Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada
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The Aird & Berlis Projects & Infrastructure Group helps shape and deliver the infrastructure that supports communities and economies across Canada. Recognized as one of the country’s leading project and infrastructure practices, our team provides strategic, practical advice from early planning and procurement through construction, financing, refinancing and divestiture.
Large infrastructure projects are inherently complex and often shaped by policy, political, institutional and commercial considerations. Our lawyers understand the unique challenges that arise in this landscape and are known for delivering innovative, solutions-oriented advice that balances stakeholder interests, allocates risk effectively and supports successful project delivery.
We act for federal, provincial and municipal governments and agencies, as well as design-builders, operations and maintenance providers, equity sponsors, lenders, bond underwriters, institutional investors, subcontractors, construction and management companies and Indigenous equity investors and developers. Having advised both public sector sponsors and a broad range of private sector participants, our team brings a well-rounded perspective to new infrastructure developments and to the refinancing and divestiture of existing infrastructure assets.
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Aird & Berlis possesses a respected infrastructure practice, advising both public entities and private clients on a broad range of infrastructure mandates. The team assists with procurement, construction and project finance matters across sectors including energy, residential development and healthcare.
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Aird & Berlis represented Nadleh Whut’en, Saik’uz First Nation, Stellat’en First Nation and Lheidli T’enneh in negotiations with British Columbia and BC Hydro concerning the North Coast Transmission Line project.
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Aird and Berlis' team demonstrates strong knowledge on all aspects of construction, infrastructure and procurement law. They provide sound advice and are mindful of both the legal and commercial perspectives affecting the decisions our organisation needs to make.
They have detailed knowledge of our organisation, the industry and the macro-environment in which we operate, alongside strong substantive knowledge of contract models we use and key issues we face in our project development and implementation. They show a strong ability to navigate the challenges and give us timely and targeted advice.
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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.
He is always really great to work with. He's super knowledgeable, really practical and provides great value.
Ryan Chalmers regularly advises public sector entities on a broad range of matters, including procurement strategy and contract design. He is based in Toronto.
I enjoy working with Ryan. He understands our organisation's needs.
Heidi Visser is a highly regarded projects and infrastructure lawyer with a wealth of experience advising governments, sponsors, lenders and contractors on complex public-private partnership transactions. She is particularly noted for her expertise in project finance and major transportation, healthcare, education and civil infrastructure projects.
Heidi is very practical, provides practical and knowledgeable commercially sound advice, and her drafting is very efficient and effective.
Head of Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
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Heidi Visser
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View profile of Ryan ChalmersGlobal 2026
Practice area: Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
Location: Canada
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