Expertise
Energy
Our Energy Law Team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of lawyers whose practices encompass all areas of the law that relate to energy matters, including corporate, commercial, finance, regulatory, environmental, tax, construction and dispute resolution. Members of Ogilvy Renault's Energy Team have a keen understanding of the economic, political and legal issues existing in today's complex and dynamic energy markets. Members of Ogilvy Renault's Energy Law Team have actively participated in the evolution of electricity and natural gas markets by advising clients on market rule interpretation and development, rate setting, licensing, compliance and approval matters. Members of our Energy Law Team have appeared before federal and provincial regulatory tribunals and attended court on matters relating to both natural gas and electricity.
The services provided by members of our Energy Law Team include:
- Structuring transactions including tax aspects, preparing calls for tenders and bids and negotiating and drafting of commercial contracts for the construction and operation of energy projects;
- Negotiating and structuring acquisitions, sales and financings in connection with public and private energy production, transmission and distribution projects;
- Acting on behalf of promoters, financial institutions, builders, suppliers, professionals and governments or public agencies in connection with the financing, construction and operation of energy projects;
- Advising on laws, regulations and rules governing the energy sector and energy markets;
- Representing industry players before regulatory agencies and commissions in matters including the setting of rates, licensing, permitting and approvals, market surveillance and complaints;
- Representing industry players in connection with litigation and dispute resolution, mediation and arbitration of disputes;
Members of our team are recognized as Canada's leading lawyers in the fields of energy (electricity), construction, and environmental law by LEXPERT/American Lawyer's ranking of the top 500 lawyers in Canada.
Services
- Acquisitions, sales and financings
- Construction, permitting and commercial operation of energy projects
- Environment issues
- Litigation and alternative dispute resolution
- Privatization
- Regulatory matters
Client Work
Polaris Geothermal Closes $27M Debenture Private Placement
Counsel to Jacob & Company Securities Inc. in its role as agent, on the offering of 27,000 units of Polaris Geothermal Inc. 
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AIM SOP Phase I LP Completes $75M Financing of Four Wind Farm Projects
Counsel to AIM SOP Phase I LP and AIM on all stages of the development and financing of the Projects. More
Babcock & Wilcox Acquires Intech and Ivey-Cooper Services
Acted as counsel to Babcock & Wilcox in its acquisition of Intech and Ivey-Copper Services. More
Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited Acquires Brooklyn Power Corporation and South Shore Power Services Incorporated
Counsel to Bowater Mersey Paper Company Limited. The acquisition ensures the environmentally beneficial supply of steam for the paper mill, as well as the supply of new renewable electrical power into the Nova Scotia power system. More
Hydro-Québec's Request for Proposals and Award of Wind Farm Contracts with a Potential Investment Value of $5.5 Billion
Represented Hydro-Québec during the process that led to it being awarded 15 contracts to develop wind farms. More
Events
First Nations and Energy Project Development in Ontario Seminar
An in-depth look at the legal context for the duty to consult case law, including practical guidance on dealing with First Nation issues in the context of project development. More
Publications
Canada's Offset System, A Creative Response to the Kyoto Protocol
The Government of Canada is in the process of developing a Canadian offset system for greenhouse gases (GHGs), as envisioned in its 2005 Climate Change Plan. More
The Electricity Restructuring Act: Ontario's Potential Electricity Market
On June 15, 2004, Ontario Energy Minister Dwight Duncan introduced for first reading Bill 100, the "Electricity Restructuring Act" which amends both the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998 and the Electricity Act, 1998. More
A New Vision for Ontario's Electricity Sector
On April 15, 2004, Energy Minister Dwight Duncan announced significant changes to Ontario's electricity sector. In legislation to be introduced this June, the government will propose a "hybrid" model for the electricity sector - part regulated pricing... More
Ontario's Electricity Conservation and Supply Task Force Releases Final Report
Ontario's Electricity Conservation and Supply Task Force Releases Final Report More
The Supreme Court Rules on the Barrie Public Utilities Case
The Supreme Court of Canada has released its long-awaited decision in Barrie Public Utilities v. Canadian Cable Television Association . More
Contacts
Éric Dunberry
514.847.4492
edunberry@ogilvyrenault.com
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Charles Keizer
416.216.2342
ckeizer@ogilvyrenault.com
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