Energy: Power
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 1
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Provided by McCarthy Tétrault LLP
We empower our clients with the top quality legal support that they need to achieve their most important objectives
Our Power Group consists of market-leading lawyers focused almost exclusively on the sector, offering a 360 degree view of the industry. For our clients, this means comprehensive advice that reflects the peculiarities of the sector, mitigates business risks, and advances even the most complex goals.
Our experience is comprehensive, it includes:
- Acquisitions, divestitures, development, operation and financing of all classes of generating assets, including renewable, hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear
- Acquisitions, divestitures, development, operation and financing of transmission and distribution assets
- Power sales and procurement arrangements
- Advising project proponents and financiers in their responses to provincial requests for proposals and standard offer or feed-in-tariff programs
- Providing strategic regulatory advice, including in connection with rate hearings and M&A transactions
Chambers Review
McCarthy Tétrault is a well-respected national law firm with one of the most noteworthy power practices in Canada, regularly advising on both the commercial and regulatory aspects of large domestic and international projects. Its lawyers bring strong expertise to bear in relation to project finance and energy infrastructure, as well as advising on M&A transactions and power sales. The firm's clients hail from the public and private sectors and include developers, generators, suppliers, lenders, underwriters, investors and utilities. The team has particularly strong capabilities in the renewable and nuclear sectors.
Work Highlights
- The team from McCarthy Tetrault acted on behalf of TransAlta Corporation, providing advice on the acquisition of Heartland Generation from Energy Capital Partners.
Strengths
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"McCarthy demonstrated on more than one occasion their creative and strategic thinking when dealing with complex files. My experience with the lawyers was fantastic and I would highly recommend them."
"McCarthy Tétrault's energy group is outstanding. They consistently provide actionable legal advice that demonstrates thoughtful insights into our business and deliver outstanding client service."
"The McCarthy Tétrault team does an excellent job of providing practical advice and solutions in complex transactions."
"McCarthy Tétrault is one of the best firms in Canada for complex energy projects."
"McCarthy Tétrault is an impressive team. They have a deep bench of highly skilled lawyers and subject matter experts, which provides for a consistent, reliable quality of legal support."
"McCarthy demonstrated on more than one occasion their creative and strategic thinking when dealing with complex files. My experience with the lawyers was fantastic and I would highly recommend them."
"McCarthy Tétrault's energy group is outstanding. They consistently provide actionable legal advice that demonstrates thoughtful insights into our business and deliver outstanding client service."
"The McCarthy Tétrault team does an excellent job of providing practical advice and solutions in complex transactions."
"McCarthy Tétrault is one of the best firms in Canada for complex energy projects."
"McCarthy Tétrault is an impressive team. They have a deep bench of highly skilled lawyers and subject matter experts, which provides for a consistent, reliable quality of legal support."
Notable Practitioners
David Lever enjoys a distinguished reputation for his skilled work on M&A and project development in the power space. Head of the firm's infrastructure group out of Toronto, he also represents major clients in the market in project financing and construction mandates.
"David Lever offers invaluable insights and advice."
"David is always professional, well articulated, very thoughtful and thorough."
Seán O'Neill is noted for his diligent handling of transactional and project financing mandates within the power space, with experience acting for renewables, nuclear and gas clients. He chairs the firm's power group from the Toronto office.
"Seàn O'Neil is an excellent, well-respected lawyer.He has excellent interpersonal skills, is very attuned to client needs and very attentive to pressing matters on tight timelines."
"He's a top energy lawyer. I would recommend Seán."
Operating out of Toronto, Suzanne Murphy acts on the instruction of a variety of power companies including those operating in power storage and district energy. She frequently assists with transactional and commercial mandates such as energy service agreements and asset acquisitions.
"Suzanne Murphy is consistently outstanding. She's responsive to client needs and always oriented towards actionable legal and business solutions."
"Suzanne is excellent at helping clients find practical solutions to complex problems; she has great knowledge of her industry and practice area."
"Suzanne was fantastic to work with."
Calgary-based Kimberly Howard advises clients on a range of regulatory work, including supporting lenders, developers and power purchasers throughout the project development life cycle.
"Kimberly is an invaluable resource."
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