Energy Sector (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 2
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Provided by Norton Rose Fulbright
Our lawyers are spread across every major energy market, supporting our clients across the entire energy value chain. We are proud to be at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy and help our clients in all industries assess and respond to the opportunities and challenges this presents, as brand value in this sector continues to change.
With the strongest global network of skilled renewable energy legal advisors, we offer leading strategic advice on the rapid and disruptive transformation of the energy sector and have led an unprecedented number of successful and innovative ‘country first’ and ‘technological first’ transactions in emerging markets. We have unique insight into the digitalization of the energy value chain through the use of distributed ledger technology and blockchain, and have extensive knowledge on the development of new global markets, such as energy storage, LNG-to-power, hydrogen economy and floating offshore wind.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright combines its Canadian operations with a wider international network that provides an impressive global reach across many key and emerging markets. It offers full-service capabilities and boots on the ground across Canadian provinces, and clients receive well-resourced support throughout their interactions with the law firm. Its Canadian teams perform strongly in international energy and resources projects and transactions, and regularly link up with industry specialists within the firm globally. Contentious teams also provide solid cross-border capabilities and offer multi-jurisdictional support.
The law firm has a strong reputation for its expertise in the Canadian oil and gas space, providing both regulatory and transactional expertise in the cross-border context. Its Alberta office is the primary driver of the firm’s energy work and is often mandated on inbound M&A where global clients of the firm invest in Canadian assets and companies. The law firm often takes a role on international financings and joint ventures in the energy sector, combining with an internationally esteemed projects group. It offers strong energy practitioners across Canada's provinces who are highly regarded for their regulatory and litigation expertise.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team provides detailed expertise in various subject matter areas across different jurisdictions."
"The Norton Rose Fulbright team provides detailed expertise in various subject matter areas across different jurisdictions."