Dentons Canada LLP

Energy

Volatile oil prices and the depletion of traditional hydrocarbon energy sources have made an already competitive industry even more complex. At the same time energy suppliers provide essential public services, and political pressures add another layer of complexity, as governments and regulators seek energy security and demand both price stability and cleaner energy supplies.

In a market that is fast-changing, under pressure from a variety of different directions, you need a firm that is immersed in energy markets and is innovative and agile in driving and achieving your business goals. Dentons gives you that support, with enormous experience across the energy sector and around the world. This includes providing strategic assistance to clients encompassing the entire energy value chain from oil majors, independents, transportation companies, power generators and utilities, financial institutions and large customers. Dentons lawyers work for more than 40 governments on energy-market reform and major project procurement, which adds a depth of perspective rare amongst law firms.

Use Dentons and work with lawyers who understand the energy industry—who see the opportunities within traditional sectors and within new technologies—and who can help shape the business you want. Upstream or downstream, from exploration to marketing, and from generation to retail, Dentons can give you the innovative advice and insight you need globally.

Look to our lawyers for effective solutions across the energy sector including transactions, political services and dispute resolution in:

• Upstream and Downstream Oil and Gas
• Nuclear
• Renewables and Unconventional Energy
• Conventional generation
• Transmission and distribution
• Retail electricity and natural gas supply
• Pipeline and Maritime Transportation
• LNG, Oil and Gas Trading
• Energy market reform
• Privatization of Energy Enterprises

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