Bio
Michael Barbero is a skilled litigator whose practice focuses on complex regulatory litigation and insurance defence matters. He draws on deep experience to develop focused, practical strategies to assess risk and deliver practical, goal-oriented solutions, while cultivating strong client relationships and providing forward-thinking advice clients can rely on.
Michael has appeared before all levels of court in Alberta, including the Court of King’s Bench and the Court of Appeal. He has represented international, national, and mid-sized corporations, national financial institutions, insurance companies, and resource developers.
A significant component of Michael’s practice involves advising and representing Alberta’s resource companies in regulatory and litigation matters. He has acted for oil and gas companies, power generation facility owners and operators, and national financial institutions in disputes involving regulatory proceedings, commercial litigation, and arbitrations. His experience includes appearing before regulatory bodies such as the Alberta Energy Regulator, Alberta Utilities Commission, Natural Resources Conservation Board, and Canada Energy Regulator in connection with project approvals and related regulatory issues in an evolving and highly regulated environment. These matters have included approvals for combined-cycle gas-fired power generation facilities, multiple wind and solar projects, sour gas well applications, and other large-scale natural resource developments.
Michael’s environmental experience also includes advising on climate change, environmental insurance, and surface rights matters.