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Energy: Power (Transactional) | Global
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E David Lever
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years RankedDavid 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.
Band 1
1 Krista F Hill
Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedToronto-based Krista Hill co-chairs the firm's infrastructure and energy group. She commands an impressive reputation in the space and is lauded for her representation of significant energy clients across a wide range of transactional mandates, including M&A and project development.
1 Rocco Sebastiano
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 1 | 18 Years RankedBased 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.
Band 2
2 Jacob SadikmanOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedToronto-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.
2 Nicholas C Williams
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 2 | 18 Years RankedToronto-based Nicholas Williams is respected for his experienced counsel on project financing mandates. He is noted for representing institutional investors, insurance companies and developers in both Canadian and US projects.
2 Valerie HelbronnerTorys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedToronto-based Valerie Helbronner attracts plaudits for her skilled handling of energy project financing matters on behalf of power project developers, and she is further noted for her experience in relation to Aboriginal law and the renewables space.
Band 3
3 David Macaulay
Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedDavid Macaulay provides significant expertise in power project development and M&A, with notable activity over a range of renewable energy projects in Calgary and across the country. He co-heads the firm's power and renewable energy group.
3 Ron Clark
Aird & Berlis LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedRon Clark of Aird & Berlis LLP utilises his experience in corporate and commercial law to advise energy distributors and generators on regulatory and transactional mandates. Based out of Toronto, he provides counsel on contracts, applications and procurement issues.
3 Seán C O'NeillMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedSeán 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.
3 Shane Freitag
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedChair of the firm's electricity markets group Shane Freitag is noted for his adept handling of project development across the energy space. Based in Toronto, he offers additional experience representing clients in regulatory and transactional matters.3 Vivek BakshiDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedToronto-based Vivek Bakshi advises on project financing, M&A and joint ventures in the renewables and natural resources sectors. He is additionally sought out for his counsel on power purchase agreements.
Band 4
4 Elliot SmithOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedToronto-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.4 Hazel SafferyDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHazel Saffery has a wide-ranging transactional practice which sees her advising clients on a broad spectrum of A&D work, commercial matters and project development issues.
4 Keith Byblow
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedCalgary-based oil and gas lawyer Keith Byblow advises on domestic and international mandates, including acquisitions, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
4 Suzanne MurphyMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedOperating 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.