Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is pleased to announce that Vivek Bakshi and Jamie Thomas have joined our market-leading Power group in Toronto.
Vivek specializes in structuring and financing major power and natural resource projects, and in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions in the oil, gas, water and power sectors. He has considerable experience in regulated electricity markets, including in the development, operation and acquisition of both projects and portfolio companies. He began his Canadian legal career at Blakes and has practised at other leading law firms in Canada and abroad.
“The Firm’s market-leading energy and power practices, combined with its culture of collaboration, make Blakes an exceptional platform to serve clients navigating the power sector in Canada,” said Vivek.
Jamie advises sponsors, developers and investors on complex M&A and financing transactions, with a focus on energy transition and infrastructure. He has led major renewable, storage and natural gas deals across Canada.
“Blakes is uniquely positioned at the intersection of infrastructure, energy and finance, and I’m looking forward to helping clients execute their most important projects and investments,” said Jamie.
Their addition brings significant transactional and regulatory experience in the Canadian and international energy markets, further strengthening our national Power group.
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Thanks to our clients, Blakes continues to earn top rankings and accolades. The Firm consistently stands out as a market leader in the Chambers Canada Legal Guide, which named us Corporate Law Firm of the Year based on our performance in the 2025 edition. We regularly earn top recognition across multiple litigation and dispute resolution categories, including nine consecutive years as Arbitration Firm of the Year at the Benchmark Canada Awards. In addition, our lawyers continue to be recognized as leaders in their fields in The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Canada’s leading guide to lawyers.
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