C L I M AT E C H A N G E A N D E M I S S I O N S T R A D I N G
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Catch The Wind Ltd., a U.S. developer and manufacturer of laser wind-sensing technology used in wind turbine electricity generation, on its listing on the TSX Venture exchange and its subsequent equity financings;
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A large United States-based clean technology fund on various Canadian investments, including in a carbon software solutions developer;
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A large European clean technology fund on various Canadian investments, including in a large diameter water and wastewater pipeline condition assessment technology company;
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A United States-based solar company in connection with a pre-initial public offering financing;
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Regen Energy Inc., a manufacturer of intelligent control equipment to manage HVAC usage, on corporate finance and shareholder and employment arrangements;
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EA Riley & Associates, a distributor of a product line of control systems that significantly reduces the power consumption of fluorescent lights, on corporate organization and negotiation of distribution rights agreements; and
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Hydrogenics Corporation, a company that produces hydrogen systems for fuel cells, on corporate matters, corporate finance, sale of a business line and corporate governance.
Litigation and Arbitration We represent and advise clients in litigation and arbitration matters relating to climate change and renewable energy, using our extensive knowledge of the legal, business and political landscape in these areas to resolve disputes quickly and effectively. Our experience includes advising:
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A client, on a contractual dispute regarding an alleged failure to deliver VERs pursuant to a Voluntary Emissions Reduction Purchase Agreement (VERPA);
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A partner in a joint venture established to generate carbon credits, on a dispute arising from the failure of the joint venture;
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A U.S. purchaser of CERs, on a dispute regarding a condition of the seller’s obligation to deliver CERs pursuant to an Emission Reductions Purchase Agreement (ERPA); and
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A wind farm owner in Ontario, on a conflict with a power purchaser regarding the effect of new regulations on the ability of the wind farm owner to meet its obligations under a power purchase agreement.
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