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Ron loves the challenge of operating a practice at the intersection of corporate/commercial, energy and municipal law. Having advised numerous clients through the historical and institutional development of the energy market in Ontario, Ron brings extensive experience and perspective to guiding his energy clients through both the immediate and anticipated steps of a transaction. In addition, with a deep interest in the intersection of law and public policy, Ron enjoys meeting the unique challenges of his clients with respect to the constant evolution of the energy market.
Ron's corporate/commercial practice includes advising corporations, financial institutions, municipalities and individuals on commercial agreements, asset and share purchase transactions, mergers and acquisitions, private placements and secured lending transactions. The energy side of his practice involves counselling stakeholder groups, retailers, distributors and generators on legislative and policy matters relating to electricity markets.
Ron has been retained in connection with power procurement arrangements, development of generation and cogeneration facilities and the Ontario government's clean energy supply and renewable energy supply RFPs and contracts. He has also been involved in electricity restructuring in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Ghana, Albania, Macedonia and the Regional Southeast European market. Additionally, Ron chaired the Ontario Energy Association's Task Force on Ontario's proposed electricity legislation.
Ron has a background in public international law and previously served as a diplomat with the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, with postings in Ottawa and Brussels.
Learn more about Ron's practice here: https://www.airdberlis.com/people/bio/ron-w-clark
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All my dealings with Ron Clark are top-notch. He has a depth of experience in my sector and has a deep understanding of the unique issues impacting the company.
I really enjoy working with Ron. He provides helpful and insightful advice, we value his expertise.
All my dealings with Ron Clark are top-notch. He has a depth of experience in my sector and has a deep understanding of the unique issues impacting the company.
I really enjoy working with Ron. He provides helpful and insightful advice, we value his expertise.
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The Collingwood Judicial Inquiry: Lessons for Ontario’s Electric Utilities
The Collingwood judicial inquiry published its report, entitled “Transparency and the Public Trust: Report of the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry,” on November 2, 2020. It contains 306 recommendations relating to best practices in corporate governance and municipal governance.
Ron Clark Comments on the Ontario Generation Contract Review Report
The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines issued a directive to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in November 2019 to review existing generation contracts and identify changes that might result in cost savings.
Ron Clark Appointed to the Board of Directors of QUEST
Ron Clark, partner at Aird & Berlis and a member of the firm’s Energy Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of QUEST, a national non-government organization that works to accelerate the adoption of efficient and integrated community-scale energy systems in Canada.
The Collingwood Judicial Inquiry: Lessons for Ontario’s Electric Utilities
The Collingwood judicial inquiry published its report, entitled “Transparency and the Public Trust: Report of the Collingwood Judicial Inquiry,” on November 2, 2020. It contains 306 recommendations relating to best practices in corporate governance and municipal governance.
Ron Clark Comments on the Ontario Generation Contract Review Report
The Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines issued a directive to the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) in November 2019 to review existing generation contracts and identify changes that might result in cost savings.
Ron Clark Appointed to the Board of Directors of QUEST
Ron Clark, partner at Aird & Berlis and a member of the firm’s Energy Group, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of QUEST, a national non-government organization that works to accelerate the adoption of efficient and integrated community-scale energy systems in Canada.