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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 enjoys a strong reputation for its representation of public authorities on municipal, provincial and major federal PPP projects. The practice is experienced in 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 Metrolinx on the restructuring of major transit infrastructure projects, including the conversion of an existing light rail P3 project from a DBFOM model to an alliance delivery model and the transition of the Lakeshore West Infrastructure Improvements Project from a DBF structure to a cost‑plus‑fee arrangement.

Strengths

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  • NRF stands out not just for its technical capability, but for its ability to deliver strategic, practical and high-quality legal support in a complex project.

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  • The firm’s key strength is its deep expertise in construction contract and procurement law, combined with a practical understanding of public-sector project delivery. Their ability to provide clear, timely, and actionable advice allows project teams to manage risk effectively and make informed decisions with confidence.

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  • NRF distinguished itself through a combination of deep subject-matter expertise, a highly client-focused approach, practical and solution-oriented advice, and consistently strong work product. What particularly set NRF apart was its ability to pair that expertise with responsive, pragmatic service.

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  • Norton Rose provided a global perspective on infrastructure project development and were able to tailor their advice to address the key issues we typically face in the Canadian market. They were able to pull in legal experts from their offices across the globe to respond to novel and unique issues that come up.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • James LeMoine
    James LeMoine

    James LeMoine

    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.

    • James is able to identify the pragmatic balance of commercial realities with legal risk.

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    • James is an excellent lawyer who is responsive, understands the issues and provides the best service I've received.

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  • Jenya Hammond
    Jenya Hammond

    Jenya Hammond

    Jenya Hammond is a respected infrastructure lawyer who advises public authorities, owners and private sector participants on major PPP and infrastructure projects. She is based in the firm's Vancouver office.

    • Jenya is an excellent lawyer, who is responsive, understands the issues and has broad international experience for multibillion-dollar projects.

      Projects: PPP & Infrastructure respondentCanada

    • Her level of insight and the balanced nature of her advice are tremendous. I am particularly impressed with her ability to continue to balance the principles embedded in the contract with the constantly evolving and necessarily pragmatic implementation which is necessary to foster positive relationships with our counterparties.

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  • Sandra Nissan
    Sandra Nissan

    Sandra Nissan

    Sandra Nissan is a highly regarded infrastructure and project finance lawyer who advises public authorities, lenders and project consortia on complex PPP and infrastructure developments. She is particularly noted for her expertise in transportation, healthcare and justice-sector projects.

    • Sandra has a deep knowledge of our company's priorities and the challenges we face in our environment.

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    • She is great and is always very responsive. She is creative and commercially-minded.

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  • Matt Mulligan
    Matt Mulligan

    Matt Mulligan

    Matt Mulligan is a seasoned infrastructure lawyer who advises public and private sector clients on the procurement and delivery of major construction and infrastructure projects. He is particularly noted for his expertise in the transportation, water, energy, healthcare and education sectors

    • Matt is an incredibly competent lawyer on massive projects.

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  • Ajit Dhillon
    Ajit Dhillon

    Ajit Dhillon

    Ajit Dhillon advises clients on infrastructure projects, public-private partnerships and infrastructure-related transactions. He is particularly noted for his work on transportation and wastewater projects.

    • Ajit is great. He understands the market and the various issues that influence the market, and is strategic when it comes to dealing with issues, both from a negotiation and political perspective.

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  • Michael Cockburn
    Michael Cockburn

    Michael Cockburn

    Michael Cockburn is a projects and project finance lawyer who advises procurement authorities, sponsors, lenders and contractors on complex infrastructure developments across Canada.

    • Michael is very organised and able to identify what is required from clients to keep them on top of pivotal facts.

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    • Michael provides practical and results-oriented advice.

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    • He's a superstar in the making!

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  • Matthew Quintieri
    Matthew Quintieri

    Matthew Quintieri

    Matthew Quintieri advises clients on the procurement, delivery and operation of major infrastructure and construction projects, including public-private partnerships and collaborative contracting arrangements.

    • Matthew is very patient, eager and has good drafting skills. He handled complicated and time-sensitive turnarounds very well and delivered on those.

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    • He is a very thoughtful and efficient lawyer who knows the documents very well and provides an excellent level of service.

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