LAWYER PROFILE

John Vellone

Global 2026

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Energy: Power (Regulatory)

Canada

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Corporate Commercial

Energy – Power

Energy – Power Regulatory

Public Infrastructure

Team North®

Gas Contracting

Renewable Energy

Energy - Oil & Gas

Nuclear Energy

Career

John has a comprehensive energy law practice covering a breadth of corporate, commercial and regulatory issues with a particular focus on Canadian electricity markets and infrastructure revitalization.

He is a Partner and National Leader of Energy, Resources and Renewables Sector, encompassing the Power, Oil & Gas, Mining and Forestry sectors. His clients include Provincial and Territorial governments, system operators, regulated utilities, developers, investors, and lenders. He provides counsel concerning corporate, commercial and regulatory aspects of the electricity and natural gas industries and power project development for a variety of technologies, including:

battery storage

wind

solar

hydro-electric

nuclear

biomass/biogas

tidal

natural gas

cogeneration (combined heat and power)

district energy

John represents clients in proceedings before provincial regulatory agencies, primarily the Ontario Energy Board.

John also advises management and boards on ESG matters including corporate governance best practices, sustainability mandates and net-zero initiatives.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Power (Regulatory) - Canada

Band 2

Individual Editorial

John Vellone is held in high regard for his electricity and infrastructure practice, providing counsel on project financing and procurement. He also provides regulatory advice to both public and private clients in the power sector. He is national leader of Borden Ladner Gervais' energy, resources and renewable sector and is based in Toronto.

View ranking table

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

John has a great deal of regulatory expertise and combines it with a great understanding of the business we are in. He's been a great resource for us.
Energy: Power (Regulatory)Chambers Global Guide
He has knowledge of our business which is helpful, and he is very good on responsiveness and client service.
Energy: Power (Regulatory)Chambers Global Guide
John has a deep understanding of our industry and is willing to come up with creative approaches to meet our needs.
Energy: Power (Regulatory)Chambers Global Guide