Michael J. Black is the senior energy Counsel in Fasken’s Calgary office. With significant experience leading large and complex M&A transactions, including several multi-billion dollar M&A deals, Michael is counsel to numerous domestic and international energy companies. Both clients and peers recognize him as a leading, results-oriented advisor.
Michael has worked exclusively in the energy field, both in private practice and as in-house counsel, with a comprehensive focus on the midstream and the services sector of the oil and gas business.
He also negotiates and drafts a wide variety of domestic and international energy agreements, including joint operating, acquisition, joint venture, product marketing and transportation, as well as farmouts and production sharing contracts.
Having negotiated and closed transactions in over 20 countries, Michael is an expert in providing legal and commercial advice in numerous jurisdictions. He was also the General Counsel of the state-owned oil and gas corporation in the State of Qatar. This, combined with his extensive hands-on experience, both in private practice and as in-house counsel, allows him to be fully aligned with clients’ business objectives.
Michael is a graduate of the Institute of Corporate Directors in Canada. Michael has been on the board of numerous public and private companies, including roles as both Chairman of the Board and the Chairman of various committees. He is currently a director of two publicly traded companies.
