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BLG’s Electricity Markets Group is a top-ranked, multidisciplinary team. We offer leading-edge advice and information to developers, utilities, lenders, purchasers, sellers, governments, government agencies and indigenous communities in respect of the electricity sector.  The group has extensive experience in:

Power and Utilities
We advise clients on the development, financing, construction and operation of power projects representing all technologies. We have a wide range of experience in M&A, restructuring, procurement and complex contractual arrangements in the electricity sector.

Project Finance
We represent borrowers and lenders on project financing across Canada. Our professionals have in-depth expertise in structuring financing transactions and the intensive due diligence process which is the foundation of a successful project financing.

Regulatory
We have extensive experience representing clients involved in energy issues before regulatory agencies in all provinces as well as the Canada Energy Regulator.

Renewables
We have in-depth experience in the development, financing, construction and operation of renewables and alternative energy projects including solar, wind, waterpower, geothermal, biomass, biofuels and energy storage.


Chambers Review

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Energy: Power - Nationwide - Canada

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Borden Ladner Gervais is a talented national law firm with particular strength in energy across Ontario and BC. The power group assists a variety of major electricity industry clients, including generators, distributors, transmission developers, Crown corporations and government agencies. The lawyers offer considerable expertise in corporate and commercial matters relating to conventional and renewable project development, including biomass, water, solar and wind power. They also provide sought-after regulatory advice and representation before tribunals across the country.

Work Highlights

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

  • Borden Ladner Gervais acted as counsel to Northland Power Inc., advising on the development, structuring and financing of a lithium-ion battery storage project.

Strengths

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In addition to having very knowledgeable regulatory lawyers, BLG understands client service. I can't say enough about the firm's timeliness and responsiveness. It is excellent.

Energy: Power respondent
Canada

Borden Ladner Gervais are incredibly responsible and provide excellent support.

Energy: Power respondent
Canada

BLG have demonstrated excellent service and are immediately responsive.

Energy: Power respondent
Canada

Notable Practitioners

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John Vellone
2
John Vellone
2
Band 2
John Vellone is held in high regard for his electricity and infrastructure practice, providing counsel on project financing and procurement. Based in Toronto, he also provides regulatory advice to both public and private clients in the power sector.

John provides very practical advice that can be easily implemented into the business. His in-depth knowledge of our sector is second to none.

John has delivered in every way we needed him to. He's a great resource and has helped move our business forward.

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Jonathan Liteplo
2
Jonathan Liteplo
2
Band 2
Calgary-based Jonathan Liteplo focuses his practice on utilities regulation, advising on such matters as facilities approvals and performance-based regulation in the power space. He frequently represents clients before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
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Alan Ross KC
4
Alan Ross KC
4
Band 4
Alan Ross has experience representing energy clients in national and provincial regulatory proceedings. His energy practice maintains a strong focus on hydrogen, carbon capture, energy transition technologies and sustainable infrastructure.
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Mark Rodger
4
Mark Rodger
4
Band 4
Mark Rodger acts for clients on a broad array of matters, including transmission rates, infrastructure renewal and regulatory compliance. He is noted for his experienced representation of clients, including utilities, generators and municipalities, out of the group's Toronto office.
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Shane Freitag
4
Shane Freitag
4
Band 4

National 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.

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Ranked Lawyers at
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Nationwide - Canada

Energy: Power (Regulatory)
John Vellone
2
John Vellone
2
Band 2
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Jonathan Liteplo
2
Jonathan Liteplo
2
Band 2
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Alan Ross KC
4
Alan Ross KC
4
Band 4
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Mark Rodger
4
Mark Rodger
4
Band 4
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Energy: Power (Transactional)
Shane Freitag
4
Shane Freitag
4
Band 4
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Members

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John Vellone

Kent Howie

Linda Bertoldi

Head of Department

Rob Blackstein

Sean Muggah

Sylvie Bouvette