Atty. Scott D. Whitby
Scott Whitby is a senior business lawyer in the Calgary office, advising companies in the oil and natural gas, power and renewable energy sectors. With more than 28 years’ of experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, Scott is highly sought after for his extensive experience in relation to the purchase and sale, development, and operation of oil and natural gas, power generation and renewable energy assets and the marketing of oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and power.
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Scott D. Whitby is a business and energy attorney based in Calgary, Alberta, practicing at Fasken. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026). Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Whitby is a senior business lawyer in the Calgary office, advising companies in the oil and natural gas, power and renewable energy sectors
- With more than 28 years’ of experience advising clients on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, Scott is highly sought after for his extensive experience in relation to the purchase and sale, development, and operation of oil and natural gas, power generation and renewable energy assets and the marketing of oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids, and power
- Scott is the Calgary office Co-Leader for the Fasken Global Energy and Climate Group
- Clients value his business side experience knowing they can also count on him for practical advice in relation to corporate and commercial strategy and compliance
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott D. Whitby is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Alberta
Practicing law in Alberta. Legal matters in Alberta are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Calgary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alberta state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alberta brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alberta courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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