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Norton Rose Fulbright

Projects: PPP & Infrastructure

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Norton Rose Fulbright has one of Canada’s leading infrastructure and public-private partnerships (PPP/P3) practices, with lawyers who are focused on providing clients with guidance on how to advance their projects while reducing risks.

We advise project sponsors and developers, bidding consortia, operators, lenders, investors and governments on various infrastructure projects, including significant public-private partnerships in connection with some of the largest and most innovative projects in the world. These projects range from railways, toll roads and airports to hospitals, educational, recreational and correctional facilities and municipal water and heating infrastructures. This is evident in the strength and depth of our practice, and the calibre of projects in which our lawyers are taking on leading roles.

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Projects: PPP & Infrastructure - Nationwide - Canada

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Norton Rose Fulbright wins recognition for its representation of public authorities in municipal and provincial projects, as well as major federal PPP projects. The practice is experienced advising on infrastructure and energy projects across Canada, with notable strength in Western Canada and Québec. The firm covers all major infrastructure asset classes, with particular proficiency in the transportation sector. The team is regularly engaged by multinational corporates, infrastructure funds, developers and banks.

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Work Highlights

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright advised the City of Calgary on the procurement and contracting structure for the CAD6 billion Green Line Project.

Strengths

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  • The team's organisation of deliverables and ability to always deliver on tight timelines is notable. The quality of personnel and their professional knowledge is exceptional.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright provides very well thought-out and practical advice. They understand the commercial environment of the projects they work on and tailor their advice appropriately.

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  • Commercial awareness is a particular strength of Norton Rose Fulbright.

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  • The firm has a strength and depth of expertise, as well as responsiveness to client needs and a collaborative approach that sets them apart from many others.

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  • Norton Rose Fulbright is very responsive and I feel we are an important client that is prioritised.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James LeMoine
    James LeMoine

    James LeMoine

    Based in Vancouver, head of the firm's infrastructure practice James LeMoine regularly advises public and private entities on the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects. He is noted for his involvement in the negotiation of commercial contracts and PPP agreements.

    • Jay is exceptionally easy to work with and does not hesitate to help me understand specific issues where commercial expertise and knowledge is new to me.

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    • Jay is very experienced and knowledgeable. His leadership qualities are evident in organising his team to achieve required outcomes. He is also very personable and enjoyable to work with.

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    • He is very responsive, provides good ideas and is a very strong negotiator.

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    • He is fantastic to work with and has seen it all.

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    • Jay provides strategic advice and is very responsive to our needs.

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  • Sandra Nissan
    Sandra Nissan

    Sandra Nissan

    Based in Toronto, Sandra Nissan has significant experience advising on design-build-finance contracts for PPP projects in sectors such as healthcare and transport.

    • She is great to work with. Not only does she have all of the technical experience and answers, she has strong soft skills.

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    • Sandra brings high level of experience and service to support delivery of our projects.

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    • Sandy is really top notch in responsiveness and reaching out in a timely way. I never have to worry about getting a response from her.

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    • Sandy excels in all areas.

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  • Jenya Hammond
    Jenya Hammond

    Jenya Hammond

    Jenya Hammond has particular experience advising on the procurement of infrastructure projects. She is based in Vancouver.

    • She is very knowledgeable in this area of law.

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    • Jenya is very dedicated and always achieves deliverables on time. She has an excellent knowledge of legal, commercial and the practicalities of an infrastructure project.

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    • Jenya is very skilled at explaining complex issues to a broad audience.

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  • Matt Mulligan
    Matt Mulligan

    Matt Mulligan

    Vancouver partner Matt Mulligan of Norton Rose Fulbright is respected for his handling of procurement and contractual matters pertaining to the infrastructure and construction spaces. He frequently assists clients throughout tender and RFP processes, including contract drafting and negotiation.

    • Matt is very practical and has very good knowledge of infrastructure contracts. He provides excellent legal and commercial advice and is very personable to work with.

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    • Matt provides exceptional support.

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    • It is a pleasure working with Matt, always.

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  • Michael Cockburn
    Michael Cockburn

    Michael Cockburn

    Michael Cockburn is a senior associate in Toronto and has a commendable projects practice, with particular experience on procurement and transactional support.

    • Michael has excellent attention to detail and exhibits strong technical and commercial knowledge.

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