Zoltan Nagy-Kovacs

Senior Legal Counsel, Commodity & Derivatives at Capital Power

Zoltan Nagy-Kovacs has extensive work experience in the legal field, specifically in the energy and resources sector. Zoltan started their career as a Student at Law at Nelson & Nelson, Barristers & Solicitors in 1996. Zoltan then worked at Talisman Energy Inc., where they held various roles including Land Contract Analyst, Acquisitions & Divestments Closing Coordinator, and Land Acquisitions & Divestments Analyst. At Talisman Energy, they coordinated asset acquisitions and divestments, closed over $390 million worth of transactions, and completed due diligence and steps for oil and gas property transactions.

After their time at Talisman Energy, Zoltan worked as a Consulting Lawyer at Thackray Burgess, Barristers & Solicitors, providing legal services for oil and gas asset purchase and sale transactions. Zoltan then joined Canadian Natural Resources Limited as a Legal Counsel, where they served as a Commercial Operations Advisor and dealt with oil and gas asset transactions. Zoltan also provided legal services in connection with asset purchase and sale agreements, due diligence, and closing transactions.

Zoltan then joined EPCOR Utilities Inc. as a Legal Counsel, before transitioning to Capital Power Corporation (formerly EPCOR Utilities Inc.) as a Senior Legal Counsel for Commodity & Derivatives. In their role at Capital Power Corporation, they provided legal services to the Commodity Portfolio Management and Credit-Counterparty Risk Management units. This included drafting, reviewing, and negotiating energy commodity and derivatives contracts, as well as drafting and reviewing security documents.

Overall, Zoltan Nagy-Kovacs has a strong background in providing legal services for the energy and resources sector, particularly in relation to asset transactions, due diligence, and contract negotiation.

Zoltan Nagy-Kovacs began their education journey at the University of Calgary in 1984, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science and Government. Zoltan completed this program in 1990. Zoltan furthered their studies at the same institution, earning a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Law from 1991 to 1994.

In 2014, Zoltan pursued additional education at the City, University of London. Zoltan successfully obtained a Qualification as a Solicitor of England and Wales through QLTS Advantage and City Law School, completing the program in 2016.

Alongside their formal education, Zoltan Nagy-Kovacs has also obtained certifications to enhance their legal expertise. In April 1997, they became a Barrister and Solicitor of the Law Society of Alberta. Later, in April 2017, they obtained the certification of Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales from the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

Based on the provided information, it can be concluded that Zoltan Nagy-Kovacs has a strong academic background in political science, government, and law, and has obtained multiple certifications to further their legal qualifications.

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  • Senior Legal Counsel, Commodity & Derivatives

    July, 2009 - present

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