Author Archives: Nigel Bankes

About Nigel Bankes

Nigel Bankes is emeritus professor of law at the University of Calgary. Prior to his retirement in June 2021 Nigel held the chair in natural resources law in the Faculty of Law.

Pre-Dynex Royalty Agreements Continue to Spawn Interest in Land Litigation

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Pre-Dynex Royalty Agreements Continue to Spawn Interest in Land Litigation Decision Commented On: Re Walter Energy Canada Holdings, Inc., 2016 BCSC 1746 (CanLII) In 2002 the Supreme Court of Canada handed down its decision in Bank … Continue reading →

Posted in Contracts, Oil & Gas, Property | 1 Comment

The South China Sea Award and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: The South China Sea Award and the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties Decision Commented On: Award on the Merits of the Annex VII Tribunal, In the Matter of the South China Sea Arbitration, The … Continue reading →

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Attorney General Argues That Backdoor Amendment to PPAs was Unlawful

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Attorney General Argues That Backdoor Amendment to PPAs was Unlawful Matter Commented On: Originating Application for Declaratory Relief and Judicial Review, filed by the Attorney General, July 25, 2016 The origins of the Power Purchase Arrangements (PPAs) … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, Energy | 4 Comments

Knock-for-Knock Decision Affirmed by Court of Queen’s Bench

Posted on July 8, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Knock-for-Knock Decision Affirmed by Court of Queen’s Bench Case Commented On: Precision Drilling Canada Limited Partnership v Yangarra Resources Ltd, 2016 ABQB 365 (CanLII) This matter, involving the interpretation of a standard form drilling contract, originally … Continue reading →

Posted in Contracts, Oil & Gas | 1 Comment

Change of Operator: Norcen v Oakwood of no Application in the Case of a Bankruptcy

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes PDF Version: Change of Operator: Norcen v Oakwood of no Application in the Case of a Bankruptcy Case Commented On: Bank of Montreal v Bumper Development Corporation Ltd, 2016 ABQB 363 (CanLII) This case involves the 2007 version … Continue reading →

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