Energy: Power
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
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Osler’s top-tier team of power and utilities legal professionals have represented Canadian, U.S. and international clients on many of the highest profile transactions and projects in the electricity sector. Their unparalleled transactional and commercial experience ensures Osler’s legal advisors have a cutting edge understanding of the relevant issues and the latest developments. At Osler, the team understands the complexities of the regulatory frameworks and policy issues facing power generators using every fuel source, including natural gas, wind, hydro, biomass, biogas, geothermal, solar, nuclear, oil and coal.
Chambers Review
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt operates a well-regarded energy practice, advising on the procurement, financing, construction and development of major power projects, as well as advising on high-profile transactions and representing clients before provincial and federal regulators. The team operates nationally and offers a particularly deep level of expertise in Ontario and Alberta. With substantial experience in both the public and private sectors, the firm represents domestic and international clients and has a strong nuclear practice, with additional expertise in wind, solar and power transmission projects.
Work Highlights
- The team at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt acted as principal external counsel to Bruce Power, advising on the planning, procurement and construction necessary for the CAD13 billion refurbishment of a nuclear station in Ontario.
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"Osler has an excellent ability to provide strategic and out-of-the-box thinking, based on deep experience and understanding of the substantive legal and commercial issues and the energy market."
"The lawyers at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt are knowledgeable and responsive."
"The lawyers at Osler provide exceptional insight and guidance. They're always very responsive and helpful."
"Osler has an excellent ability to provide strategic and out-of-the-box thinking, based on deep experience and understanding of the substantive legal and commercial issues and the energy market."
"The lawyers at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt are knowledgeable and responsive."
"The lawyers at Osler provide exceptional insight and guidance. They're always very responsive and helpful."
Notable Practitioners
Based in Toronto, Rocco Sebastiano is an expert in transactional matters across the power sector, with particular strength in nuclear energy projects. He has broad and deep experience across project financing and development matters.
"Rocco has an absolute wealth of experience. He applies that knowledge astutely to fit the needs of the particular situation, and his technical skills are superior."
Toronto-based Jacob Sadikman's practice includes financing and project development in the electricity industry, with further recognition for his work on renewable energy. He acts on behalf of clients including investors and utilities companies.
"Jacob Sadikman is an exceptional lawyer."
Richard King offers expertise in energy regulation and advises clients on environmental and Aboriginal law issues relating to project development, regularly appearing before the Ontario Energy Board. He is based in Toronto.
"Richard provides pragmatic strategic advice that is amplified by his strong understanding of the regulatory dynamics that underscore our industry."
"Richard is a fantastic lawyer - we value his advice and willingness to work with us on many novel issues."
Deirdre Sheehan's regulatory expertise spans both the power and renewable sectors, frequently representing her clients before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
"Deirdre delivers unfailingly top-notch client service."
"She helped us immensely, both practically and quickly."
Toronto-based partner Elliot Smith leverages his background as a professional engineer in his legal practice, advising clients including power producers and project developers engaged in the development, financing and construction of projects. He is particularly active in the renewable energy space.
"He is fantastic."
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