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Global Guide 2024 : Canada
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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.
Our projects practice is driven by some of the most respected lawyers in the world who use their depth of experience to find solutions to complex issues. We take an innovative approach to debt and equity financing, enabling us to provide commercial and practical solutions to manage risk and ensure that projects reach a timely and cost-effective financial close.
We have experience in aboriginal land claim negotiations and consultations with Indigenous peoples along with extensive experience in litigation and disputes involving Indigenous law issues, as well as knowledge of government practices. This experience enables us to propose dynamic and practical approaches that guide our clients in planning and executing their development projects.
Chambers Review
Norton Rose fields an experienced Canadian team providing knowledge of conventional and renewable power generation, energy regulatory and climate change law, as well as high-profile oil and gas M&A. The firm is well respected for its project financing and procurement, capital markets and M&A expertise and is especially active in Alberta, with further capabilities in Ontario and Québec, as well as advising on multi-jurisdictional mandates. The team offers advice on all aspects of environmental law, including issues related to air, soil and water, as well as endangered species, waste management and climate change. It also provides advice on a broad range of Aboriginal law matters.
Notable Practitioners
Don Davies KC maintains his position as a premier regulatory specialist in the Canadian oil and gas market. Based in Calgary, his practice includes representing clients in applications to regulators at federal and provincial levels.
Based in Vancouver, head of the firm's infrastructure practice James LeMoine regularly advises on the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects. He is noted for his involvement in the negotiation of commercial contracts and PPP agreements.
Vancouver-based Matthew Keen represents utilities companies before regulatory bodies across Alberta and BC, providing additional experience across energy, environmental and Aboriginal law.
Robert Froehlich acts on a broad array of M&A transactions in the oil and gas sector. Acting out of the team's Calgary office, he frequently represents national and international organisations engaged in asset and operations dispositions and acquisitions.
"His commercial and business acumen is very high, which helps us find business-focused results from legal complexities."
Wayne Fedun handles M&A and project development mandates in the oil and gas sector, representing producers, infrastructure developers and investment companies. He works out of the firm's Calgary office.
"He's an excellent communicator and strong negotiator, who's strategic, practical and business-savvy."
KayLynn Litton is sought after for her handling of commercial oil and gas mandates, including midstream agreements, as well as corporate transactions and reorganisations.
"She is very experienced in oil and gas and gives us confidence in negotiating our positions, I appreciate her business knowledge and practicality."
"She's highly capable and engaged in our company's commercial success."
Vancouver partner Matt Mulligan is respected for his handling of procurement and contractual matters pertaining to the infrastructure and construction spaces. He frequently assists clients throughout tender and RFP processes, including contract drafting and negotiation.
"Matt is switched-on and very quick with all of our drafting and revisions, which is hugely appreciated."
Douglas Buchanan KC is the global head of infrastructure and resources at Norton Rose Fulbright. Dividing his time between New York and Vancouver, he is equally capable of advising on Canadian and international infrastructure PPP projects.
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