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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Energy: Nuclear

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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Energy: Nuclear - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Gowling WLG is widely recognised for its expert nuclear energy practice, advising governments, utilities, developers and financial institutions on complex nuclear projects in Canada and internationally. The group is particularly noted for its expertise in nuclear regulation, liability regimes, project development and financing, as well as its strength in advising on reactor deployment, nuclear innovation and isotope-related initiatives across the sector.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG advised Atomic Energy of Canada Limited on strategic collaboration and licensing arrangements supporting the development, commercialisation and deployment of CANDU MONARK reactor technology. The firm advised on the framework with AtkinsRéalis governing the next generation of CANDU reactors, including intellectual property, commercialisation and technology deployment matters.

Strengths

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  • Their legal knowledge and their ability to deliver what we want as a customer are fundamental, and their experience in other jurisdictions is really paramount.

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  • Gowling regularly impresses me on how responsive they are and the quality of their work.

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  • Gowling has the knowledge, sophistication and trust to represent clients in the Canadian-regulated nuclear industry. They are always willing to hop on a call and give great advice, and are very flexible and responsive.

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  • Their team worked closely with us, consistently demonstrating exceptional dedication, flexibility and a deep understanding of the project’s complexities and objectives.

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  • Gowling WLG’s nuclear department is a combination of deep sector expertise, strong legal and regulatory capability and a practical understanding of how nuclear projects actually move forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Ahab Abdel-Aziz
    Ahab Abdel-Aziz

    Ahab Abdel-Aziz

    Ahab Abdel-Aziz is a pre-eminent nuclear lawyer with more than 30 years of experience advising governments, utilities and industry participants on complex nuclear projects and policy matters. He serves as the firm's global director of nuclear power generation and is particularly renowned for his expertise in nuclear regulation, project development and financing, licensing and disputes.

    • He is also particularly skilled at negotiations, strategy and vision, and is always very responsive to our needs.

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    • Ahab Abdel-Aziz in particular is articulate in his arguments, commands the room and has a good presence, and you feel confident with him on your side negotiating for you.

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    • He's a great person to work with. He is very knowledgeable; perhaps the best in the industry.

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    • He is thoughtful, responsive, commercially aware and genuinely committed to helping clients succeed.

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    • He combines exceptional legal expertise with strong strategic and commercial thinking.

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  • Ted Betts
    Ted Betts

    Ted Betts

    Ted Betts is a partner in the firm's Toronto office. He is particularly experienced in advising on the development and construction of nuclear projects.

    • He combines strong legal capability with a practical understanding of the commercial, regulatory, policy and stakeholder issues that shape major energy and infrastructure matters.

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    • He is exceptionally responsive and reliable, and consistently delivers high-quality work, even under significant time pressure.

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    • Ted Betts brings a highly execution-focused skill set that is directly relevant to nuclear projects and supply chain delivery risk.

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  • Magdalena Hanebach
    Magdalena Hanebach

    Magdalena Hanebach

    Magdalena Hanebach advises clients across the nuclear sector on regulatory, liability, project development and financing matters relating to both existing facilities and new-build nuclear programmes.

    • Her commitment to serving the client's interests is truly exceptional, and she consistently demonstrates a remarkable level of dedication, responsiveness, and professionalism.

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    • She is highly responsive, thoughtful in her advice and consistently focused on understanding the broader business context rather than simply addressing issues in isolation.

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