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Energy Sector (International & Cross-Border) - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Torys is a distinguished Toronto law firm with a top-tier client base including major Canadian corporates, pension funds, asset managers and financial institutions. The bulk of its resources are located within its Toronto base, supplemented by a highly regarded Calgary team providing strong transactional capabilities, particularly in the energy sector. The firm has a well-established office in New York – offering US law capabilities – to facilitate US-Canada deals and keep in touch with US markets. The firm also capably partners with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions to provide a cross-border service.
The law firm is a major player in the energy industry, frequently advising with regard to foreign investment, including in relation to private equity investors entering the market. It is a trusted adviser on big-ticket M&A in the energy space, applying the high-quality expertise of its Toronto and Calgary offices. On the outbound side, its teams adeptly handle investments by major Canadian funds in power and infrastructure projects outside Canada. The firm is also regularly called upon to assist Canadian energy multinationals with global businesses on their acquisitions of additional assets, divestitures and operational activities across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
