Dentons
Client SatisfactionAmong Dentons’ key strengths, the power team is noted for its ability to combine its oil and gas and renewable energy offerings to advise on energy transition-related matters. It also stands out for its ability to lean on its international network for support on cross-border mandates. The department is co-led by Vivek Bakshi (Toronto/Calgary) and Bernard Roth (Calgary), who specialize in transactional and regulatory work respectively. Hazel Saffery (Calgary) is also noted for her record in power transactions.
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Key clients
- Capital Power Corporation
- Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada
- Ontario Power Generation
- Syncrude Canada
- Canadian Solar
- Enbridge
- Atura Power
Work highlights
- Advised a wholly owned subsidiary of Enbridge on its acquisition of a 24.4% interest in the German offshore wind farms Hohe See and Albatros from CPP Investment Board Europe.
- Advised Atura Power, a subsidiary of Ontario Power Generation, on its successful joint venture bid in the IESO’s expedited long-term RFP process for a battery energy storage system.
- Advised Westcoast on the Aspen Point Program, a proposed expansion of its BC pipeline system, which includes the installation of electric motor-driven compressors, electrical substations and new overhead powerlines.
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Vivek Bakshi, Bernard Roth