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Aird & Berlis LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

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Aird & Berlis LLP

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About

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A&B’s Infrastructure Group is a diverse team of professionals providing innovative advice with respect to complex infrastructure projects and interests. We offer expertise in a number of areas, including public-private partnerships, project finance, procurement, energy, construction, real estate, municipal, tax, environmental, banking, insurance, dispute resolution and labour. Our experience in advising both public sector sponsors and a broad range of private sector participants gives us the perspective to deliver successful outcomes for our clients, whether with respect to balancing interests and allocating risk on new infrastructure or the refinancing or divestiture of existing infrastructure interests. We have advised on all manner of P3 projects, including DBFOM, DBFM, DBF and DBOM projects. We are sensitive to the needs of all stakeholders and the political ramifications of business decisions made in relation to infrastructure development.

Members of our Infrastructure Group have significant experience in all aspects of the structuring, procurement, financing, refinancing and divestiture of infrastructure, and the complex legal issues that can and do arise in this area.

Learn more about our Infrastructure Group here: https://www.airdberlis.com/what-we-do/expertise/service/infrastructure

Industries (9)

  • Construction
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Aird & Berlis possesses a respected infrastructure practice, advising both public entities and private clients on a range of projects. The team assists with procurement, construction and project finance in the energy, residential and healthcare sectors, among others.

Work Highlights

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  • Aird & Berlis advised the City of Toronto on all aspects of the Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant Integrated Pumping Station project.

Strengths

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  • We have confidence in Aird & Berlis' bench strength and expertise. We have always been happy with their combination of external expertise and knowledge of our industry.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Aird & Berlis is a solid group of lawyers, who have a great expertise. They are a trusted adviser.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • The team is very responsive to me and very communicative.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Douglas Younger
    Band 4Douglas Younger

    Douglas Younger

    Douglas Younger works on a range of transportation, civil and social infrastructure PPP projects across Canada. His clients include public authorities, subcontractors and equity sponsors. He is based in Toronto.

  • Band 4Ryan Chalmers
    Band 4Ryan Chalmers

    Ryan Chalmers

    Ryan Chalmers regularly advises public sector entities on a broad range of matters, including procurement strategy and contract design. He is based in Toronto.

    • Ryan is very confident and very good with non-lawyer clients.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Ryan has been very accessible and great with answering things.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

Ranked Individuals at Aird & Berlis LLP (2)

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