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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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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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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

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 major road, bridge and tunnel projects. The firm is particularly noted for its strength in the construction space, where it is frequently sought out by design-build contractors and subcontractors.

Work Highlights

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  • BLG advised Trillium Health Partners on the CAD13.9 billion Peter Gilgan Mississauga Hospital and Shah Family Hospital for Women and Children redevelopment project.

Strengths

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  • BLG’s infrastructure lawyers are experts and practical in their approach. They bring a perspective born of experience and a deep knowledge of our business that supports effective decision making and our organisation's goals.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • BLG is an incredibly creative, collaborative and solution-focused firm.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • BLG distinguishes itself through deep P3 procurement expertise, strong commercial judgement, and the ability to integrate legal, commercial and financing considerations under tight RFP timelines. BLG’s strength lies in its commercial approach to complex negotiations, combining market knowledge, disciplined risk allocation and practical deal execution.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • They're very good and have a very knowledgeable insight on that market. They know construction very well and are very business savvy, they not only point out legal issues but have an understanding of financing in a way you don't find often in the legal sphere.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Douglas R Sanders
    Band 3Douglas R Sanders

    Douglas R Sanders

    Douglas Sanders is a highly respected infrastructure and construction lawyer who advises public authorities, contractors and developers on major public-private partnership and infrastructure projects.

    • Doug is a highly expert professional and brings deep experience to support important projects.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 4Sarah Bird
    Band 4Sarah Bird

    Sarah Bird

    Sarah Bird is a partner in the infrastructure group in Vancouver. Her broad practice includes expertise in project finance, project development and PPP.

    • Sarah brings great expertise and support to our organisation.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Sarah is very pragmatic, very responsive and we really like working with her.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 5Pascale Dionne
    Band 5Pascale Dionne

    Pascale Dionne

    Pascale Dionne is a highly regarded project finance lawyer who advises sponsors, contractors, lenders and infrastructure developers on complex project financings and major infrastructure procurements.

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