LAWYER PROFILE
Nicholas C Williams

Nicholas C Williams

Canada 2026

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About

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Canada

Practice Areas

Nick’s practice focuses on finance, private M&A and energy, with a particular emphasis on project finance, infrastructure and energy development/acquisitions, secured lending and public-private partnerships. He has participated in numerous project finance, public-private partnership, infrastructure, private M&A and private equity transactions across multiple sectors, including energy (hydro, wind, solar and nuclear), infrastructure and mining. He also has significant expertise in syndicated lending, having acted for lenders and borrowers on syndicated domestic and multijurisdictional financing transactions. Clients of various types—including banks, life insurance companies, infrastructure funds, investors, developers and government agencies—rely on Nick for his insightful advice and practical approach to resolving commercial and legal issues. Select Recognition: IFLR1000; The Legal 500 Canada; The Lexpert/American Lawyer Guide to the 500 Leading Lawyers in Canada; Best Lawyers in Canada’s Toronto Public Finance Law Lawyer of the Year 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025, and Toronto Project Finance Law Lawyer of the Year 2018; Lexpert Special Editions: Energy, Finance, M&A, Infrastructure; Lexology Index; Expert Guides—Project Finance.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Project Finance - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Based in Toronto, Nicholas Williams is respected for his experienced counsel on project financing mandates. He is noted for representing institutional investors, insurance companies and developers in both Canadian and US projects, particularly in the energy sector.

Energy: Power (Transactional) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Nicholas Williams is highly regarded for his expertise in project financing and infrastructure development, regularly handling transactional matters arising from the power sector.

Strengths

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  • Nicholas is very knowledgeable and good in complicated situations. He is a very strong behind-the-scenes coach for more junior lawyers.

    Project FinanceChambers Canada Guide
  • Nicholas is highly experienced and client-focused.

    Project FinanceChambers Canada Guide
  • He’s solution-oriented and pragmatic, always keeping the bigger picture and strategic objectives in mind.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Nicholas is very experienced and skilled on project finance transactions.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Nicholas is very good in complicated situations.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Nicholas has strong industry and sector-specific knowledge, being highly experienced in contractual negotiations with counterparties.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide

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