William G. Gilliland

Partner at Dentons Canada LLP

William G. Gilliland is a distinguished partner at Dentons Canada LLP, specializing in Corporate, Securities and Corporate Finance, and Mergers and Acquisitions practice groups. With decades of experience, Bill provides strategic counsel to public and private company buyers, sellers, and target companies on complex merger and acquisition transactions. He is particularly renowned for his expertise in the power, renewable energy, and infrastructure sectors, both within Canada and on cross-border and international projects.

Bill is highly respected for his work with board special committees on strategic transactions, and has served as a trusted advisor to numerous public company boards of directors on governance and decision-making matters. His broad practice also encompasses advising energy and services companies on various transactions and project undertakings.

A recognized leader in ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and sustainable finance, Bill represents Dentons Canada as a longstanding member of the International Capital Markets Association Green Bond Principles since 2014. He also serves on the CSA Group’s technical committee, contributing to the development of the Canadian Transition Finance Taxonomy, and is a member of the Advisory Council to the Green and Social Bond Principles Executive Committee. Bill’s portfolio includes significant work in green, transition, sustainability, and sustainability-linked loans and bonds.

Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Securities and Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, ESG & Sustainable Finance, Energy and Infrastructure Transactions
Industry Focus: Power, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Energy Services

Year Called to Bar: 1988 (Alberta)

Phone: (403) 268-6826

Fax: (403) 268-3100

Email: [email protected]

This listing has not been claimed yet. William G. Gilliland, claim your free listing today to highlight your expertise, boost your visibility, and attract more clients. Add detailed information, media, and client reviews while enjoying valuable analytics and SEO benefits!

if you are William G. Gilliland Claim your free listing today to manage your profile, showcase your expertise, boost visibility, and attract more clients with valuable SEO tools and analytics!