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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP 's full-service power practice deploys experts across the full scope of transactional, regulatory and contentious work. Among the names to note, Toronto-based commercial specialist and national group head Shane Freitag possesses an impressive record in advising major utilities in both Ontario and Alberta, with his broad skill set spanning both regulatory and transactional matters. Other key transactional contacts include Toronto’s Rob Blackstein, who recently acted for SNC-Lavalin on its agreement with Ontario Power Generation to develop the Darlington New Nuclear Project. The group also draws on the senior experience of Toronto-based Mark Rodger, who specializes in commercial, regulatory and government relations-related power issues; and Calgary’s Jonathan Liteplo, who is highly regarded for his focus on energy and utilities regulation.

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Key clients

  • AltaLink
  • Northland Power
  • Manitoba Hydro
  • EPCOR Utilities
  • BC Hydro
  • Northwest Territories Power Corporation
  • Atomic Energy of Canada Limited and Nuclear Laboratories
  • Government of Alberta
  • Oakville Enterprises
  • Capital Power
  • North Bay Hydro Distribution Limited and Espanola Regional Hydro Distribution Corporation
  • City of Kitchener
  • Waterloo North Hydro Inc. and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro
  • Fortescue Future Industries
  • Elexicon Energy
  • PUC

Lawyers

Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Shane Freitag

Other key lawyers

Mark Rodger, Jonathan Liteplo, Rob Blackstein, John Vellone, Alan Ross KC