Torys LLP | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
A lawyer since 2004
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Jonathan excels in providing strategic legal guidance to a broad array of participants within the energy sector, including entities involved in renewable, conventional, nuclear, and alternative fuel electricity generation, as well as those in electricity and gas transmission and distribution.
He frequently navigates regulatory proceedings before the Ontario Energy Board, addressing rate adjustments, licensing, construction permissions, and expropriation matters. Jonathan's counsel extends to project development in energy, regulatory compliance, contractual issues, and considerations pivotal to energy mergers, acquisitions, and financing.
His expertise is recognized across the energy regulatory landscape, enabling him to deliver prompt, precise advice on a wide range of issues. Clients appreciate his responsive, thorough, and effective consultation style, making him a sought-after partner in the energy field.
Jonathan's notable work includes advising Hydro One on a significant rate application and providing ongoing regulatory counsel to the Wataynikaneyap Power partnership in developing a major transmission project. His involvement in designating Ontario Power Generation under the Ontario Fair Hydro Plan Act and supporting various utilities in rate and funding applications underscores his impactful contributions to the sector.
Acknowledged by Chambers Canada and Best Lawyers in Canada for his expertise in energy law, Jonathan's insights into sustainable finance and regulatory updates reflect his commitment to advancing industry knowledge.
Before his current role, Jonathan honed his skills at Ontario Power Generation, offering him a unique perspective on the energy industry's regulatory challenges. His contributions to environmental and energy law literature, coupled with his involvement in the Ontario Bar Association, highlight his dedication to the legal profession.
Jonathan's comprehensive educational background, including an LLB from Osgoode Hall Law School and a Graduate Diploma from the Schulich School of Business, underpins his regulatory expertise. Admitted to the Ontario bar in 2004, Jonathan's career is marked by a deep commitment to the energy sector's evolving legal and regulatory landscape.