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Energy: Power (Transactional) | Canada

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Electricity/Power covers advice on the development, financing and permitting of energy projects (such as electric, coal, oil & gas fired plants, nuclear and hydro- electric plants), facilities management, co-generation and restructuring/deregulation arising out of the wholesale and retail markets. In Chambers Canada this section also covers renewable and nuclear energy.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. David Lever
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    David Lever
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 11 Years Ranked

    David Lever enjoys a distinguished reputation for his skilled work on M&A and project development in the power space. Based in Toronto, he represents major clients in the market in project financing and construction mandates.

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Band 1

  1. Krista F Hill
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    Krista F Hill
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Toronto-based Krista Hill co-chairs the firm's infrastructure and energy group. She commands an impressive reputation in the space and is lauded for her representation of significant energy clients across a wide range of transactional mandates, including M&A and project development.
  2. Rocco Sebastiano
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    Rocco Sebastiano
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 1 | 11 Years Ranked
    Based in Toronto, Rocco Sebastiano is an expert in transactional matters across the power sector, with particular strength in nuclear energy projects. He has broad and deep experience across project financing and development matters.
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Band 2

  1. David Macaulay
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    David Macaulay
    Bennett Jones LLP
    Bennett Jones LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Jacob Sadikman
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    Jacob Sadikman
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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 in connection with carbon storage, nuclear and renewable development, and financing advice.

  3. Nicholas C Williams
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    Nicholas C Williams
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
    Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  4. Valerie Helbronner
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    Valerie Helbronner
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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. Valerie is based in Toronto.

  5. Vivek Bakshi
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    Vivek Bakshi
    Dentons Canada LLP
    Dentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    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.

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Band 3

  1. Ron Clark
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    Ron Clark
    Aird & Berlis LLP
    Aird & Berlis LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    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.
  2. Seán C O'Neill
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    Seán C O'Neill
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    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 Murphy
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    Suzanne Murphy
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP
    McCarthy Tétrault LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    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.
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Band 4

  1. Elliot Smith
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    Elliot Smith
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Hazel Saffery
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    Hazel Saffery
    Dentons Canada LLP
    Dentons Canada LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    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.
  3. Huw Evans
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    Huw Evans
    Torys LLP
    Torys LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    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
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    Keith Byblow
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked
    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.
  5. Ky Kvisle
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    Ky Kvisle
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Ky Kvisle has a focus on commercial transactions and project development relating primarily to natural resources and industrial infrastructure. He has experience working on international and domestic matters in the energy, electricity and renewables sectors.

  6. Mark Johnson
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    Mark Johnson
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 7 Years Ranked

    Toronto-based Mark Johnson has built an impressive reputation in the energy space, with considerable expertise in advising clients on renewable energy development projects.

  7. Robert Blackstein
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    Robert Blackstein
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 1 Years Ranked

    Robert Blackstein focuses on project development, financing and operations. He is involved in various aspects of the energy industry, including electricity transmission, carbon capture, and indigenous investment into energy projects. Robert is the co-chair of Borden Ladner Gervais' Electricity Markets Group in Toronto.

  8. Scott Clarke
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    Scott Clarke
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
    Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked

    Scott Clarke of Blake, Cassels & Graydon advises on mergers and acquisitions, renewable power projects and corporate finance. He is based in Calgary.

  9. Vivian Kung
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    Vivian Kung
    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Norton Rose Fulbright | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Vivian Kung has notable experience in handling acquisitions and providing advise on project development for clients active in the renewable energy space. In particular, she represents energy companies in the development, construction and financing of battery production and storage, as well as represents them in their acquisition of energy projects. She is based in Toronto.

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Up and Coming

  1. Dominique Rolland
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    Dominique Rolland
    Stikeman Elliott LLP
    Stikeman Elliott LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Dominique Rolland's practice sees him supporting clients on major finance, transactional, and project development mandates in the energy sector. In particular, Dominque has considerable experience in advising the development of wind farm projects. He is based in Montréal.

  2. Marissa Kirsh
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    Marissa Kirsh
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP
    Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP | Energy: Power (Transactional)
    2026 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Toronto-based Marissa Kirsh is noted for her strong experience in the project financing of various renewable energy related projects.