Ranking tables
Energy: Power (Transactional) | Canada
Nationwide - Canada
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
Ahab Abdel-Aziz Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP2 Years Ranked
Elliot Smith Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP3 Years Ranked
Hazel Saffery Dentons Canada LLP1 Years Ranked
Huw Evans Torys LLP1 Years Ranked
Keith Byblow Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
Mark Johnson Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP5 Years Ranked
Shane Freitag Borden Ladner Gervais LLP9 Years Ranked
Vivian Kung Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP2 Years Ranked
All Lawyers profiles
Eminent Practitioners
E David Lever
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 9 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)2025 | Band 1 | 9 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)2025 | Band 1 | 9 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)2025 | Band 2 | 9 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)2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedToronto-based Nicholas Williams is highly regarded for his expertise in project financing and infrastructure development, regularly handling transactional matters arising from the power sector.
2 Valerie HelbronnerTorys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedValerie 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)2025 | Band 3 | 9 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 heads the firm's power and renewable energy group.
3 Ron Clark
Aird & Berlis LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 9 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)2025 | Band 3 | 9 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 Suzanne MurphyMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 4 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.
3 Vivek Bakshi
Dentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 | 5 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 Ahab Abdel-Aziz
Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedAhab Abdel-Aziz is sought out by clients for his expertise in the nuclear power sector. He offers a strong pedigree in transactions, as well as project development and decommissioning work.4 Elliot SmithOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 3 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)2025 | 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 Huw EvansTorys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 1 Years RankedHuw Evans frequently supports clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors with M&A transactions, joint ventures, project financings and wider commercial issues. He is particularly active in renewable power project and PPP asset matters.4 Keith Byblow
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCalgary-based Keith Byblow works with prominent sector participants to facilitate project development in a variety of power-related matters. His practice has particular expertise in the renewable and emerging energy and resource sectors.4 Mark JohnsonBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedToronto-based Mark Johnson has built an impressive reputation in the energy space, with considerable expertise in advising clients on renewable energy development projects.4 Shane Freitag
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedNational leader of the firm's energy 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.4 Vivian KungBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedVivian is very professional and fantastic to work with. She is very responsive, practical, knowledgeable and really goes out of her way to help her clients - she's exceptional at what she does.
Up and Coming
U Dominique Rolland
Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedDominique Rolland's practice sees him supporting clients on major finance and project development mandates in the energy sector.
U Ky KvisleBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedKy Kvisle is an up-and-coming partner with a focus on commercial transactions and project development relating primarily to natural resources and industrial infrastructure. He has experience working on international and domestic matters in the energy, electricity and renewables sectors.