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Co-head of Torys' Infrastructure and Energy practices. Advises various energy-sector
participants, with a focus on administrative and corporate/commercial law. Also advises
on fi nancing, project development, regulatory and contractual matters. Provided strate-
gic advice on federal/provincial regulatory regimes, and has a strong understanding of
project development. Advised wholesale power sellers on inter-jurisdictional trading
and market rules, and proponents of international power lines on approvals. Regularly
appears before the Ontario Energy Board on rates, licencing and leave-to-construct
matters. Recognized by various publications as a leading lawyer in energy regulatory
law, including ! e Best Lawyers in Canada, ! e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and
Chambers & Partners. Director, Burlington Hydro Inc. and Ontario Energy Associa-
tion. Member, LSUC, Law Society of Prince Edward Island, OEA and ABA. Ontario
Bar, 1993. Prince Edward Island Bar, 1995. LLB, 1991, Osgoode Hall, York University.
MA, (Economics), 1985, University of Toronto.
Charles
Keizer
Torys LLP
Tel: (416) 865-7512
Fax: (416) 865-7380
Toronto
ckeizer@torys.com
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Co-head of Torys' Infrastructure and Energy practice. Signifi cant expertise and widely
recognized as a leading lawyer in infrastructure and energy M&A and project develop-
ment in Canada and internationally. Regularly acts for energy companies, and pension
and infrastructure funds, including Ontario Power Generation, Borealis Infrastructure,
Alinda Infrastructure, Morgan Stanley Infrastructure, China Longyuan, EnergySolu-
tions, Mitsui and Goldman Sachs Infrastructure. Signifi cant expertise representing
purchasers, sellers, and developers in all types of power projects, including extensive
nuclear, gas, hydro, solar and wind energy expertise. Recently represented Morgan Stanley
Infrastructure in the sale of Montreal Gateway Terminals, the largest container termi-
nal operator at the Port of Montreal; OPG in its Darlington new nuclear project; and
China Longyuan in the acquisition, development and construction of its Duff erin Wind
Project. LLB, 1994, University of Toronto. Ontario Bar, 1996.
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Partner in Torys' Energy Practice. Signifi cant experience with the development, fi nanc-
ing and operation of energy projects in and outside Ontario, with a particular focus on
renewable energy, including wind, run-of-river hydro, solar and biomass projects. Has
represented various stakeholders, including First Nations, Aboriginal-owned entities and
private-sector developers negotiating with projects involving First Nations and advising
on the duty to consult and accommodate. Has advised on numerous projects internation-
ally, including in Russia, Hungary, South Africa and the Balkans. Has also advised on
project fi nancings in various industries, including electrical, healthcare, rail transporta-
tion and mining, in several Canadian provinces and territories. Recognized as a leading
lawyer in energy/corporate law by Chambers Global: ! e World's Leading Lawyers for
Business, ! e Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory and ! e Best Lawyers in Canada, among
others. Director, Chair, OWA. Director, CanWEA. Ontario Bar, 1996. LLB, 1994,
University of British Columbia. BA (Honors), 1990, Queen's University.
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Senior partner and Toronto regional leader of BLG's Energy Markets Group. Special-
izes in the commercial, regulatory and government relations components of electricity
and natural gas markets and infrastructure revitalization. Experienced in all aspects of
electricity sector restructuring. For over 20 years, has served as counsel to a broad range
of stakeholders, including municipal, provincial and national governments, large indus-
trial, institutional and commercial energy consumers, local distribution and transmission
companies, generators, energy retailers, out-of-province electricity importers and energy
regulators. Corporate governance, business planning and utility M&A experience
includes the fi rst-ever long-term lease involving an Ontario distribution utility. Counsel
to municipalities and private-sector clients regarding natural gas distribution "greenfi eld"
expansion, and water infrastructure renewal. Experience in renewable generation and
electricity conservation and demand management, including program development and
smart meter implementation initiatives.
Krista F. Hill
Torys LLP
Tel: (416) 865-7953
Fax: (416) 865-7380
Toronto
Valerie
Helbronner
Torys LLP
Tel: (416) 865-7516
Fax: (416) 865-7380
Toronto
J. Mark
Rodger
Borden Ladner
Gervais LLP
Tel: (416) 367-6190
Fax: (416) 361-7088
Toronto
khill@torys.com
vhelbronner@torys.com
mrodger@blg.com
