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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada

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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP

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DLA Piper Canada has been at the forefront of the Infrastructure and P3 market in Canada since its ‎inception and has closed almost all of the ground-breaking and market leading projects in this sector ‎since the first of these projects (H407 for roads, Canada Line for Rail and William Osler for social infra). ‎Our practitioners have shaped the Canadian market and have played a huge role in developing the ‎procurement and contractual documentation used across Canada today.‎ No other Canadian firm is as active in international ‎infrastructure markets or has the global P3 platform that DLA has established. ‎ 

The group excels in jurisdictions new to P3s, both within Canada and internationally and is adept at ‎shaping P3 principles to the particularities of a given jurisdiction or sector.‎ As part of the global firm DLA Piper, the Canadian group has exported their experience to other jurisdictions, helping to build the Canadian brand ‎in Europe, the USA, the Caribbean and Australia.

The firm is outstanding in the transportation sector where its knowledge of the industry and its ‎participants is second to none and represent the global who’s who of transportation players in the rail ‎and light rail space.‎

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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper is an international law firm with a well-established reputation as a go-to adviser on major infrastructure projects in Canada. The group is particularly well known for its sponsor-side work and is highlighted for its experience in the transportation sector, including rapid transit and bridge projects. The team also stands out for its international reach and its work for project companies on post-closing matters. It possesses broad expertise across PPP, PFI and infrastructure financing transactions in sectors including thermal and renewable power, oil and gas, water and other commodities.

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Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Alto, the Crown corporation established to develop Canada’s high‑speed rail project, on the planned passenger rail corridor connecting Québec City and Toronto.

Strengths

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  • Their strength was in their clarity of analysis, depth of comprehension, conciseness of product and speed of delivery.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

  • I have not yet come across a matter that DLA has not navigated clearly for me. They are willing to reach into their organisation to find the necessary expertise and provide excellent advice.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

  • DLA has a breadth of knowledge and experience on drafting, executing, interpreting and amending large infrastructure construction contracts. They're extremely knowledgeable, ask the perfect questions and have a very efficient turnaround of assignments.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

  • The team was excellent during client meetings and put forward our concerns in a coherent manner. They managed the closing well and were quick to respond to concerns and managed a stressful process.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Ian Bendell
    Ian Bendell

    Ian Bendell

    Ian Bendell is chair of the firm's infrastructure and projects group. He offers a wealth of experience representing authorities, project companies and financiers across a range of international jurisdictions.

    • It is a pleasure to work with Ian and the firm behind him.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

    • He was excellent across the board.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
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  • Elizabeth Mayer
    Elizabeth Mayer

    Elizabeth Mayer

    Elizabeth Mayer advises public authorities, bidders and contractors on matters throughout the PPP process including procurement and risk profiling. She is based in Vancouver.

    • Elizabeth is highly astute, with a sharp eye for detail, and is able to frame agreements and draft language with absolute clarity and efficiency.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
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  • Andrew J G Burton
    Andrew J G Burton

    Andrew J G Burton

    Andrew Burton frequently represents clients from the infrastructure, finance and construction spaces across all aspects of PPP development, and is often instructed on cross-border matters including project bids and development.

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