The energy sector is a critical part of the province’s economy, one that has been subject to rapid change. The electricity market continues to evolve and there is an evolution from vertically-integrated electric utilities to an unbundled model for distribution and generation. In this dynamic environment, energy companies rely on expert legal counsel to remain abreast of evolving regulatory requirements and business structures.
WeirFoulds has extensive experience acting for energy developers, utilities, and their owners. We advise clients in the public and private sectors on all aspects of their operations, including distribution and transmission, permitting, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, regulatory compliance and Aboriginal engagement. We also advise utilities and their owners on matters of corporate governance.
We take a multi-disciplinary approach to our energy files, engaging our corporate, commercial, aboriginal, environmental, real estate and litigation experts as necessary to ensure our clients receive the advice they require in a rapidly changing business and regulatory environment.
Renewable Energy
Our team provides a full range of legal services to many of Canada’ s renewable energy companies. Our Renewable Energy team represents developers, purchasers, contractors, financing entities, power producers, technology and service companies and power transmission and independent power companies in all aspects of the renewable energy industry including power, solar, nuclear, wind, regulatory, biomass, environmental and infrastructure.
WeirFoulds has engaged in all aspect of renewable energy projects, including the development, construction and financing of renewable projects and the negotiation of power purchase, equipment supply, engineering, procurement and construction and operation and maintenance agreements. Our lawyers also have extensive experience and expertise at navigating the regulations and requirements of Ontario’s Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) Program and can provide strategic advice while minimizing risks.
