Ron Ezekiel

In the sphere of Canadian energy and natural resources law, Ron Ezekiel emerges as a pivotal figure, co-steering Fasken's Global Energy and Climate Group with distinction. His expertise magnetizes a diverse clientele, ranging from renewable energy ventures and utility providers to the oil & gas sector and other resource-oriented enterprises. Ezekiel stands out for his inventive approach to problem-solving and his profound understanding of the industry. His skill in steering complex negotiations and his extensive experience in business transactions render him a prime candidate for advising on energy and natural resources projects and mergers and acquisitions. His exceptional contributions have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his accolades as Vancouver Energy Law "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in Canada in both 2023 and 2018.

Ezekiel's counsel is crucial for clients aiming to finalize intricate commercial deals, overcome regulatory hurdles, and tackle the challenges inherent in developing infrastructure and resource initiatives. His in-depth knowledge of carbon markets and environmental commodities further enhances his capability to guide clients towards successful project and transaction completions.

He offers invaluable insights into the electrical industry, advising on a gamut of topics from power project development (covering hydroelectric, microhydro, and wind power) to the intricacies of power purchase agreements and energy markets. His expertise extends to addressing transmission and interconnection tariffs, as well as navigating the complexities surrounding transmission infrastructure development, including network upgrades and cost contribution agreements.

On the mergers and acquisitions front, Ezekiel is actively involved in both the acquisition and divestiture of energy and resource assets. This includes projects at various stages, from inception to operational renewables projects, mining initiatives, pipelines, and gas processing and storage facilities. He is adept at handling a myriad of project development challenges such as environmental assessments, permitting, impact benefit agreements with First Nations, community benefit agreements, complex joint ventures, co-ownership arrangements, regulatory compliance, and structuring project finance considerations.

In the realm of carbon markets and emissions trading, Ezekiel's two decades of experience come to the fore. He adeptly navigates clients through the complexities of transactions in this space, including the structuring of RECs, emissions trading contracts, buffer pools, land use covenants, and addressing issues related to permanence and carbon sequestration projects. His work also encompasses environmental certifications for facilities and products, along with public policy analysis.

Ezekiel's expertise spans several industries, including automotive, energy and climate, climate change and carbon markets, hydrogen, oil and gas, power, renewable energy, mining, and technology, media, and telecommunications, with a special focus on climate tech. His practice areas include corporate/commercial, environmental, and mergers & acquisitions.

Educationally, Ezekiel is an alumnus of Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, where he earned his LLB in 1994. He is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, participating in both the National Environmental, Energy and Resources Section and the Business and Environment subsections.

His achievements have consistently been recognized by THE BEST LAWYERS IN CANADA, marking him as a leading lawyer in Oil and Gas Law, Environmental Law, and Energy Law in Vancouver across various years. This acknowledgment by Best Lawyers, a prestigious attorney ranking service with over 30 years of history, underscores Ezekiel's standing as a highly qualified legal expert committed to representing clients across different jurisdictions and specialties.