Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada
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Torys is considered a leading choice for utilities, developers, investors and government stakeholders for legal issues across the full lifecycle of nuclear projects, from licensing and project development through to financing, operations, decommissioning and waste management. The team is particularly noted for its combined strength in nuclear regulation and transactional work.
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Torys advised Ontario Power Generation on the development of the Darlington Small Modular Reactor project, including project agreements, regulatory approvals, financing arrangements and Indigenous participation initiatives.
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Torys consistently provides an exceptional level of client service, from thought leadership and strategy formulation through to high-quality, timely, precise execution of deliverables.
What truly sets the department apart is its ability to combine exceptional legal expertise with a deep understanding of the strategic, commercial and policy considerations shaping Canada’s nuclear industry.
Torys excels at the very complex matters in our nuclear business and has deep understanding of unique aspects of the business.
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Krista Hill is commended for her international practice, advising a wide range of clients on all aspects of nuclear law. She is noted for her work on acquisitions, regulatory advice and financings, as well as working on First Nation matters in this space.
Krista is an exceptional lawyer with deep expertise in complex, innovative, first-of-a-kind transactions and projects.
She is calm, strategic, commercially focused and a really effective leader through complex transactions and difficult counterparties.
Krista is nothing short of a genius in her field. Her knowledge and experience, commitment to the sector, strategic leadership and innovative thinking are unmatched.
Josh Van Deurzen has a highly respected practice advising clients on a range of infrastructure matters, particularly in the nuclear sector. He is adept at representing clients in commercial issues, corporate transactional work and joint ventures.
Josh Van Deurzen is very proficient, and he has good commercial awareness.
Michael Fortier is particularly noted for his expertise in nuclear regulatory matters, environmental approvals and First Nations consultation issues arising in complex nuclear and power-sector developments.
Michael is phenomenal on indigenous consultation and regulatory matters.
He is highly knowledgeable, pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with an exceptional ability to navigate complex regulatory and environmental frameworks.
Emily Stewart is an associate based in the firm's Toronto office. She is experienced in assisting clients in developing emerging technologies in the nuclear space, as well as on indigenous law matters.
Emily Stewart has both great responsiveness and a great level of knowledge.
Energy: Nuclear
Energy: Nuclear
Energy: Nuclear
Energy: Nuclear
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