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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

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Energy: Power - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg boasts a strong cross-disciplinary energy group which guides clients in the power and utility space in all stages of development, financing, construction and operation. The firm's practice is highly transaction-focused and is well regarded for its advice on matters ranging from M&A to investments and project financings across the energy space. It also provides sought-after regulatory advice and representation before tribunals across all levels of the court.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg represented Axium Infrastructure in their major acquisition, together with Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation, of a 49% interest in a wind facility.

Strengths

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  • They are highly competent in their respective areas of practice, having strong attention to detail and are highly responsive to requests.

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  • Davies is very customer-focused.

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  • Davies has a sizeable team and is well resourced to bring in expertise needed for all matters.

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  • They are extremely well-rounded.

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  • Whether it's regulatory nuance, market implications, or public stakeholder sensitivities, they bring a sophisticated understanding of the landscape and execute accordingly.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nicholas C Williams
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    Nicholas C Williams

    Toronto-based Nicholas Williams is highly regarded for his expertise in project financing and infrastructure development, regularly handling transactional matters arising from the power sector.

    • He’s solution-oriented and pragmatic, always keeping the bigger picture and strategic objectives in mind.

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    • Nicholas is very experienced and skilled on project finance transactions.

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    • Nicholas is very good in complicated situations.

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    • Nicholas has strong industry and sector-specific knowledge, being highly experienced in contractual negotiations with counterparties.

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  • Anthony Spadaro
    Anthony Spadaro

    Anthony Spadaro

    Anthony Spadaro is an experienced M&A and financing practitioner, with particularly impressive expertise in the energy sector.

    • Anthony provides excellent customer service and legal advice. He always puts our best interests first.

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    • Strengths of Anthony's include strong industry and sector-specific knowledge and responsiveness to transaction timelines.

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    • Anthony is a pleasure to work with. He is extremely efficient, commercial and responsive.
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    • Anthony has amazing business acumen and works extremely efficiently.

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