Canada Guide 2026 : Nationwide - Canada
Ranked Individuals
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From BC Hydro’s mega Site C and John Hart hydro projects, to numerous light rail and commuter rail, highway and health facility projects across Canada, including the current QEII hospital project in Nova Scotia, and a broad range of many projects, BLG has been integral in the development and implementation of some of the largest and most novel public-private partnership (P3) projects across the country. Working collaboratively with clients at every stage of the process – from the initial issuance of the procurement documents to financial close – to ensure that interests are satisfied, innovative solutions are created and a timely close is achieved.
As an industry leader, BLG's Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group has a wealth of experience in providing legal advice to developers, financiers, governments, government agencies and not-for-profit public owners across a broad spectrum of projects. In addition, our extensive contacts within all levels of government have been instrumental in shaping and restructuring policy frameworks for the country's energy, transportation, water and health facility infrastructure.
As a pre-eminent law firm, BLG is uniquely positioned to successfully carry out and close infrastructure projects of any nature or size. No matter where the project, the sponsors, or the financiers are located, our national Public-Private Infrastructure Projects Group works with you to ensure optimum outcomes.
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Borden Ladner Gervais is a well-known law firm with a significant authority-side infrastructure practice. The team is well versed in energy, rapid transit and healthcare matters, as well as advising on road, bridge and tunnel projects. The practice is frequently identified for its prowess in the construction space, where it is sought after by design-build contractors and subcontractors.
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Borden Ladner Gervais acted for PCL Constructors Westcoast on the completion of a CAD3.86 billion project, the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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BLG has very good commercial skills to understand contractors and developers' perspectives.
BLG has a deep understanding of the sector and offers pragmatic solutions.
What sets BLG apart in the industry is their tailored approach to client service, going beyond the traditional attorney-client relationship by truly partnering with clients.
Borden Ladner Gervais is always available and goes the extra mile for us.
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Douglas Sanders provides clients with a technical understanding born out of his training as an engineer. Based in Vancouver, he acts across the PPP and construction spaces, with noted representation of proponent consortiums as well as provincial bodies.
Doug's superpower is his experience.
Douglas is very focused on understanding what is driving both parties so that we can get resolution and to the results we were hoping for. He always makes you feel valued.
He is a great lawyer.
Sarah Bird is a partner in the infrastructure group in Vancouver. Her broad practice includes expertise in project finance, project development and PPP.
We would not choose any other counsel than Sarah.
It is always a pleasure dealing with Sarah.
Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
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Practice area: Projects: PPP & Infrastructure
Location: Canada
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