Electricity/Power Generation

We have successfully completed several projects involving the structuring, development, finance and implementation of independent and co-generation power facilities. Our lawyers fully understand the nature and complexity of power generation projects and the legal challenges they involve. We draw upon the full business law and regulatory capabilities of the firm to handle the issues involved with:

Land assembly, planning and zoning
Financing, including public and private debt and equity placements, syndications, project finance, income trusts and limited partnerships
Environmental permitting and compliance
Structuring and corporate governance
Tax issues related to energy projects
NAFTA and international trade requirements
Electricity purchase agreements,
Regulatory and governmental approvals
Funding, construction, operating, management and service agreements
Trade marks for power companies
Equipment leasing and supply agreements
Insurance and bonding
Dispute resolution, arbitration, mediation and litigation
First Nations

The following power generation project is typical of how we combine multiple disciplines for innovative results. Our firm acted as legal counsel for a joint venture comprising companies operating seven pulp and paper mills on Vancouver Islandand the south coast of British Columbia, formed for the purpose of procuring and transporting natural gas through a new gas pipeline. The pipeline project involved federal, provincial and private financing. Key to the long-term viability of the pipeline was the gas transportation agreement between the pipeline company and joint venture, together with provincial government financial support to facilitate the installation of natural gas firing capabilities at the mills.

Energy