / February 01, 2003
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Income Trust Insight Conference, Toronto, February 2003
• Corporate Governance Insight Conference 2002
  Speaking Engagements / December 01, 2002
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Corporate Governance Insight Conference, Calgary, December 2002
• Perry Spitznagel featured in Report on Business Magazine
  In The News / June 15, 2002
  Featured in the article "The Marrying Man" by Andrew Willis, published in Report on Business Magazine (June 2002), Perry Spitznagel answers questions regarding the "art of sealing $68 billion in oil-and-gas deals."
• Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions Insight Conference
  Speaking Engagements / April 01, 2002
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions Insight Conference, Houston, April 2002
• Canadian Bar Association Meeting - Anatomy of a Merger Transaction
  Speaking Engagements / March 01, 2002
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Speaker Speaker: Canadian Bar Association, Anatomy of a Merger Transaction, March 2002
• Mergers and Acquisitions Insight Conference
  Speaking Engagements / December 01, 2001
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Co-Chair Chairman: Mergers and Acquisitions Insight Conference, Calgary, December 2001
• Canadian Institute, Canada/U.S. Cross-Border Financing Conference
  Speaking Engagements / February 01, 2001
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Partner Speaker: Canadian Institute, Canada/U.S. Cross-Border Financing Conference – Cross-Border Mergers and Acquisitions, Toronto, February 2001
• Canadian Bar Association Meeting - Income Funds
  Speaking Engagements / February 01, 2000
  C. Perry Spitznagel, Partner Speaker: Canadian Bar Association, Income Funds – A Practical Guide, February 2000