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Stikeman Elliott LLP

Project Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Canada


Stikeman Elliott LLP

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As regulations multiply and public scrutiny intensifies, environmental issues are emerging as a significant consideration in almost every business decision in Canada. Our team develops effective and innovative strategies for dealing with potential environmental liabilities in a transactional context as well as risk management solutions for the day-to-day operations of our clients. When an administrative tribunal or litigation cannot be avoided, we also provide strategic dispute resolution and litigation support. Clients benefit from our experience and reputation with key regulators across Canada.

Effective engagement with all stakeholders is critical to the success of projects and developments that affect Indigenous interests. Stikeman Elliott brings its leading business law expertise to the rapidly evolving Indigenous legal landscape, working with our clients to create economically and environmentally viable business solutions that encourage empowerment, participation and long-term project support from all participants.

We have particular expertise in the assessment, negotiation and strategic management of Indigenous issues for project developers on treaty and non-treaty lands. We represent developers and First Nations groups across Canada in on-going projects regarding the growth of infrastructure, energy production and natural resource extraction.

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Project Finance - Canada


What the Team is Known For

Stikeman Elliott offers a strong bench of highly skilled practitioners frequently engaged by a roster of leading corporate clients to advise on a variety of complex environmental matters, including the environmental aspects of transactions and financings. The law firm's environmental law group additionally offers considerable expertise in assisting with permitting and environmental assessment issues arising from renewable energy projects. It is also noted for its cross-border capabilities, particularly involving the USA.

Work Highlights

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  • Stikeman Elliott advised Green Infrastructure Partners on a range of environmental matters that affect its operations and assisted with environmental due diligence on transactional matters.

Strengths

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  • The firm has good bench strength for fielding peripheral issues.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • I like the fact that Stikeman Elliott has a full team of expert lawyers in virtually all areas of the law that I can count on if and when needed.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Stikeman Elliott is able to dissect a complex environmental file and identify the key elements to ultimately assist with a pragmatic and commercial solution.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Stikeman Elliott is an exceptional firm providing exceptional service. They are very knowledgeable in their area of expertise.

    Project Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleFrederick G Erickson
    Senior StatespeopleFrederick G Erickson

    Frederick G Erickson

    Frederick Erickson represents energy infrastructure and petrochemical clients in a wide range of commercial mandates, including joint ventures and acquisitions. Operating out of Calgary, he is sought out for his expertise across the upstream and midstream spaces.
  • Band 1Chrysten Perry
    Band 1Chrysten Perry

    Chrysten Perry

    Chrysten Perry KC, co-heads the firm's energy group as well as serving as Calgary managing partner. She has deep knowledge and experience advising on commercial agreements arising from oil and gas projects.

    • Chrysten is pragmatic and knowledgeable. Her support and guidance are first-rate. She is efficient, nimble and she understands the business.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • She's always available and makes a great partner.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • She's very knowledgeable and willing to work to creative solutions, while ensuring the clients interests remain fully protected.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Chrysten is always on top of the file.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Dennis Langen
    Band 4Dennis Langen

    Dennis Langen

    Highlighted for his background in engineering, Dennis Langen routinely appears before regulators on oil and gas proceedings at the provincial and federal levels.

    • He is a great lawyer.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Dennis exceeds at all areas in his area of expertise.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Glenn Zacher
    Band 1Glenn Zacher

    Glenn Zacher

    Glenn Zacher regularly acts as lead counsel in significant regulatory matters across the Canadian power space, including infrastructure approvals and rate regulatory proceedings. He is based in Toronto.

    • Glenn is a good person to go to for advice when needed. He offers good strategic expertise.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is very practical and commercially reasonable.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Aaron Fransen
    Band 2Aaron Fransen

    Aaron Fransen

    Toronto-based Aaron Fransen enjoys increasing acclaim for his work on energy infrastructure projects. He is additionally praised by market participants for his knowledge of projects involving Indigenous communities.

    • Aaron is a fabulous partner to work with. He is very knowledgeable and highly skilled in his trade. He is always responsive and supportive of finding creative ways to solve complex issues.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Aaron is very commercial, efficient and has a great sense where the market is. He comes up with creative solutions to novel problems.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Jamie Templeton
    Band 2Jamie Templeton

    Jamie Templeton

    Vancouver partner Jamie Templeton is noted for his deep expertise in the representation of lenders in the project development process, and is frequently instructed on financing and investment mandates across sectors including energy and public infrastructure in Canada and abroad.

    • Jamie is approachable, knowledgeable and professional.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is a very practical lawyer. Jamie provides the legal expertise we need, but also tells us practically this is something you can or can't change.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Jamie is always clear and efficient on any issues we have.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Maxime Jacquin
    Band 3Maxime Jacquin

    Maxime Jacquin

    Maxime Jacquin is a Montréal-based partner whose practice focuses on financings, acquisition transactions and project matters in infrastructure and energy.

  • Band 3Myriam Fortin
    Band 3Myriam Fortin

    Myriam Fortin

    Montréal-based Myriam Fortin is recognised for her handling of environmental regulatory issues, often acting for manufacturers and natural resources companies. Her expertise in this field is wide-ranging, encompassing environmental impact assessments and wastewater management, as well as transactional and remediation matters.

    • Myriam is very practical, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Myriam Fortin is a great resource for environmental issues in Québec.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Patrick Duffy
    Band 3Patrick Duffy

    Patrick Duffy

    Based in Toronto, Patrick Duffy advises on environmental assessments and contamination issues, alongside his broader focus on project development and energy regulatory matters. He has experience appearing before the Environmental Review Tribunal.

    • Patrick is a real pleasure to work with, not only for his expertise in environmental matters, but for his commercial approach to problem-solving.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Patrick is very practical.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Patrick provides excellent service and responsiveness.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • He is an impressive counsel and advocate.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Patrick is very knowledgeable and knows everybody in the sector.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Kurtis Reed
    Band 4Kurtis Reed

    Kurtis Reed

    Kurtis Reed advises clients on M&A, joint ventures, commercial contracts and wider corporate law issues arising in the oil and gas sector.
    • On a personal level, he's tremendously easy to deal with. He gets our team and our business very well and has a really good understanding of the practical aspects of our business.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Kurtis is extremely knowledgeable and diligent.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Kurtis is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 4Patrick Welsh
    Band 4Patrick Welsh

    Patrick Welsh

    Toronto-based Patrick Welsh advises a range of clients, including natural resources, manufacturing and infrastructure companies, on transactional and development mandates.

    • Patrick is an excellent communicator and very practical in his advice concerning the sensitive matters that he deals with.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Patrick is patient, organised and considerate. I am so happy to have him as my environmental lawyer.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal
    • Patrick is efficient, very practical and has good knowledge of the law issues.

      Project Finance respondentGlobal

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