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Energy: Power (Regulatory) | Global

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The Energy: Power (Regulatory) rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Canada.

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Band 1

  1. Charles Keizer
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    Charles Keizer
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Based in the firm's Toronto office, Charles Keizer maintains his reputation as a leading regulatory practitioner in the power space. He regularly represents generators, marketers and distributors before the Ontario Energy Board, with further recognition for his counsel on project development and financing matters.
  2. Glenn Zacher
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    Glenn Zacher
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    Glenn Zacher regularly acts as lead counsel in significant regulatory matters across the Canadian power space, including infrastructure approvals and rate regulatory proceedings. He is based in Toronto.

  3. Jeff Christian
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    Jeff Christian
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Jeff Christian is an esteemed litigator who practises out of the firm's Vancouver and Calgary offices. He routinely acts for utilities and service providers in the power sector, with extensive experience appearing before provincial and federal regulators, such as the Canada Energy Regulator.
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Ian Mondrow
    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Ian Mondrow is a stalwart of the Ontario energy regulation market, regularly appearing before provincial regulators on a wide range of matters. His practice encompasses advising electricity sector clients on regulatory and policy law.
  2. John Vellone
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    John Vellone
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked

    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.

  3. Jonathan Liteplo
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    Jonathan Liteplo
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 8 Years Ranked
    Calgary-based Jonathan Liteplo focuses his practice on utilities regulation, advising on such matters as facilities approvals and performance-based regulation in the power space. He frequently represents clients before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
  4. Luigi Cusano
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    Luigi Cusano
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Managing partner of the firm's Calgary office Luigi Cusano represents an impressive range of power companies and utilities before the Alberta Utilities Commission.
  5. Matthew Keen
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    Matthew Keen
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based Matthew Keen represents utilities companies before regulatory bodies across Alberta and BC, providing additional experience across energy, environmental and Aboriginal law.
  6. Richard King
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    Richard King
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
  7. Terri-Lee Oleniuk
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    Terri-Lee Oleniuk
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Terri-Lee Oleniuk is typically sought out for her regulatory expertise. Her environmental practice is complemented by her knowledge of energy regulation and Aboriginal law, particularly in relation to solar projects. She is based in Calgary.

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Band 3

  1. Brenden Hunter
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    Brenden Hunter
    Fasken
    Fasken | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Based in the firm's Calgary office, Brenden Hunter provides counsel on a wide range of regulatory issues, including rate design and project development applications. He often acts on behalf of Crown corporations and transmission companies.
  2. Clara Ferguson
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    Clara Ferguson
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    Vancouver-based Clara Ferguson's growing power practice sees her advising on regulatory compliance matters across BC and Alberta. She represents major utility clients in a wide array of proceedings, including facilities applications and market design.

  3. David Stevens
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    David Stevens
    Aird & Berlis LLP
    Aird & Berlis LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked

    David Stevens of Aird & Berlis handles a range of regulatory matters for his electric utility clients, offering particular expertise in the Ontario market.

  4. Matthew Ghikas
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    Matthew Ghikas
    Fasken
    Fasken | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Vancouver-based Matthew Ghikas is experienced across a broad array of regulatory mandates in the power sector, including project applications, ratemaking approaches and disputes.
  5. Patrick Duffy
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    Patrick Duffy
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Based in Toronto, Patrick Duffy advises on environmental assessments and contamination issues, alongside his broader focus on project development and energy regulatory matters. He has experience appearing before the Environmental Review Tribunal.

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    Paule Hamelin
    Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Paule Hamelin operates out of the firm's Montréal office skilfully handling regulatory matters for her power sector clients, including representation before the Québec Energy Board.
  7. Mark Rubenstein
    Shepherd Rubenstein Professional Corporation | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Alan Ross KC
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    Alan Ross KC
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Alan Ross KC is well regarded for his representation across provincial and federal regulatory mandates. He is particularly well versed in handling issues in the midstream sector and those pertaining to natural gas.

  2. Christopher Bystrom
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    Christopher Bystrom
    Fasken
    Fasken | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Christopher Bystrom offers robust litigation credentials to clients in the power sector, with notable experience in advising on regulatory matters for utilities companies.
  3. Deirdre Sheehan
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    Deirdre Sheehan
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
  4. Dennis Langen
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    Dennis Langen
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Highlighted for his background in engineering, Dennis Langen routinely appears before regulators on oil and gas proceedings at the provincial and federal levels.

  5. Ian Webb
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    Ian Webb
    Lawson Lundell LLP
    Lawson Lundell LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Ian Webb represents public utilities and alternative energy producers in a wide range of regulatory matters, including advising on requirements and compliance. He has further experience concerning rate regulation and is based in Vancouver.
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    Jonathan Myers
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Jonathan Myers frequently advises on the regulatory aspects of large transactions in the power space, including assisting with applications to the Ontario Energy Board.
  7. Kimberly Howard
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    Kimberly Howard
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Regulatory)
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Calgary-based Kimberly Howard regularly represents energy companies in both contentious and advisory cases, often in relation to contamination claims. Her practice also encompasses permitting and compliance matters.