Energy Sector (International & Cross-Border)
Global Guide 2024 : Canada
Band 1
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+1 416 865 0040About
Provided by Torys LLP
With deep cross-border experience and recognized skill across disciplines, we work with clients involved in all aspects of infrastructure, energy and natural resources and these sectors’ respective lifecycles.
Torys has one of the most active energy practices in Canada. We are known for leading transactional and regulatory counsel, advising on projects covering all forms of renewable energy and power generation technologies. From procurement through to permitting, financing and regulatory compliance, we know how clients can navigate project challenges and deal hurdles.
Our team has a distinguished history of working on many first-of-kind projects. Our clients include developers, project sponsors, investors, governments and Indigenous peoples. We work with our clients wherever their business takes them. Through our integrated team in Canada and New York, we have advised on power transactions in Canada and around the world.
Through our Calgary office, we advise domestic and global leaders in the oil and gas sector on their deals in Canada and outbound investments in jurisdictions around the world. We have acted on some of the industry’s most significant projects for preeminent oil and gas domestic and international players, who we assist in every aspect of the industry.
Chambers Review
Torys is a distinguished Toronto law firm with a top-tier client base including major Canadian corporates, pension funds, asset managers and financial institutions. The bulk of its resources are located within its Toronto base, supplemented by a highly regarded Calgary team providing strong transactional capabilities, particularly in the energy sector. The firm has a well-established office in New York – offering US law capabilities – to facilitate US-Canada deals and keep in touch with US markets. The firm also capably partners with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions to provide a cross-border service.
The law firm is a major player in the energy industry, frequently advising with regard to foreign investment, including in relation to private equity investors entering the market. It is a trusted adviser on big-ticket M&A in the energy space, applying the high-quality expertise of its Toronto and Calgary offices. On the outbound side, its teams adeptly handle investments by major Canadian funds in power and infrastructure projects outside Canada. The firm is also regularly called upon to assist Canadian energy multinationals with global businesses on their acquisitions of additional assets, divestitures and operational activities across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Torys team is very aware of the commercial approach that should be taken, what industry standard is and what is occurring in other jurisdictions."
"Despite working across UK and Canadian time zones, Torys were always responsive to us and other parties to the deal."
"The Torys team is very aware of the commercial approach that should be taken, what industry standard is and what is occurring in other jurisdictions."
"Despite working across UK and Canadian time zones, Torys were always responsive to us and other parties to the deal."
