We're excited to welcome Ljuba Djurdjevic as Counsel in our Business Law Group, based in Toronto. Ljuba's practice focuses on energy, regulatory and public sector law, with a particular emphasis on helping clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks and advance their strategic energy initiatives.
A versatile, hands-on advisor, Ljuba brings more than 25 years of direct energy and regulated industry experience, having most recently served as senior counsel at the Ontario Energy Board and previously as in-house litigation counsel at some of Canada's largest electricity transmission and distribution companies.
Ljuba has advised extensively on Ontario electricity market
issues, including the IESO Market Renewal Program and IESO Market
Rules. She has acted as Ontario Energy Board counsel on major cases
involving challenges by market participants, and appeared in
proceedings related to rate cases, construction and infrastructure,
and market design.
"Ljuba's arrival further bolsters our pre-eminent energy
group and provides additional bench strength in our ability to
serve clients in this increasingly complex sector," said Eva Bellissimo, Practice Group Leader, Business
Law. "Her deep regulatory knowledge and strategic approach to
project development, licensing and compliance matters make her a
tremendous addition to our group."
"I'm excited to be continuing my practice with McCarthy
Tétrault," Ljuba said. "The firm's
collaborative style and national reach will allow me to support
clients that are expanding and innovating Canada's dynamic
energy sector."
Learn more about Ljuba's practice and how she can help you.