Energy: Power
Canada Guide 2025 : Nationwide - Canada
Band 3
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Bennett Jones stands out for its strength in the power market in Alberta, as well as in British Columbia, where the firm advises on significant commercial projects. The power and renewables group also assists with compliance and other regulatory matters in connection with a range of energy projects. The firm's clients include domestic and international electricity producers, suppliers, municipalities and transmission developers. The team offers additional expertise in renewable energy and construction, as well as advising on divestitures and acquisitions of energy assets.
Work Highlights
- Bennett Jones acted for Montem Resources Alberta Operations Ltd in connection with the Tent Mountain Renewable Energy Project, advising on the bid process, restructuring and joint venture with TransAlta Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I have the utmost confidence with Bennett Jones in this area and trust in their capabilities to deal with any complexities that may arise."
"Consistent counsel by Bennet Jones helps drive our business forward. The breadth of the team is excellent in the industry and the partners have deep experience and bring that to the table."
"The firm has decades of experience in the energy markets. Partners at Bennet Jones are specialised and have a demonstrated capacity in commercial matters, in addition to legal expertise."
"I have the utmost confidence with Bennett Jones in this area and trust in their capabilities to deal with any complexities that may arise."
"Consistent counsel by Bennet Jones helps drive our business forward. The breadth of the team is excellent in the industry and the partners have deep experience and bring that to the table."
"The firm has decades of experience in the energy markets. Partners at Bennet Jones are specialised and have a demonstrated capacity in commercial matters, in addition to legal expertise."
Notable Practitioners
David 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.
"David has very strong commercial and legal skills. He is a lawyer who tries to find solutions during hard negotiations."
"David is a go-to guy for me in the renewables and power sector."