Energy: Power
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With robust experience in the power industry, we are a go-to firm for clients in their complex and innovative power projects and transactions. We have one of the most active power practices in Canada and are known for leading transactional and regulatory counsel, advising on projects covering all forms of renewable energy and power generation technologies.
From initial commercial arrangements and procurement, through to permitting, financing and regulatory compliance, we know how clients can navigate project challenges and deal hurdles.
Our team has a distinguished history of working on many innovative, first-of-kind projects. Our decades spent working in the industry gives us deep understanding of the drivers at play across transactions. Our clients include developers, project sponsors, investors, lenders, governments and Indigenous peoples.
Our team acts for some of the largest utilities in Canada and has considerable experience in matters ranging from power generation and transmission, to distribution and retail. Notably, our experience covers regulatory processes necessary to obtain various licenses and approvals for the development, generation, transmission, distribution and sale of electricity. We often appear before regulators, including on rate applications, licensing matters and facilities applications.
We work with our clients wherever their business takes them. Through our integrated team in Canada and New York, we have advised on transactions around the world.
Chambers Review
Torys offers substantive expertise across a range of transactional power matters, from generation to distribution. The infrastructure and energy team is also particularly strong in the power regulatory space, and is singled out for its renewables and nuclear expertise. It is best known for its work in Ontario, and has a growing profile in Alberta, as well as in cross-border mandates. The group's clients include major domestic and international players, including developers, generators, buyers, sellers, financiers, First Nations organisations and public authorities.
Work Highlights
- The team at Torys acted on behalf of Northleaf Capital Partners, in the latter's acquisition of Provident Energy Management Inc.
Strengths
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"Torys have a very strong knowledge of the energy industry and very strong lawyers with availability and agility to handle sophisticated matters."
"Torys have a very high-quality team with a great knowledge of the space."
"Torys have been a perfect partner: the team is fantastic and has deep bench strength."
"Torys is able to draw on its experience to identify analogous situations and apply them to unique situations to excellent effect. Their work content is always polished and well thought out."
"Torys provides thoughtful and detailed analysis of complex matters. They are very responsive and the quality of work is always high."
"Torys have a very strong knowledge of the energy industry and very strong lawyers with availability and agility to handle sophisticated matters."
"Torys have a very high-quality team with a great knowledge of the space."
"Torys have been a perfect partner: the team is fantastic and has deep bench strength."
"Torys is able to draw on its experience to identify analogous situations and apply them to unique situations to excellent effect. Their work content is always polished and well thought out."
"Torys provides thoughtful and detailed analysis of complex matters. They are very responsive and the quality of work is always high."
Notable Practitioners
Based in the firm's Toronto office, Charles Keizer maintains his reputation as a leading regulatory practitioner in the power space. He regularly represents generators, marketers and distributors before the Ontario Energy Board, with further recognition for his counsel on project development and financing matters.
"Charles has an unparalleled expertise in regulatory matters in Ontario. He is an excellent communicator who has a ton of credibility and provides thoughtful advice. We value his counsel."
"Charles is able to solve complex problems and communicate the solution simply. He can draw on a depth of experience to provide a perspective that takes into consideration business realities."
Toronto-based Krista Hill co-chairs the firm's infrastructure and energy group. She commands an impressive reputation in the space and is lauded for her representation of significant energy clients across a wide range of transactional mandates, including M&A and project development.
"Krista Hill is one of the best lawyers I have ever worked with."
"Krista is one of the most thoughtful individuals I have ever met. She considers matters with the utmost clarity and sophistication and her knowledge of the industry is unparalleled."
Managing partner of the firm's Calgary office Luigi Cusano represents an impressive range of power companies and utilities before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
Valerie Helbronner attracts plaudits for her skilled handling of energy project financing matters on behalf of power project developers, and she is further noted for her experience in relation to Aboriginal law and the renewables space.
"Valerie is just fantastic, able to lead and manage difficult and challenging situations. She is tactful and sensitive, keeping us on track."
Huw Evans frequently supports clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors with M&A transactions, joint ventures, project financings and wider commercial issues. He is particularly active in renewable power project and PPP asset matters.
"Huw Evans is a very experienced and aware lawyer with excellent attention to the client's needs."
"Huw is incredibly valuable, provides great client service, is thoughtful and knowledgeable."
Jonathan Myers frequently advises on the regulatory aspects of large transactions in the power space, including assisting with applications to the Ontario Energy Board.
"Jonathan is responsive, writes well and provides excellent support to our organisation."
"Jonathan gives very strong advice and always responds quickly. His advice considers a range of complex inputs and reflects a deep understanding of the industry and our organisation."
Tim Pavlov is a senior associate with a strong regulatory practice, in particular with regard to energy sector matters. He frequently provides clients with representation before the Ontario Energy Board on rate regulation and capital funding mandates.
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