Particularly noted for its expertise in projects and commercial transactions, Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP’s power practice draws on transactional partners Keith Byblow (Calgary), Sébastien Vilder (Montreal), Scott Clarke (Calgary) and up-and-coming name, Ky Kvisle (Toronto). The transactional team is supported by a growing regulatory offering led by Calgary-based energy regulation head Terri-Lee Oleniuk and also including Toronto-based counsel Reena Goyal, who recently joined from McCarthy Tétrault — Goyal contributes significant in-house experience gained during an eight-year stint at the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO). Since publication, former team head Vivian Kung departed the firm.
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Key clients
- Desjardins Marché des capitaux
- Capstone Power Corporation (Wild Rose 2 LP)
- Boralex
- KFW Ipex-Bank
- Green Impact Partners
- Atura Power
- Renewable Generators Alliance
Work highlights
- Advised Green Impact Partners on commercial and regulatory matters in connection with the development of the $1.2bn Future Energy Park biofuel production facility, which will include a co-generation power generation facility with two gas turbines.
- Advised a syndicate of lenders on a C$608m financing for the Apuiat wind farm in Quebec.
- Advised Boralex on the development, construction and financing of two storage projects in Ontario.
Lawyers
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Other key lawyers
Keith Byblow; Sébastien Vilder; Scott Clarke; Mark Johnson; Ky Kvisle; Terri-Lee Oleniuk; Reena Goyal