Education

University of Alberta, BA (Criminology), 2006, with distinction University of Saskatchewan, JD, 2011, with great distinction 

Bar Admissions

Alberta, 2012

Ashley M. White

Partner
Co-Head of Energy Practice

T: 403.298.3471 / E: whitea@bennettjones.com

Calgary

Ashley White is known for her collaborative, practical and strategic approach to the negotiation, conduct and completion of complex commercial transactions. Clients come to her for her results-oriented approach in order to help generate value.

Ashley's practice relates primarily to corporate and commercial transactions, with a specific focus on project development, joint ventures, and private mergers and acquisitions in the energy industry.

Ashley regularly represents clients in the negotiation and drafting of energy contracts relating to the development of oil & gas and renewable resources, including ownership, operation and other types of project agreements. She also advises clients on contractual issues arising from construction, procurement, and service-related agreements.

Ashley assists clients in the acquisition and divestiture of energy-related projects and assets, including the negotiation and completion of complex purchase and sale transactions, and general corporate/commercial matters in connection with corporate reorganizations.

She brings to her practice complementary experience in advising clients on, and the negotiation of, joint ventures between industry and Indigenous communities in connection with equity ownership and investments in natural resource projects in Western Canada.

Ashley is actively involved in the Calgary community, including as a committee member of the Canadian Energy Law Foundation Jasper Seminar, the premier event for energy practitioners, and is a member of the Petroleum Acquisition and Divestiture Association. She is on the board of directors for The Women's Centre in Calgary and has previously served as a committee member and director on other non-profits in Calgary and Edmonton. Ashley is also the Co-Chair of the Student Recruitment Committee in Calgary.