WHAT WE DO

The electricity sector is undergoing unprecedented change. As the smart grid is developed and 20^th century technology is replaced with that of the 21^st, new challenges evolve in the advancement of metering technology, data management and home area networks. In light of ongoing concerns regarding optimum supply mix, distributed and renewable generation, transmission congestion and the replacement of aging infrastructure, it is clear that the complexities of the electricity sector have never been more intricate.

Responding to changing technologies, political, social and environmental issues and the ever-increasing demand for green energy solutions, demands a law firm with significant experience in all facets of the electricity sector. The Gowlings Energy Group has extensive experience advising and acting for private and public sector clients representing a diverse range of electricity-related operations and activities on the global stage. Members of Gowlings’ Energy Group are trusted advisers to:

• Generators
  • Nuclear
  • Renewables (wind, solar, hydro-electric, bio-mass and geo-thermal)
  • Co-generation
• Transmission companies
• System operators
• Distribution companies including district energy plants
• Retailers
• Equipment and service suppliers
• Investment funds and financial institutions
• Government (municipal, provincial and federal)
• Industry associations

In partnering with clients, Gowlings’ Energy Group consistently delivers innovative and effective solutions to meet and exceed their needs. Members of the Group have played leading roles in some of the most significant electricity industry transactions. Services to the electricity sector include: market development and policy, environmental assessments, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, financing, project development, permits and licences, construction, regulatory, venture capital, power purchase agreements and tax strategies.