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Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

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What the Team is Known For

Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg maintains a market-leading profile in the projects and infrastructure space in Canada. The firm frequently advises on municipal and provincial developments across the country, in addition to offering expertise in significant PPP projects in the USA. The team acts for lenders, sponsors and developers, and is frequently singled out for its project finance expertise, particularly in relation to major LRT and water infrastructure projects.

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Work Highlights

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  • Davies advised North End Connectors, a consortium of Aecon, FCC and Ghella, on the CAD1.44 billion Yonge North Subway Extension Advance Tunnel project.

Strengths

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  • One of the key strengths that distinguishes this department is how easy they are to work with. They are consistently approachable, collaborative and solution-oriented, which makes even complex matters feel manageable. Their responsiveness is also exceptional - they are timely, proactive and always available to address questions or concerns, which is critical in fast-paced deal environments.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gregory G Southam
    Gregory G Southam

    Gregory G Southam

    Gregory Southam is widely regarded as a pre-eminent lawyer within the projects space throughout North America, regularly advising on the gamut of PPP models across the transportation, public infrastructure and green energy sectors. He is based in Toronto.

    • Greg is vastly experienced and commercially savvy.

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    • Greg is an incredible lawyer. He is tenacious and knowledgeable, firm but kind, considerate and, above all else, ethical. I consider him an absolute go-to lawyer for construction mega projects.

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    • Greg is the most sought-after infrastructure lawyer in Canada for his breadth of experience and practical, solution-oriented approach.
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  • Nicholas C Williams
    Nicholas C Williams

    Nicholas C Williams

    Nicholas Williams is a highly respected and deeply experienced projects lawyer who is noted for representing institutional investors, insurance companies and developers in both Canadian and US projects, particularly in the energy sector.

    • Nichols has industry knowledge to a point where he is able to predict things to an incredible degree of accuracy.

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  • William Buchner
    William Buchner

    William Buchner

    William Buchner is particularly noted for his handling of matters in the healthcare, power, transport and infrastructure sectors, and is active across a suite of mandates including project development and financing in Canada and beyond.

    • Will is my go-to lawyer at this firm. I can always rely on him to give us practical advice.
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    • William has a depth of knowledge and expertise that is very valuable and helps us to add value.

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    • Will is an amazing attorney. His knowledge and calm leadership style is very effective.

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  • Anthony Spadaro
    Anthony Spadaro

    Anthony Spadaro

    Anthony Spadaro is a highly regarded projects and finance lawyer who advises lenders, infrastructure funds, sponsors and developers on complex energy and infrastructure transactions. He is particularly noted for his expertise in project finance, renewable energy acquisitions and financings, as well as public-private partnership projects in Canada and the United States.

    • Anthony is very good at strategising the legal process and can get us from start to close.

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    • Anthony has a strong grasp of both the legal and commercial side of financings, and is practically able to drive counterparties to the right positions.

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  • David White
    David White

    David White

    David White advises Canadian and cross-border investors and industry leaders in design and construction on a wide range of P3 transactions, including project financing, contracts with public authorities and construction and service subcontracts.

    • David has a strong grasp of construction principles and knows what matters to clients commercially.

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