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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

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Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP

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When it comes to choosing lawyers to handle large, complex projects anywhere in the world, Gowling WLG offers a winning combination of experience and expertise.

We advise on the most challenging and complex infrastructure and PPP projects being undertaken internationally. Our lawyers are established advisers to government bodies, contractors, sponsors and funders, and have a strong track record of delivering strategically important and high-value projects.

We understand the full range of procurement models and advise on bid tactics and strategic procurement issues. Our service offering includes:

•           Contracts, alliancing and outsourcing

•           Construction of courthouses and detention centres

•           Design and management of procurement processes

•           Energy from waste, cleanup and waste-disposal projects

•           Financing, including placements of debt and equity

•           Fund formation

•           Equity structuring

•           Government relations

•           Health care facilities

•           Exit strategies, such as public financings

•           Land-use planning and zoning

•           Operations and management agreements

•           Planning strategies, approvals and advice

•           Procurement and governance of public private partnerships (PPPs/P3s)

•           Real estate developments

•           Schools and universities

•           Transport

•           Water and wastewater projects

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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Gowling WLG is highlighted for its representation of subcontractors and facilities service providers in infrastructure projects throughout Canada. With notable experience in relation to operation and maintenance matters, the practice often acts for project sponsors and lenders. It has a particular focus on social infrastructure projects, including hospital developments and redevelopments. Also gaining in traction on the contentious side, the firm acts on major PPP and infrastructure disputes across a variety of jurisdictions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Gowling WLG acted as consortium legal counsel to Trillium Guideway Partners as the successful proponents in its bid for the Ontario Line North-Elevated Guideway and Above Ground Stations Project.

Strengths

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  • Gowling provides a legal opinion paired with consideration of the client's commercial and financial interests in mind.

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  • Gowling WLG is very quick to respond and efficient. They understand the client's needs and the business issues as well.

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  • The team has a deep understanding of our business and the players in the market.

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  • The quality of Gowlings' services and the strength of their multidisciplinary and experienced team impresses in all types of cases we have had to deal with.

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  • Gowling understands our business, knows us inside and out and has a deep bench.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Platteel
    Mark Platteel

    Mark Platteel

    Mark Platteel has an extensive background in infrastructure and PPP projects matters both in private practice and in-house, having previously served as general counsel to ACS Infrastructure Canada.

    • Mark is a very smart guy, knows the industry very well and is very personable.

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    • He has a tremendous amount of intellectual horsepower and combines in-house experience with external counsel qualities.

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    • Mark has an excellent understanding of the complexities of our business.

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    • Mark treats clients like friends, which is very enjoyable. I am really happy with the level of attention he has given to files.

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  • Lindsay Wong
    Lindsay Wong

    Lindsay Wong

    Lindsay Wong is a Toronto-based partner who advises both public and private sector clients on PPP projects.

    • Lindsay's support is very balanced and well-rounded on projects. She is very knowledgeable and has a lot of experience. She provides very practical advice and has good attention to detail.

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    • Lindsay is very good with clients and always incredibly prepared. Whenever we ask her a question, I know she will always thoroughly look at it. Overall, she is really great to work with.

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  • Luc Lissoir
    Luc Lissoir

    Luc Lissoir

    Based in Montréal, Luc Lissoir assists both public and private entities with social infrastructure projects throughout Canada.

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  • Nicolas Cayouette
    Nicolas Cayouette

    Nicolas Cayouette

    Nicolas Cayouette is based in Montréal and utilises his engineering background to provide valuable insights to clients on major infrastructure projects.

    • Nicolas provides exceptional quality of service, legal advice and availability.

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  • Natasha Rana
    Natasha Rana

    Natasha Rana

    Natasha Rana is a partner based in Gowling's Vancouver office. She regularly advises clients on the development of transportation and energy infrastructure projects in Canada and the USA.

    • She is a great partner.

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    • Natasha is experienced beyond her years. She knows contracts inside and out. She is incredible and great to work with.

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