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Environment - Canada

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is a full-service law firm that assists companies from a range of different sectors, including oil and gas, forestry and energy. The environmental, regulatory and Aboriginal law group's expertise includes advising on the environmental assessments of major projects, climate change and environmental litigation. The practice also has notable experience handling the environmental aspects of M&A transactions, with further strength in land contamination disputes, hazardous waste issues and carbon trading. The law firm is a popular choice among prominent Canadian and international companies, as well as governmental entities.

Work Highlights

  • McCarthy Tétrault advised Silver Lake, as Canadian counsel, in Vantage Data Centers' USD6.4 billion equity investment led by investment vehicles managed by DigitalBridge Group and Silver Lake.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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David Lever
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David Lever
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Senior Statespeople

David Lever enjoys a distinguished reputation for his skilled work on M&A and project development in the power space. Based in Toronto, he represents major clients in the market in project financing and construction mandates.

He is one of a kind! David is a true strategic partner.

David is the total package.

Linda G Brown
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Linda G Brown
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Band 1

Operating out of the firm's Vancouver office, Linda Brown continues to be synonymous with the Canadian infrastructure project finance space, frequently representing proponents and lenders in navigating the bidding, procurement and financing processes related to infrastructure projects.

Stephen Furlan
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Stephen Furlan
1
Band 1

Based in Toronto, Stephen Furlan leverages a wealth of experience in the representation of lenders and borrowers engaged in project financing operations, offering particular expertise in relation to power and infrastructure projects.

He is extremely strong.

I like that Stephen is a big picture viewer, not just from legal perspective, but commercial perspective. He takes a high level view on transactions and tries to advance projects.

Steve is one of the preeminent project finance lawyers in Canada.

Stephen has strong depth and commercial awareness.

Stephen is so sought after and practical.

Brian Bidyk
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Brian Bidyk
2
Band 2
Calgary-based Brian Bidyk represents both upstream and midstream oil and gas clients in M&A and project development.

Brian has a depth of experience and commercial vision that set him apart from all other oil and gas lawyers we have worked with. His level of service is excellent.

Bryn Gray KC
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Bryn Gray KC
2
Band 2

Bryn Gray co-leads McCarthy Tétrault's Aboriginal law group from the Toronto office and advises clients from a range of sectors including energy and natural resources, handling consultation and disputes with Aboriginal groups.

Bryn is excellent to work with. He always makes sure to send me updates in the case law or policy developments to ensure I stay on top of developments in Indigenous law.

Bryn has unique depth and experience in Aboriginal law, who is also focused on ensuring the client is fully engaged throughout the process.

Bryn has a very practical approach, recognising balancing between our legal rights and the social licence and practical realities of the situation.

Bryn is an excellent lawyer. He provides exceptional client service, has a deep expertise in the subject matter and provides responsive solutions to legal issues.

Bryn has a real skill in being able to consider the 'big picture', as well as being well-versed in the detail of a file. He responds to queries in a timely manner and always makes himself available.

Morgan Troke
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Morgan Troke
2
Band 2

Vancouver-based Morgan Troke acts for lenders, borrowers and proponents on both project finance and project development mandates.

It is always a pleasure working with Morgan.

Morgan has been exceptional in his approach to client service and awareness of trends and realities of my sector.

Nicholas Hughes
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Nicholas Hughes
2
Band 2

Based in Vancouver, Nicholas Hughes is an experienced environmental litigator with particular expertise in handling matters at the intersection of transportation and environmental law, as well as in judicial reviews relating to biodiversity.

Nicholas is an excellent lawyer. He is extremely timely and responsive.

Nicholas is an excellent strategist.

Samantha Cunliffe
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Samantha Cunliffe
2
Band 2

Based in Vancouver, Samantha Cunliffe advises both lenders and consortiums across the transportation, healthcare and energy spaces.

She is reasonable, technically efficient and a pleasure to work with.

Samantha is an excellent projects lawyer.

Joseph Palin
3
Joseph Palin
3
Band 3

Joseph Palin is a Calgary-based partner in the financial services group. He regularly advises both lenders and borrowers on matters involving complex financing structures.

Liezl Behm
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Liezl Behm
3
Band 3

Liezl Behm acts on a broad array of financing transactions in the energy and infrastructure spaces from the firm's office in Toronto, acting for both borrowers and lenders.

Liezl is excellent. She is highly knowledgeable, sophisticated and has a deep understanding of commercial matters.

Liezl is very motivated and a go-getter.

It is always a pleasure working with Liezl.

Lynn Parsons
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Lynn Parsons
3
Band 3

Lynn Parsons is a highly adept project finance lawyer based out of the firm's Toronto office. She advises a number of high-profile lenders on the financing of energy, transport and infrastructure projects across Canada.

Lynn is fantastic.

Lynn is excellent. She is highly knowledgeable and has a deep understanding of transactions.

Seán C O'Neill
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Seán C O'Neill
3
Band 3
Seán O'Neill is noted for his diligent handling of transactional and project financing mandates within the power space, with experience acting for renewables, nuclear and gas clients. He chairs the firm's power group from the Toronto office.

Seán knows the market well and is creative in his advice.

Sean has been invaluable over the years in supporting our successes in Canada and understands our business and people to an exceptional extent.

Selina Lee-Andersen
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Selina Lee-Andersen
3
Band 3

Selina Lee-Andersen is well known for her work in the environmental regulatory compliance space, servicing clients out of the law firm's Vancouver office. Her practice also encompasses advising on the environmental aspects of projects and investments.

Suzanne Murphy
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Suzanne Murphy
3
Band 3
Operating out of Toronto, Suzanne Murphy acts on the instruction of a variety of power companies including those operating in power storage and district energy. She frequently assists with transactional and commercial mandates such as energy service agreements and asset acquisitions.

Suzanne knows the power sector. She is an excellent corporate/commercial lawyer and knows the nuances of drafting.

Cindy Vaillancourt
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Cindy Vaillancourt
4
Band 4

Montréal-based Cindy Vaillancourt is frequently sought out by clients for her handling of operational environmental compliance matters, providing further expertise relating to land contamination issues and environmental permit approvals.

Cindy has a perfect combination of legislative knowledge and business-oriented approach that makes her a most valuable partner when dealing with very complex environmental issues.

Cindy is a highly competent and creative lawyer who is always available for her clients.

Cindy Vaillancourt is wonderful.

Her expertise is invaluable.

Jody Aldcorn
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Jody Aldcorn
4
Band 4

Jody Aldcorn draws upon her past experience as director of legal services at the Vancouver Airport Authority in the provision of advice relating to aviation projects.

Jody is a trusted adviser.

Kerri Howard
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Kerri Howard
4
Band 4

Kerri Howard is an experienced oil and gas lawyer who regularly handles acquisitions, joint ventures and financings. She is co-head of the firm's oil and gas practice and is based in Calgary.

Kerri provides a very high level of service.

Kerri is prompt, professional and practical.

Kimberly Howard
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Kimberly Howard
4
Band 4

Calgary-based Kimberly Howard regularly represents energy companies in both contentious and advisory cases, often in relation to contamination claims. Her practice also encompasses permitting and compliance matters.

Kim and her team have provided a superior level of client service with sophisticated and commercially-oriented steer in novel areas of law and policy.

Kimberly is an amazing expert.

Kimberly cuts to the chase quickly, figures out the issue and what the impact will be on our business, legally and beyond. She helps navigate those in an exceptionally strong way.

Una Radoja
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Una Radoja
4
Band 4

Vancouver-based Una Radoja boasts a diverse environmental practice, regularly advising corporate clients on contentious and regulatory matters. She often assists with the approval of corporate transactions and projects undergoing environmental assessments.

Una is practical, thoughtful and client-oriented.

Ms. Radoja is extremely talented, efficient and has a solutions-oriented approach to providing advice.

Anca Neacsu
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Anca Neacsu
5
Band 5

Based in the firm's Montréal office, Anca Neacsu has an established PPP and infrastructure practice. She works on projects across the country in a variety of sectors including healthcare, transport and energy.

Anca provides exceptional service and is a true pillar within McCarthy Tétrault's infrastructure department.

Brad Nicpon
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Brad Nicpon
5
Band 5

Based in Toronto, Brad Nicpon is recognised for his experience advising public entities on healthcare and transport projects.

Brad has great knowledge of PPP projects and utilises the McCarthy Tétrault team to assist as required and ensures the best advice or service is being offered.

Brad provides great service.

Tristan Musgrave
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Tristan Musgrave
5
Band 5

Tristan Musgrave is based in Toronto and serves as co-head of the firm's procurement group. He advises on a range of projects, including rail, hospitals and real estate.

Tristan provides great service.

Tristan is exceptional. He is smart, practical and shows a path through complexity.

Tristan has a deep knowledge of our projects and is exceptionally detail-oriented.

Tristan is able to thoroughly answer any question I throw at him on a moment's notice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Canada

Aboriginal Law

Bryn Gray KC
2
Bryn Gray KC
2
Band 2
Daniel Bornstein
4
Daniel Bornstein
4
Band 4
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

Brian Bidyk
2
Brian Bidyk
2
Band 2
Kerri Howard
4
Kerri Howard
4
Band 4
Energy: Power (Regulatory)

Kimberly Howard
4
Kimberly Howard
4
Band 4
Energy: Power (Transactional)

David Lever
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David Lever
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Senior Statespeople
Seán C O'Neill
3
Seán C O'Neill
3
Band 3
Suzanne Murphy
3
Suzanne Murphy
3
Band 3
Environment

Nicholas Hughes
2
Nicholas Hughes
2
Band 2
Selina Lee-Andersen
3
Selina Lee-Andersen
3
Band 3
Cindy Vaillancourt
4
Cindy Vaillancourt
4
Band 4
Una Radoja
4
Una Radoja
4
Band 4
Kimberly Howard
5
Kimberly Howard
5
Band 5
Project Finance

Linda G Brown
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Linda G Brown
1
Band 1
Stephen Furlan
1
Stephen Furlan
1
Band 1
Joseph Palin
3
Joseph Palin
3
Band 3
Liezl Behm
3
Liezl Behm
3
Band 3
Lynn Parsons
3
Lynn Parsons
3
Band 3
Morgan Troke
3
Morgan Troke
3
Band 3
Samantha Cunliffe
3
Samantha Cunliffe
3
Band 3
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