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Vivek Bakshi

Vivek Bakshi

Canada 2026

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Provided by Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Canada

Practice Areas

Vivek specializes in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of natural resource projects and related financings and in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the oil, gas, water and power sectors.

He has considerable experience in regulated electricity markets and has acted for numerous clients in the development, operation and acquisition of independent power projects, including those involving renewable energy sources.

Vivek has also acted for sponsors, developers, offtakers and service providers in a range of natural resource projects. In the oil and gas sector, Vivek has led transactions involving onshore and offshore petroleum development and has extensive experience across the LNG value chain, having acted for developers of liquefaction facilities, LNG buyers and sellers, and in connection with regasification terminal capacity rights.

Vivek previously practised at a leading English law firm in its London and Tokyo offices and has considerable international experience in Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Far East.

Career

Admitted to the Ontario Bar – 2009

Admitted as a Solicitor in England and Wales – 2000

Chambers Review

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Chambers Canada Guide

Energy: Power (Transactional) - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Toronto-based Vivek Bakshi is highly regarded for his advise on project financing, M&A and joint ventures in the renewables and natural resources sectors. He is additionally sought out for his counsel on power purchase agreements.

Strengths

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  • Vivek is a fantastic adviser and negotiator. He's able to drive complex negotiations quickly and efficiently while maintaining good relationships.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Vivek lends confidence and assuredness to deals.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide
  • Vivek provides tremendous support in all commercial aspects and brings the support of the broader firm to support client's needs.

    Energy: Power (Transactional)Chambers Canada Guide

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Alberta

British Columbia

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