Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Canada
What the Team is Known For
Farris is a well-established regional law firm that is well known for its representation of lenders to proponents and consortiums on projects across the country. The practice also acts for authorities on the issuance of high-profile projects. The team regularly advises on key projects in the transportation sector and demonstrates additional expertise in social infrastructure developments. With offices throughout BC, the group also advises on the procurement, financing and implementation of PPPs.
Strengths
Farris' in-depth knowledge of our contract provides a very firm footing from which to move forward.
Farris excels in customer service and reaching practical, well-explained solutions on a timely basis.
The lawyers are always providing prompt advice as and when needed.
The team's advice is always excellent and timely.
The team has an excellent ability to grasp complex and sophisticated matters with limited context.
Work Highlights
Farris acted for the Province of British Columbia in a design-build project to upgrade the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke from Jumping Creek to Jack MacDonald Snowshed.
Notable practitioners
Maria McKenzie is a Vancouver-based lawyer who regularly advises on projects in provinces across Canada. She ably represents public authorities, lenders and private corporations throughout PPP processes and transactions.
Maria has institutional knowledge that even in-house lawyers don't have.
Maria is an exceptional commercial lawyer, who can take on complex commercial issues and provide an excellent work product in a timely way.
Maria is one of our go-to legal counsel. She is knowledgeable and efficient.
Maria is efficient, pragmatic and provides expert advice. She is an absolute rock star!
Maria is very responsive, thorough and able to explain concepts to laymen.
