Ranking tables
Energy: Power (Transactional) | Global
Canada
Eminent Practitioners
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Eminent Practitioners
E David Lever
McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Eminent Practitioners |David Lever enjoys a distinguished reputation for his skilled work on M&A and project development in the power space. Head of the firm's infrastructure group out of Toronto, he also represents major clients in the market in project financing and construction mandates.
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1 Rocco Sebastiano
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 1 |
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2 Jacob SadikmanOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 |Toronto-based Jacob Sadikman's practice includes financing and project development in the electricity industry, with further recognition for his work on renewable energy. He acts on behalf of clients including investors and utilities companies.
2 Nicholas C Williams
Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 |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.
2 Valerie Helbronner
Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 2 |Valerie Helbronner attracts plaudits for her skilled handling of energy project financing matters on behalf of power project developers, and she is further noted for her experience in relation to Aboriginal law and the renewables space.
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3 David Macaulay
Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 |David Macaulay provides significant expertise in power project development and M&A, with notable activity over a range of renewable energy projects in Calgary and across the country. He heads the firm's power and renewable energy group.
3 Ron ClarkAird & Berlis LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 |Ron Clark of Aird & Berlis LLP utilises his experience in corporate and commercial law to advise energy distributors and generators on regulatory and transactional mandates. Based out of Toronto, he provides counsel on contracts, applications and procurement issues.
3 Seán C O'NeillMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 |Seán O'Neill is noted for his diligent handling of transactional and project financing mandates within the power space, with experience acting for renewables, nuclear and gas clients. He chairs the firm's power group from the Toronto office.
3 Suzanne MurphyMcCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 |Operating out of Toronto, Suzanne Murphy acts on the instruction of a variety of power companies including those operating in power storage and district energy. She frequently assists with transactional and commercial mandates such as energy service agreements and asset acquisitions.3 Vivek BakshiDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 3 |Toronto-based Vivek Bakshi advises 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.
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4 Elliot SmithOsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |Toronto-based partner Elliot Smith leverages his background as a professional engineer in his legal practice, advising clients including power producers and project developers engaged in the development, financing and construction of projects. He is particularly active in the renewable energy space.4 Hazel SafferyDentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |Hazel Saffery has a wide-ranging transactional practice which sees her advising clients on a broad spectrum of A&D work, commercial matters and project development issues.4 Huw EvansTorys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |Huw Evans frequently supports clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors with M&A transactions, joint ventures, project financings and wider commercial issues. He is particularly active in renewable power project and PPP asset matters.
4 Keith Byblow
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |Calgary-based Keith Byblow works with prominent sector participants to facilitate project development in a variety of power-related matters. His practice has particular expertise in the renewable and emerging energy and resource sectors.
4 Mark JohnsonBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |Toronto-based Mark Johnson is sought out for his handling of major developments in social and commercial infrastructure as well as energy sector projects, where he represents the interests of proponent consortiums, investors and Crown corporations.
4 Shane Freitag
Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |National leader of the firm's energy group, Shane Freitag is noted for his adept handling of project development across the energy space. Based in Toronto, he offers additional experience representing clients in regulatory and transactional matters.
4 Vivian KungBlake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)2025 | Band 4 |Vivian Kung has particular experience in handling acquisitions for clients active in the renewable energy space.