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McCarthy Tétrault LLP

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

Canada Guide 2027 : Nationwide - Canada


McCarthy Tétrault LLP

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Reinforcement for your important projects
A project’s success - whether in the oil and gas, energy, infrastructure, mining, power, or IT sectors - relies heavily on legal counsel’s ability to understand and anticipate all the issues and mitigate risk. From our unmatched experience with project development, finance, acquisition and disposition, and ongoing, day-to-day advice, we construct novel and practical solutions to help our industry-leading clients achieve their business objectives. Our clients depend on our Projects Team leadership to ensure results, across Canada, and around the world.

Plan, execute and operate with confidence
Consistently rated top-tier for projects and project finance, clients succeed through our ability to mobilize an integrated team with specialized expertise in relevant sectors and practice areas for the best possible results. Proponents and lenders, EPC contractors, domestic and international commercial banks, institutional lenders, export credit agencies, international financial institutions, development banks, regulatory bodies and governmental agencies all depend on us for a holistic, multi-disciplinary team approach to major project work.

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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

McCarthy Tétrault is widely regarded as a leading aw firm in the Canadian infrastructure space, with an impressive reputation for its work on behalf of lenders. The practice is particularly noted for its strength in project finance, energy infrastructure and M&A matters, as well as secondary market PPP transactions. The team represents public authorities, underwriters, investors, suppliers, utilities, domestic and international banks, as well as project sponsors and developers.

Work Highlights

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  • McCarthy Tétrault advised Infrastructure Ontario on the procurement and delivery of two major healthcare infrastructure projects: the CAD13.9 billion Trillium Health Partners redevelopment and The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus redevelopment.

Strengths

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  • One of the things that is specific to McCarthys that we don't find anywhere else is the team communicates very well with each other. McCarthys is knowledgeable about everything and I don't need to be the interface - it's a very integrated team.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Part of the reason that I go with McCarthy's is the experience and diligence the team offers. When working on complex, large-scale projects, the experience and advice that is offered by the McCarthy's team is what I trust.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • They have a proven and strong history with our company, and demonstrated efficiency of understanding the subtle nuances of our operating platform and governance.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • They know the company very well so they can represent us very well - they do things quickly and they're super smart, analytical and commercial problem-solvers.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • McCarthy Tétrault distinguished itself through its ability to structure and test unconventional project models. McCarthy also stood out for its strategic approach.

    Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Linda G Brown
    Band 2Linda G Brown

    Linda G Brown

    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. She is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

    • Linda is a highly capable lawyer who is attuned to the needs of the business.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 1Stephen Furlan
    Band 1Stephen Furlan

    Stephen Furlan

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

    • Stephen is very commercially-minded and looks to move transactions forward from a commercial perspective.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 2Morgan Troke
    Band 2Morgan Troke

    Morgan Troke

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

    • Morgan is super knowledgeable and responsive.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 2Samantha Cunliffe
    Band 2Samantha Cunliffe

    Samantha Cunliffe

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

    • She impresses me with the quality of her work and also with her collaborative approach to work with us and other team members.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 3Joseph Palin
    Band 3Joseph Palin

    Joseph Palin

    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.

  • Band 3Liezl Behm
    Band 3Liezl Behm

    Liezl Behm

    Liezl Behm acts on a broad array of financing transactions in the energy and infrastructure spaces, acting for both borrowers and lenders.

    • Liezl has high attention to detail, is very practical and tries to see both sides and find solutions to satisfy both parties.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Liezl is super knowledgeable, responsive and a strong lawyer.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Liezl's ability to deal with complex scenarios and explain how certain aspects could affect us is unmatched and of utmost value.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 3Lynn Parsons
    Band 3Lynn Parsons

    Lynn Parsons

    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 really excellent when it comes to being commercial and finding a mutually agreeable solution to issues.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Lynn has excellent commercial focus.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 3Mark Johnson
    Band 3Mark Johnson

    Mark Johnson

    Toronto-based Mark Johnson is sought out for his handling of major developments in social and commercial infrastructure as well as energy sector projects, where he represents the interests of proponent consortiums, investors and Crown corporations.

    • Mark is able to explain things so clients can make informed decisions.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • Mark's knowledge of infrastructure matters and the industry is very valuable.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 4Anca Neacsu
    Band 4Anca Neacsu

    Anca Neacsu

    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 is the lawyer who impresses me the most. She's brilliant, proactive, responsible, capable of thinking outside the box and she's an excellent writer.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
    • She consistently delivers practical, actionable advice rather than purely theoretical recommendations. She is highly energetic, always responsive and attentive to our needs, ensuring that our questions are addressed efficiently and with a clear understanding of our business context.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 4Jody Aldcorn
    Band 4Jody Aldcorn

    Jody Aldcorn

    ody Aldcorn is a highly regarded projects lawyer who advises sponsors, developers, investors and public authorities on complex infrastructure and project finance matters. Her practice includes notable strength in aviation sector work.

  • Band 5Brad Nicpon
    Band 5Brad Nicpon

    Brad Nicpon

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

    • Brad is very responsive and delivers expert advice in an efficient and coherent manner.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada
  • Band 5Tristan Musgrave
    Band 5Tristan Musgrave

    Tristan Musgrave

    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.

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