Dentons announced that Kristyn Annis has joined the firm’s Toronto office as a partner in its Corporate and Energy groups, strengthening its capabilities in advising clients across the evolving energy sector.
Annis brings more than two decades of experience focused on commercial transactions and mergers and acquisitions within the energy market. Her work spans advising utilities, project developers, lenders, municipal shareholders and government entities on renewable generation, electricity transmission and distribution, and emerging energy technologies. These include electric vehicles, distributed energy resources, energy management solutions and various forms of energy storage.
Her expertise also extends to carbon and environmental markets, where she has advised on emissions allowances, carbon offsets, renewable energy certificates and other environmental attributes generated under federal and provincial greenhouse gas regulatory frameworks. In addition, she has advised senior government leaders on energy policy, emissions trading and climate change, giving her a strong foundation in regulatory and ESG considerations shaping today’s energy landscape.
Dentons emphasized that Annis’ arrival supports its broader strategy to expand its national energy practice as Canada’s energy sector undergoes rapid transformation driven by decarbonization, regulatory shifts and infrastructure investment.
The firm noted that it continues to advise across the full energy value chain, including oil and gas, power and utilities, renewable and emerging technologies, and ESG-related strategies, combining regulatory, environmental, and transactional expertise.
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“Dentons has built a leading energy practice with the scale and sector insight needed to support clients through the current landscape. I’m excited to join a team that brings together strong transactional and corporate capability with deep knowledge of the energy sector, particularly in areas where the pace of change and investment continue to accelerate.”
Kristyn Annis, Partner, Dentons
“Kristyn’s experience advising on complex energy transactions adds a valuable dimension to our Corporate practice. As activity continues to grow, clients increasingly need counsel who understand both the commercial and regulatory dynamics shaping major projects and investments.”
Andrea Johnson, National Corporate Group Leader, Dentons
“Kristyn brings a unique perspective to our energy team through her experience advising on complex power projects, her deep knowledge of Canada’s key electricity markets and her background advising government on energy and climate policy. This perspective allows her to help clients move energy projects forward in a market where policy and regulation play an increasingly important role.”
Bernie Roth, National Energy Group Leader, Dentons
“Many of the most consequential decisions influencing Canada’s energy landscape today are being made in the power and transmission space. Kristyn’s expertise further enhances our national team’s ability to support government organizations, private proponents and consumers as they navigate these fundamental shifts.”
Hazel Saffery, National Energy Group Leader, Dentons
“Kristyn is widely recognized for her work and for her practical, business-focused approach to complex M&A and commercial matters in the power and utilities space. Her arrival strengthens our Toronto bench and enhances our ability to support clients across the energy value chain.”
Blair McCreadie, Office Managing Partner, Toronto, Dentons
