Lawyer Profile
Mike J. Richmond
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Mike Richmond is a leading energy law lawyer with exceptional expertise in the renewable energy space, and the national leader of the firm’s Energy Group. Mike provides trusted commercial, regulatory and financing advice to purchasers, developers, investors and lenders. He has a particular focus on finding legal solutions for clients involved in solar, wind and gas-fired generation, as well as in energy storage.
Having played a leading role in the development of over 600 solar and wind projects, Mike provides guidance on power purchase agreements for projects across Canada, and on electricity wholesale and retail contracts. His work in energy law encompasses project acquisitions, site and rooftop leases, engineering procurement & construction contracts (EPCs), equipment purchases and warranties, connection agreements and disputes, regulatory licences and approvals, market rule compliance, project financings and dispositions. He also advises on policy relating to market design and operation.
Mike previously served as senior policy advisor to the Minister of Energy, counsel to a parliamentary caucus, corporate director of Toronto Hydro, and most recently, as a member of the National Energy Board. This experience gives him unique insight into the perspectives of regulators, governments, utilities and shareholders, which has been a proven benefit in advancing his clients’ interests.
Analysis of the federal national electricity strategy, covering financing, nuclear, gas, transmission interties, regulatory reform, and key legal issues.
Ontario’s 2026 Budget shifts from pipeline to pace—accelerating infrastructure delivery, streamlining approvals and mobilizing public and private capital.
The Ontario government has unveiled a series of new legislation aimed at protecting the provincial economy, including Bill 5 which aims to "unleash our economy".
The OEB has published a Notice of proposed amendments to the Distribution System Code to facilitate development of housing in Ontario.
AI is on the rise and data centres are needed. Alberta provides unique opportunities to develop AI data centres and McMillan has the expertise to get it done.
Practice Areas
Bar Information
Called to the bar: 2000 (ON)